straffham Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 What do you use? Any protection benefits of using one over another you want to share? Problems you've encountered using either to buy rifs? Anything on the subject really!
Supporters Monty Posted November 7, 2014 Supporters Posted November 7, 2014 Paypal is the safest option, Airsoft_Mr B and straffham 2
Guest PT247 Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 I use Paypal where I can, no idea which is safer I just find Paypal is easier
Chock Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 I go with paypal. It's one more barrier in the way of fraudsters as opposed to directly typing in your credit card details. straffham 1
straffham Posted November 7, 2014 Author Posted November 7, 2014 Cheers for replies so far guys, yeah good point Chock about them not getting your card number by using paypal. Read a couple of threads saying Paypal don't cover anything airsoft related against loss though, not sure how true that is? Monty 1
Supporters Ian_Gere Posted November 7, 2014 Supporters Posted November 7, 2014 PayPal buyer protection definitely does not cover RIF's. So far we do not know what their attitude to parts of RIF's may be.
Mr Monkey Nuts Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Register your credit card through paypal and have both the banks chargeback protection and paypal coverage. Ian_Gere, Undieing_Lust and sp00n 3
straffham Posted November 7, 2014 Author Posted November 7, 2014 Register your credit card through paypal and have both the banks chargeback protection and paypal coverage. Yeah that would make sense. 2 lots of protection to fall back on.
Baz JJ Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Paypal certainly kicked some butt when a UK retailer mislaid a two tone rifle that I bought some time ago. If thats the case, I will be very wary of using Paypal for Airsoft guns in the future.
Mr Monkey Nuts Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 I think we are overselling the gun again, as far as PayPal is concerned it's not a RIF, it's a toy. Ian_Gere 1
Snakeeyes75 Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Paypal funded by a credit card! Although, if you're buying anything to do with an RIF then Paypal buyer protection won't cover you!
chris555 Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 yes pal buyer protection dose cover you its in there terms and conditions "Other Related Items – PayPal allows transactions for paintball guns, blank guns and air-soft guns as permitted by law in the applicable jurisdiction. These items must display all markings required by law, must not be convertible to shoot a lethal projectile, and must not include blank ammunition."
chris555 Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 you know what i am having trouble finding this exact wording on there website. worrying if its not there then i am going to have to escrow evertying or do face to face only
Snakeeyes75 Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 yes pal buyer protection dose cover you its in there terms and conditions "Other Related Items â PayPal allows transactions for paintball guns, blank guns and air-soft guns as permitted by law in the applicable jurisdiction. These items must display all markings required by law, must not be convertible to shoot a lethal projectile, and must not include blank ammunition." Yes they'll allow the transaction but you won't be covered by PayPal buyer protection. Trust me I just lost £140 because of this!
Supporters jcheeseright Posted November 17, 2014 Supporters Posted November 17, 2014 "as permitted by law in the applicable jurisdiction" There's the line that ruins it, the sale of a RIF in the UK IS ILLEGAL. The fact that as a skirmisher you can provide the seller with a defence against prosecution doesn't mean they're not breaking the law, PayPal will NOT cover anything to do with a RIF, as their sale is AGAINST THE LAW. Ian_Gere and Snakeeyes75 2
chris555 Posted November 19, 2014 Posted November 19, 2014 they have changed there website and i think terms so if they wont cover it where do we stand because im sure as hell not running on good faith with 350 pound plus items
Undieing_Lust Posted November 19, 2014 Posted November 19, 2014 That sounds like a good plan to me. XD
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