SofterSilk complies with eBay's safe payments policies... and meets your needs.
See below to learn more:
These quotes come directly from eBay's announcement page, which you may find here: http://workshops.ebay.com/thread.jspa?threadID=130000666&tstart=0&mod=1219772793315
To help you distinguish among who says what, my words are black. eBay's are red.
- Q) What is eBay's new policy?
- A) What's changing with payments on eBay?
Beginning in late October 2008, checks and money orders will no longer be allowed as payment methods on eBay. All items appearing on eBay.com must be paid for using either:
- PayPal (funded by PayPal account balance, credit card, debit card, bank account, PayPal Pay Later, PayPal Buyer Credit or eBay gift certificate)
- Credit or debit card payment to a seller (through a seller's Internet merchant account)
- ProPay
- Payment upon pickup
- Q) May I pick up my purchase from you? I live in the Detroit area. If yes, how do I pay?
- A) Yes, with prior arrangements with me. Re: payment, eBay allows you to use cash. I only accept cash for in-person pick ups. The policy is: Buyers may choose whatever payment method seller and buyer agree to when they pay on pickup, including checks, money orders and cash.
- Q) I'm a repeat buyer and I always mail you a check or money order. Can I still do this?
- A) Please see eBay's official policy at http://pages.ebay.com/sell/August2008Update/OtherFAQ/index.html#3. In summary, it says: What should I do if I have long-standing, repeat customers who insist on paying with checks or money orders, even after I explain the benefits of electronic payments and offer suggestions?
We know this may happen occasionally, and if you accept checks or money orders from these customers a reasonably small percentage of the time, this will not be a violation of the new payments policy.
- Q) I've never paid electronically. What does eBay say about this?
- A) Again, the best answer is eBay's exact wording, which says: What should I do if a buyer demands to pay with checks or money orders?
We know that some buyers will still want to pay with checks and money orders, even after this policy change goes into effect. When this happens, explain to your buyers the benefits that come with electronic payments:
- More secure payments
- Faster delivery of their purchases
- More protection in case anything goes wrong.
Some buyers may be anxious about online payments or may not have a bank account. In these cases, suggest that they try using a prepaid debit card.
In summary, SofterSilk is a long-time eBay-based business and will always comply with eBay policies. I value your business and will be happy to work with you to help you understand these policies to the best of my abilities!
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