need help with paypal

not sure if this is the rite spot but idk. i was jsut wondering if anyone has setup a paypal account using their checking account, and if so if the numbers on the bottom of the checks worked for you.

 

yes, worked for me. it took like 5 days for the deposit to happen though. i thought it wasnt working and then it finally came through. it was like $.43 or something silly like that, then you confirm it on the paypal site and you are good to go.

 

Make sure to change your passwords frequently and never log on via links in emails. Always go to paypal.com and log on from there.

 

mmk well it said my bank didnt accept it or could find the right account, soemthing.

 

If you're only 17 Years Old ... I don't think you are old enough to have a PayPal Account.

Try re-applying and being 18-Years Old, instead.

 

they dont ask for an age, only ebay, and i lied lol. So all i can do is buy with money orders.

 

I knew there was something I liked about you, Schooter.
Not afraid to push the outside of the envelope.
Even if it ain't your envelope.

What a guy!

 

lol, im a much different person online, i always feel i can say what i want by typing it, and i can edit it too, but talking, idk im more nervous to people, unless their pretty close friends, but when i drink, then i cant shut up.

 

I've never been a fan of PayPal. I pay Len with money orders.

Here's why.

 

uhhhh my computer thing wont let me go there, this never hapened before but it say that site is a known phising site and stuff, so ya, please remove that link so no one is messed with

 

"www.paypalsucks.com" is a phishing site? I don't think so...

 

Paypal has grown and evolved over the years and has its pluses and minuses, but I have used it with no problems for 7 years. It is quick and easy to buy and sell stuff on line instantly. The fees are high for sellers though, but EBay owns it now, so what else would you expect?

 

Funny you should ask, although this comes as no surprise. Ran into this on Slashdot:

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"In eBay's latest FAQ, they explain that sellers (for the good of the buyers) will no longer be allowed to accept checks or money orders as payment. They can take electronic payments only. So, will Google Checkout, Checkout by Amazon or Amazon Flexible Payment be allowed? No, says eBay: 'Google's and Amazon's products and services compete with eBay on a number of levels, so we are not going to allow them on eBay.' Options are limited to PayPal, ProPay, direct credit payments to the seller, and 'payment upon pickup.' But remember, this is for our own good!"

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They tried this earlier in the year in Australia, and promptly got slapped down. If this takes root here, I know where I won't be buying anything...

 

Ok my 2 cents,

I've been envolved with paypal for a long time and they have always been at the fore front of contraversy you just don't here too much about it.

The link schmuckaholic put up is a good link and is not a phishing site.
They are an award winning antiscam site full of horror stories about paypal.
I've even had my paypal account frozen, which was stupid because there wasn't anything in there for then to take, lol

No wonder I got it back in 2 weeks!

Having said all that, I still use paypal. But be warned it can happen, it's a useful tool with risks

 

I agree with ricklees. It IS a useful "tool" but has its risks. As long as you take steps to minimize those risks (no real NEED to "confirm" your actual bank account nor keep anything in your "account") it's OK, but you still have to be careful.