How to avoid PayPal fees, if possible..

dgaussin · 06-28-2004, 01:59 PM

I would like to know if it's possible to avoid PayPal fees when accepting CC.

I've a Premier account, and even when someone sends me money with regulard fund (no CC), I've a ~3-4% fee. I think it's normal because my account is Premier, because it's necessarily to accept CC...

So my question is how to avoid PayPal fees when you know your buyer won't use CC ? Do you use two accounts, one standard and one premier ? Or is it possible to come back standard from premier ? So.. how do you manage your PayPal account(s) guys ?

Thanks,
David.

Lord · 06-28-2004, 02:03 PM

It's not possible to downgrade I believe,

Also, I think paypal doesn't allow you to use two accounts, as they want profit no matter what.

I think your stuck with this profit loss, not sure though

I've heard that if you have two accoutsn they will freeze them.

RJ · 06-28-2004, 02:27 PM

I've seen people do as you mentioned and have two accounts. Its not worth the trouble imho.

dgaussin · 06-28-2004, 02:30 PM

I agree it's a little more complicated for my little head

If anyone has better solution than that, I'm interesting to hear that

Thanks,
David.

eSology · 06-28-2004, 02:50 PM

I have two accounts. One personal and one business. I just clarify to the buyer which one to use. I have had to deny funds sent to my personal account (cc that is) but that person resent to my business account. And to answer the other question, yes you can downgrade..only once according to PP. I have done it twice though.

dax · 06-28-2004, 02:55 PM

there is only one 100% sure solution - to avoid Paypal fees -> dont use Paypal at all!

eSology · 06-28-2004, 02:58 PM

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Originally posted by dax
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/the-break-room/36353-how-avoid-paypal-fees-if-possible.html
there is only one 100% sure solution - to avoid Paypal fees -> dont use Paypal at all!

Now thats not very realistic.

Professer · 06-28-2004, 03:01 PM

Thanks for asking this question, David. I was wondering the same thing.

Webtwink · 06-28-2004, 03:07 PM

I am sure you have atleast 2 bank accounts. You can use one for personal and one for credit card related transactions!

dgaussin · 06-28-2004, 03:07 PM

Didn't dare asking that since two days

Like everyone use PayPal, it's hard to avoid them...

David.

06-28-2004, 01:59 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
dgaussin Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: France Posts: 1,226 Follow @dgaussin	How to avoid PayPal fees, if possible.. I would like to know if it's possible to avoid PayPal fees when accepting CC. I've a Premier account, and even when someone sends me money with regulard fund (no CC), I've a ~3-4% fee. I think it's normal because my account is Premier, because it's necessarily to accept CC... So my question is how to avoid PayPal fees when you know your buyer won't use CC ? Do you use two accounts, one standard and one premier ? Or is it possible to come back standard from premier ? So.. how do you manage your PayPal account(s) guys ? Thanks, David.

06-28-2004, 02:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
RJ NamePros Admin Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,919 Follow @DomainBuyer	I've seen people do as you mentioned and have two accounts. Its not worth the trouble imho. __________________ Reach me at rj at namepros dot com

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dax Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: .Net Posts: 1,363	there is only one 100% sure solution - to avoid Paypal fees -> dont use Paypal at all! __________________ Prometheus.net

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06-28-2004, 02:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lord Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,358	It's not possible to downgrade I believe, Also, I think paypal doesn't allow you to use two accounts, as they want profit no matter what. I think your stuck with this profit loss, not sure though I've heard that if you have two accoutsn they will freeze them.

06-28-2004, 02:30 PM	THREAD STARTER #4 (permalink)
dgaussin Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: France Posts: 1,226 Follow @dgaussin	I agree it's a little more complicated for my little head If anyone has better solution than that, I'm interesting to hear that Thanks, David.

06-28-2004, 02:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
eSology Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: AL Posts: 1,057	I have two accounts. One personal and one business. I just clarify to the buyer which one to use. I have had to deny funds sent to my personal account (cc that is) but that person resent to my business account. And to answer the other question, yes you can downgrade..only once according to PP. I have done it twice though.

06-28-2004, 03:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Webtwink Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: United States of America Posts: 1,158	I am sure you have atleast 2 bank accounts. You can use one for personal and one for credit card related transactions!

06-28-2004, 03:07 PM	THREAD STARTER #10 (permalink)
dgaussin Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: France Posts: 1,226 Follow @dgaussin	Didn't dare asking that since two days Like everyone use PayPal, it's hard to avoid them... David.

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