Buying Rics with PayPal online other than Ebay...

kkm · Post by **kkm** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 2:10 pm

I have $2k in my PayPal account that I want to use on a 12 string Ric but i was wondering if there are other places to buy them (safely) online besides Ebay that take PayPal. I am also looking at new Rics too.

winston · Post by **winston** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 2:28 pm

Mike I am not sure but check with Mike Parks at The Rickenbacker Page.

http://www.the-music-connection.com/ric.htm

Also Check with Chris Clayton at Pick of the Ricks

http://www.pickofthericks.com/products_and_policies_index3.htm

Welcome to the forum BTW

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 11:44 pm

Welcome on board, Mike. If you find out anything (either positive or negative) about other PayPal "takers", let us know.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 4:51 am

Take it out of your account before Paypal does on some false pretense or other, and happy shopping!

http://www.paypalwarning.com

wim · Post by **wim** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 5:20 am

somehow there are suspiciously beaucoup links to
http://www.free-merchant.com/ on that site.
If they presented other alternatives than that single one it wouldn't be as beaucoup suspicious

janglebox · Post by **janglebox** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 5:25 am

We accept PayPal and haven't had any problems yet, but I agree with Paul—we never leave money in our PayPal account. The moment we receive an e-mail notification of a sale, we immediately transfer the funds to the JangleBox bank account.

octagon · Post by **octagon** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 5:58 am

If you get a Paypal ATM card you can use it as a regular Mastercard to make purchases on line.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 7:42 am

The site I posted the link to is only one of hundreds. A minority have hidden agendas. I've had friends who were virtually put out of business by Paypal...

winston · Post by **winston** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 8:08 am

I have similar concerns. I use PayPal on occasion, but I never ever leave any money in it.

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 8:17 am

Wow Paul, that site will open your eyes...

octagon · Post by **octagon** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 8:32 am

I have a Paypal ATM card that I use to take money out ASAP when I sell something($400 a day).

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 8:49 am

They limit you to $400.00 a day on your OWN money? Arrrghghhh....

leftyguitars · Post by **leftyguitars** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:51 am

Paul, when I try to open the www.paypalwarning.com site I get this message...

AOL Security
Suspected Phishing Scam
AOL has received complaints from our members suggesting that this site may be improperly collecting AOL member data. In order to protect our members, AOL is presently preventing AOL members from accessing this site.

You can also learn more about how AOL can help make your online experience more safe and secure by visiting AOL Keyword: Phishing.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:58 am

Interesting. They do direct you to a legitimate card processor. It's my guess that "AOL Members" are being a bit paranoid here...

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:01 am

They have a link to Freemerchant.com, who are brokers for merchant credit card accounts. Not phishing, according to the URL given in the link. But AOL is doing the "safe" thing, I think.