PayPal and gun buying?....

[RickyB]

Is it just my imagination, or is it true that the majority of the on-line gun stores & suppliers do not use these guys? 'Cuz in the last week or so I've been slowly buying oddball accessories and things for the new 925RM that's coming soon----ammo & cleaning kits & extra magazines et al. And at checkout, not a single company has offered PayPal as a payment option. It hasn't prevented me from buying anything as I have an extra Monopoly money bank account that I use for fun stuff but never keep more than $500 in. And I have a P/Pal account that I use the same way (but usually has more ca$h in it) mostly for EBay crap and what not. My small issue though is that I've got to either make a special trip over to this little bank to add funds, or wait 3-5 days to transfer some coin over from P/Pal. And I hate driving in this gawd forsaken town.....

[Bill Carson]

paypal=not gun friendly

[Merc1138]

Paypal is an anti-2a business that closes accounts for buyers and sellers involved in perfectly legal transactions of firearms and in some instances even accessories. Combine those ridiculous policies with their fees, and that's why a lot of businesses don't want anything to do with them.

[Baconator]

I sold an item and got the money via paypal, I told the guy I was using the money to buy a Glock. In the message he put something like "enjoy your Glock," and they sent me a letter that I might be violating their terms of service. They are antigun.

[RickyB]

YHGTBFKM? Really?

Gawd but we're doomed as a nation.......

[Merc1138]

YHGTBFKM? Really?

Gawd but we're doomed as a nation.......

Yes. They flag transactions on keywords and close accounts over it. Unless you're completely discreet(and never have to file a dispute), paypal and anything involving firearms don't mix.

[Baconator]

Found it:

Dear Pappabacon,

We appreciate the fact that you chose PayPal to send and receive
payments for your transactions.

A recent review of your account indicates that you may be in violation
of PayPal’s Acceptable Use Policy regarding your sale of a firearm. As
such, we would like to remind you of our policy, which states that
PayPal may not be used to send or receive payments for certain firearms,
firearm parts or accessories, ammunition, weapons or knives

The complete Acceptable Use Policy can be found at the following URL:

http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=p/gen/ua/use/index_frame-outsid

e

To learn more about the Acceptable Use Policy, please refer to our Help
Center page here: https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/helpweb?cmd=_help

We appreciate your cooperation in this matter and ask that your
continued use of PayPal be in accordance with the User Agreement and the
Acceptable Use Policy. If you have any questions, please contact the
PayPal Acceptable Use Policy Department at aup@paypal.com.

Sincerely,
PayPal Acceptable Use Policy Department
PayPal, an eBay Company

again, I was selling something, and the buyer told me to enjoy my Glock.

[RickyB]

Yes. They flag transactions on keywords and close accounts over it. Unless you're completely discreet(and never have to file a dispute), paypal and anything involving firearms don't mix.

But let me guess, vibrators, machetes, bull whips, archery stuff, chain saws, hot rods, knitting needles, baseball bats, diving knives and martial arts lessons are good to go?.......

[Merc1138]

But let me guess, vibrators, machetes, bull whips, archery stuff, chain saws, hot rods, knitting needles, baseball bats, diving knives and martial arts lessons are good to go?.......

Yup.

[Javi]

I was wondering that too, op. Thanks for making the thread haha. A shame because I LOVE using Paypal. So simple & secure.

[DasBoost]

I use my debit card on eBay because my bank's protection/dispute policies are better than PayPals. Also, doesn't eBay own PayPal? I'd be worried I'd get ****ed and told to pound sand.

[cadillacmike]

As stated paypal & just about any firearms items are a no-go. just don't do it. Stocks are ok - as long as you keep the description simple & clean.

NEVER use your bank accoun to to pay via paypal. settle on your best credit card (I use my USAA card) and if a seller tries to screw you over, invoke the banks chargeback policy. That'll get the paypal bunch all in a tizzy, but you'r ddefinitely get your money back.

Of course, always be polite and reasonable with sellers and buyers, but if you feel you are being robbed that is the best way to deal with it.

for the same reasons i would NOT recommend the paypal cedit card, because then you just took your best option on dealing with a bad seller away from yourself.

[Backcountry]

Also, DON'T use the criminal enterprise / ponzi scheme, AKA GPAL.com/Gunpal.com.