Why is everyone anti-PayPal/eBay?

[runoma]

I think it is not irrational to assume that a company whose entire business is to sell everything it can, is anti-something, when they decide not to sell that "something" that is totally legal. Byte Stryke certainly is on the extremist side of things, but in general I don't think it is going too far, or acting too dumb, to assume that certain companies are anti-gun because of certain practices.

Byte Stryke is an extremist?!?
By the way, "Talladega Nights" is a classic, almost as good as "Blades of Glory".
Seriously though, this is a firearm website, right?
Are we actually debating whether ebay/paypal is really anti-gun?
What is this, the "Fairness Doctrine" in action?

[Irving]

I'm only referring to Byte Stryke as an extremist in the context of this discussion.

[Byte Stryke]

So I am an extremist for not wavering on my opinion. or because Ogen asked a question and didn't like my Answer?

Ohh BTW NBC Says Obama is doing great so you all must be wrong.
Its Called the Ogen Argument!

[rondog]

I've bought a lot of things off eBay and never used PayPal, always pay with USPS Money Orders. How can eBay or PayPal dictate how a payment transaction is handled between two people? Are they gonna come hunt me down now?

[Byte Stryke]

I started this thread because I am pretty sick of seeing users piss in every single for sale ad or industry partner thread that says "PayPal" in it. If you don't like it fine, don't use PayPal and don't buy from that person but don't pollute a member's for sale ad. Not to mention it's against the TOS.

well Two things there Ogen,
Because I know you are talking about THIS Thread, you might want to Check youself.

http://www.co-ar15.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13496

let others know where you've actually seen ammo for sale or where some hot deals are (via the net is ok).

because of the nature of this particular forum, things constantly change, therefore only the last 10 days will be current (we could change this as the needs of this thread grow)

It was suggeted, and a good idea, to please put the town in the thread title... (do you know how many walmarts there are in CO?)

NO COMMERCIAL POSTS

So if I make a statement of payment preferences on a post that wasnt supposed to be there anyway, have I really violated the TOS?

and I have had discussions before, Me letting a retailer know that I Would gladly do business with them if the dropped paypal in a respectful manner is not "pissing" on it.


If you ask a question you need to prepare yourself for the answer you may not like.

I Don't like Paypal or ebay due to their Anti-Gun Sales and Payment restrictions, past actions and general monopolistic practices.


and FYI... I Have taken my business elsewhere, I placed a local order today, Thanks Mike!

Ogen, Have a great day

[Byte Stryke]

I've bought a lot of things off eBay and never used PayPal, always pay with USPS Money Orders. How can eBay or PayPal dictate how a payment transaction is handled between two people? Are they gonna come hunt me down now?

it really does matter what you bought and when.
There have been cases where the Buyers account is flagged and cancelled and the sellers account and funds are seized for violating their TOS.
you dont sell on feebay without paying the fee

http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/...ts-policy.html

Payment methods not allowed on eBay:
For most categories, sellers can't ask buyers to:

• Send cash through the mail
• Send cash or money orders through instant, point-to-point cash transfer services (that are not banks) such as Western Union or MoneyGram
• Mail checks or money orders (except for items in categories specifically permitted below)
• Pay through bank-to-bank transfers (except for items in categories specifically permitted below)
• Pay by "topping off" a seller's prepaid credit or debit card
• Pay using online or other payment methods not specifically permitted in this policy

Payment method exceptions
These payment methods may be used only in the listing categories described below:

• Bank-to-bank transfers (also known as bank wire transfers and bank cash transfers)
• Checks
• Money orders
• Online payment services: Allpay.net, cash2india, CertaPay, Checkfree.com, hyperwallet.com, Nochex.com, Ozpay.biz, XOOM

Listing categories:

• Motors > Boats
• Motors > Cars & Trucks
• Motors > Collector Cars
• Motors > Motorcycles
• Motors > Powersports
• Motors > Other Vehicles & Trailers
• Motors > Parts & Accessories > Automotive Tools > Shop Equipment > Air Compressors
• Motors > Parts & Accessories > Automotive Tools > Shop Equipment > Brake Lathes
• Motors > Parts & Accessories > Automotive Tools > Shop Equipment > Frame Machines
• Motors > Parts & Accessories > Automotive Tools > Shop Equipment > Lifts / Hoists / Jacks
• Motors > Parts & Accessories > Automotive Tools > Shop Equipment > Paint Booths
• Motors > Parts & Accessories > Automotive Tools > Shop Equipment > Tire Changers / Wheel Balancers
• Motors > Parts & Accessories > Aviation Parts > Engines
• Motors > Parts & Accessories > Boat Parts > Motors/Engines & Components > Outboard Motors > Over 200 hp
• Motors > Parts & Accessories > Car & Truck Parts > Engines & Components
• Motors > Parts & Accessories > Motorcycle Parts > American > Engines & Components
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• Business & Industrial > Agriculture & Forestry > Farm Implements & Attachments
• Business & Industrial > Agriculture & Forestry > Tractors & Farm Machinery
• Business & Industrial > Construction > Buildings, Modular & Pre-Fab
• Business & Industrial > Construction > Heavy Equip. Parts & Manuals
• Business & Industrial > Construction > Heavy Equipment, Trailers
• Business & Industrial > Healthcare, Lab & Life Science > Imaging & Aesthetics Equipment
• Business & Industrial > Industrial Supply & MRO > Cleaning Equipment & Supplies > Sweepers & Scrubbers
• Business & Industrial > Industrial Supply& MRO > Fork Lifts & Other Lifts
• Business & Industrial > Industrial Supply & MRO > HVAC > HVAC Units
• Business & Industrial > Manufacturing & Metalworking > Manufacturing Equipment
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• Business & Industrial > Restaurant & Catering > Concession Trailers & Carts > Concession Trailers
• Business & Industrial > Restaurant & Catering > Refrigeration & Ice Machines
• Real Estate
• Everything Else > Adults Only

[Irving]

No, I referred to you as the extremist in the debate because you've been the most extreme.

[Byte Stryke]

No, I referred to you as the extremist in the debate because you've been the most extreme.

no explosives?
No Towel on my Head?

Does this mean they aren't going to raise the threat level to Mauve?



darn it....


Guess that means I don't get a guest spot on Glen Beck either....

[jake]

Guess that means I don't get a guest spot on Glen Beck either....

You talk too much sense.

Just barely

[Byte Stryke]

You talk too much sense.

Just barely

Source considered, I am not really sure, but I think I have been offended.
Which, considering how today has gone, doesn't really mean shit.