No need for another thread but thought I would add to this.
When eBay recently ditched paypal and decided to do all payments themselves (USA beginning in Feb of this year) I said I wasnt going to sell on ebay anymore. That lasted about 6 weeks before I broke down and registered w/the new info needed. I really didnt want yet another group w/access to my bank account but got that eBay itch again as I go to sell some sports memorabilia.
Now that I have done a few sales I now know there is also one other BIG difference. With paypal you had access to the funds before you shipped the item, pretty much as soon as the order was placed. The new eBay system is they hold your money until 24hrs AFTER the item has been delivered. Here it is from The Bay:
Based on your shipping method and the shipping information you provide, here's when your funds should be available
- Within 24 hours after we confirm the order was delivered, if you pay for shipping and print labels on eBay.
- Within 24 hours after we confirm the order was delivered, if you ship directly using USPS, UPS or FedEx and manually enter your tracking information to My eBay.
- Seven days after your latest estimated delivery date, if you don't upload tracking information but you mark the item as shipped in My eBay.
- 21 days after the buyer pays, if you don't provide tracking information, mark the item as shipped, or the estimated delivery date can't be calculated. In such cases, we may use buyer feedback as a delivery confirmation along with other factors.
Ugh..... cant say I like the new system but until one of you builds a better mousetrap (please?!?) its still the best marketplace in town.
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