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Diggsblues
773 posts
May 20, 2011
10:18 AM
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Ok got a paypal account for skype teaching. I'm still trying
to figure out how it works. It seems like the person
logs into their paypal account puts in your email account
puts in the money and away we go. As soon as I can confirm this I'll give you guys more details on how to contact me
if you want lessons.
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Emile "Diggs" D'Amico a Legend In His Own Mind
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ReedSqueal
144 posts
May 20, 2011
11:08 AM
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There are a lot of options for receiving paypal payments. But contrary to popular belief, the sender does not have to have a paypal account to send money. Nor do they need to log in to send money either.
Basically it depends on how you set it up on your end.
You can "send an invoice" via e-mail, you can create a static webpage (if yo have your own website) with 'Pay Now' buttons etc etc. You can also set up recurring subscriptions (annual, monthly...)that the end user can select.
And if you have a Droid product there is an app that allows you to accept credit card payments like a "real" merchant. (I am pretty sure they offer the app for iphone/ipad as well)
When you sign up (free) it's similar to paypal. But you get an actual card reader that plugs into the cell phone headphone jack that allows you to swipe a credit card.
Or you can use the "phone order" option where you just enter their credit card and customer information. Once set up, the funds are deposited directly into your bank account within 24 hours. Similar percentage transaction fee as paypal. About 3% or so.
I am not affiliated in any way to this product and service, it's just something I use in my businesses and it's awesome IMO.
Square Up:
Square Up
Informational page:
FAQ's/Help
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Go ahead and play the blues if it'll make you happy.
-Dan Castellaneta
Last Edited by on May 20, 2011 11:14 AM
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Hobostubs Ashlock
1525 posts
May 20, 2011
11:11 AM
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I hate paypal,They have a fluke in there system that affected me about a year ago,It might be fixed and it was a little quirck they had that probly didnt effect hardly anybody,But I was using it for David Barrets school and also Harmonica Academy,and while I was with David school it had it set up to pull the fee monthly,which gave me problems cause im a day to day dime to dime person,and it got messed up where I had the money in a day late,they charged me,Had no money the day befor,so they resceduled me a few days later,the next day I had the money in,and it went directly to the 1st charge,well that didnt cancell out the fact they was going to try again a few days later,and they did and the money was gone cause it had got sent for the bill of the 1st charge,well now pay pal without my permission goes ahead and pays Davids on credit,for another month I get a over draw at the bank and paypale has beeen trying to get the money they went and payed on credit,I had the statements and my Dads who is a retired acountant look it over and said yea they double diped me account,so I had to drop David school Im payed up for awhile at Harmonica academy,but i closed my bank account and will not use pay pal,its a shame cause everything is though paypal my reverbnation acount pays though paypal,im lucky I havent sold enough CD's to be elible for a cash out ;-)But most people have no problems with em.
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Hobostubs
Last Edited by on May 20, 2011 2:51 PM
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arzajac
518 posts
May 21, 2011
12:18 PM
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"Please, any of you who are taking payments through paypal - at least consider setting up an alternative payment system alongside your pp account."
The problem is that most of the other online payment systems are way more expensive (to the seller) and much less accessible. Some of the more obscure ones are probably unsafe - I know many "roll-your-own" payment systems are unsafe.
As it has been said, you can pay through paypal without needing an account with them.
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Chickenthief
105 posts
May 21, 2011
1:21 PM
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@ arzajac - Ok, yeah, and I wouldn't want it to be more expensive for anyone to sell their goods and services. Selling harp related stuff doesn't seem to be a sure way to amass great wealth to begin with and I respect the vendors enough to let them call the shots and run their business as they see fit. If i want what they are selling bad enough I might take a chance with pay pal.
I just think that it's a relief to see that there are still some who will accept a check or a money order. There are at least 3 regular posters on the forum who will do that for you. It's fair to let them see if your check will clear before they send you your purchase and if the check bounces they might need extra to fix all that.
The more that any one business can monopolize services or access to services the more we all end up working for them.
Hey that sounds familiar. Maybe this could be good for another conspiracy theory. The bilderbergers, the Rothschilds, and pay pal. They are everywhere.
As my friends six year old son said at the dinner table last night, "They have far reaching testicles".
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ReedSqueal
145 posts
May 21, 2011
2:45 PM
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I have used PayPal since they started (about 1998 I think) and have had zero issues. I've used it for multiple businesses, ebay and personal use. Very convenient.
I've read the horror stories though. I guess it's a YMMV deal.
And if you need an alternative, as mentioned, check out Square Up. You can take credit cards in person or over the phone. There is even a [free] card swiper you can plug into your smartphone (used with app)
Square Up:
Square Up
Informational page:
FAQ's/Help
I recently used my smart phone and Square Up at my garage sale. Made more sales by accepting credit cards. In my driveway!
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Go ahead and play the blues if it'll make you happy.
-Dan Castellaneta
Last Edited by on May 21, 2011 2:47 PM
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