Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/01/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I expect they should, but I do not want to be the test case!! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Meier" <robertmeier@usjet.net> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Sunday, 11 January, 2009 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] Paypal and Postal Insurance Question >I 'm pretty sure that with that proof, Paypal would come down on your > side. > > > On Jan 11, 2009, at 12:57 AM, A. Lal wrote: > >> Nathan, >> >> I am certain paypal would not care if the goods were lost or >> damaged by the shipper. >> >> The question I have is this: if the goods are lost, will paypal, >> upon receiving the buyers complaint, charge back from my account >> the amount that was paid, even though I have proof that the goods >> were actually mailed and the buyer did not want insurance? >> >> Regards, >> Akhil >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nathan Wajsman" >> <photo@frozenlight.eu> >> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> >> Sent: Sunday, 11 January, 2009 1:43 AM >> Subject: Re: [Leica] Paypal and Postal Insurance Question >> >> >>> Akhil, >>> >>> I think it should raise a red flag. You should not do business >>> with someone if you have a strange feeling about it. >>> >>> And BTW, I am sure that Paypal would assume no responsibility for >>> goods lost or damaged by a third party such as the Post Office. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Nathan >>> >>> Nathan Wajsman >>> Alicante, Spain >>> http://www.frozenlight.eu >>> http://www.greatpix.eu >>> http://www.nathanfoto.com >>> >>> Books: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/search?search=wajsman&x=0&y=0 >>> PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws >>> Blog: http://www.fotocycle.dk/blog >>> >>> >>> >>> On Jan 11, 2009, at 7:05 AM, A. Lal wrote: >>> >>>> Hello Everyone, >>>> >>>> What is paypal's policy on refunds for shipments damaged or lost >>>> in transit for which proof of mailing exists? >>>> >>>> Just to clarify, a prospective buyer of one of the lenses I >>>> advertised, not a lugger, thought that 16 odd dollars was too >>>> much money to ship a lens across the country, even if it >>>> included signature confirmation, insurance, and first-class >>>> postage with plenty of padding in the box. He wants to save a >>>> few pennies (no, I don't know why) and wants the lens shipped >>>> without insurance. I have no problem with this as long as paypal >>>> does not debit my account for a lens that goes missing through >>>> no fault of my own. >>>> >>>> If this were an old fashioned transaction via cheque or money >>>> order I would go ahead, but with paypal involved, I believe it >>>> is best to be cautious and seek advice from this group. >>>> >>>> Comments are appreciated. >>>> >>>> BTW, in many years of buying and selling on the web, this is the >>>> first time a buyer has actually requested a no-insurance shipment >>>> in order to save a few dollars. Perhaps this should raise a red >>>> flag? Of course, I can just cover the cost of insurance myself, >>>> but the whole thing sounded a bit strange. >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> Akhil >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >