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AngryOldDem

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15. I was forced to sign up for it this week.

Reply to Nanjing to Seoul (Original post)

Wed Feb 19, 2014, 05:07 AM

Feb 2014

And I wonder what in the hell I've gotten myself into. I registered for a sports clinic in March and the website had a credit card option or a PayPal option. For whatever reason, the site would not take my credit card. My credit card is fine, I've been using it with no problem, so the cynic in me guesses that this is one way to make people sign up for PayPal. So I did, with the Bill Me Later option. I did so with a lot of reservations, but I wasn't going to let that stop me from going to this clinic.

So the jury is still out on it for me...but I can't say I'm thrilled about feeling forced to sign up for it. Once I pay for this, I'm opting out.

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I just want to go on record to say Paypal sucks [View all] Nanjing to Seoul Feb 2014 OP

Paypal sucks - No, it doesn't NashuaDW Feb 2014 #1

My brother sent me 700 dollars eight days ago, they limited my account and refuse to unlock it Nanjing to Seoul Feb 2014 #3

Some where down the line dipsydoodle Feb 2014 #25

I've had a good experience with them. Lasher Feb 2014 #2

I've had nothing but misery with them each time I've tried to use my account for seven Nanjing to Seoul Feb 2014 #4

What is the point of Paypal? Why use Paypal instead of a credit card, unless that's the only choice pnwmom Feb 2014 #5

Because the seller doesn't get your credit card info. Nye Bevan Feb 2014 #6

Thanks! nt pnwmom Feb 2014 #9

It can be an issue with mainstream too. Lasher Feb 2014 #13

Why couldn't Paypal get hacked? nt pnwmom Feb 2014 #21

They could, but this is another layer of protection. Lasher Feb 2014 #28

Small sellers like it because they know the credit card may be stolen, etc. Boom Sound 416 Feb 2014 #20

I love PayPal. Such convenience. Coyotl Feb 2014 #7

Yes. Never had a 840high Feb 2014 #26

PayPal rocks. So does Bill Me Later. n/t cherokeeprogressive Feb 2014 #8

the concept of paypal is good. uncle ray Feb 2014 #10

Yes, and their fees for transfers can be outrageous. nt adirondacker Feb 2014 #11

I don't use my bank account, I use a credit card. Lasher Feb 2014 #14

Me too. I don't give ANYBODY my bank account number. LuvNewcastle Feb 2014 #16

I give that out just when that's the only way to set up auto bill pay. Lasher Feb 2014 #19

For sellers/receivers, Paypal often does suck. ManiacJoe Feb 2014 #12

I was forced to sign up for it this week. AngryOldDem Feb 2014 #15

I had that exact thing happen recently too. A charity I wanted to donate too didn't get anything magical thyme Feb 2014 #23

I never had any problems with Paypal. B Calm Feb 2014 #17

Never had a problem.... With literally thousands and thousands in transactions. Adrahil Feb 2014 #18

Like some pipi_k Feb 2014 #22

All banking services 'suck'. kickysnana Feb 2014 #24

I hate paypal as well. Xyzse Feb 2014 #27

Yeah, and that disingenous "I'm sorry to hear that," followed by "but our computer says" Nanjing to Seoul Feb 2014 #29

Nah, I was on hold for 3 hours Xyzse Feb 2014 #30

I have had my credit card scammed twice with Paypal Sen. Walter Sobchak Feb 2014 #31