Since PP gifts aren't actually banned ...

[Sbrubb]

I see no issues with a member reminding potential buyers that PP "Gift" is at the buyers EXCLUSIVE risk and the Mod/Admin team frown HEAVILY on posting it in sales threads.

It's true

Make it a rule that no mention of PP as Gift is allowed. Removed the ambiguity instead of all these facial expressions.



That thread should have been closed for Post Count, and poorly tagged pics well before it should have been closed for the PP as a Gift "Frowny"

[SFA437]

Make it a rule that no mention of PP as Gift is allowed. Removed the ambiguity instead of all these facial expressions.



That thread should have been closed for Post Count, and poorly tagged pics well before it should have been closed for the PP as a Gift "Frowny"

Those above my pay grade have decided that policing sales threads for PP Gift on top of tagged photos, post counts, email addresses etc. etc. etc. would add another layer of work on top of what we already have. We also do not police PMs so ensuring that option was not used in a transaction would essentially be unenforceable.

As for why it was closed- I got there after the closure so I didn't get to see the original and can't comment towards that.

We can sit here all day and pi$$ in each others cornflakes and whine and moan about the new rules, reasons for their implementation, what should be done, what could be done, what should have happened.... it's an endless cycle.

The rules are the rules. Gift is allowed but is NOT recommended. If a member wishes to point that out to an OP they are more than welcome to do so.

[indyberetta]

PayPal is a great tool when it is used correctly. It makes transactions go quicker than the old days when you had to send a wire, Western Union, or maybe even a money order.

For use of the service, one should pay for it. Trying to circumvent the system is why people get hurt. Following the rules helps everyone. I know of two people that recently had problems with using PP gift as a payment option. Why risk getting your account suspended over not paying fees or even taking the risk of fraud either? You don't get "something for nothing" meaning free service.

Sellers, do everyone a favor and just make sure to add PP fees into your selling price! If you as a buyer decide to use PP the gift way, you deserve what happens. Mods should not have to police this...use common sense everyone!