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I am probably being really stupid, but can anyone tell me whether you actually need a PAYPAL account to pay by PAYPAL on Ebay. I have been trying to buy something I've been wanting for ages and the seller will only accept PAYPAL. I don't want to set up a PAYPAL account, because this is purely a 1-off. I have asked EBAY/ PAYPAL customer services so many times that I have lost count. I never seem to get a straight answer.

Thanx

alison6399 Fri 20/06/08 20:25

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Ethel
Fri 20/06/08
20:31

You have a two fold problem. It is possible to pay by PayPal without a PayPal account, but when you buy from eBay the only way the seller is protected from scamming buyers is to only post to addresses verified by PayPal.

As an eBay seller there is no way I would deal with a buyer not verified.

spudqueen
Fri 20/06/08
23:20

Why don't you ask around your family and friends, someone probably has a paypal account and can pay for this for you, you just giving them the cash in return. I've done it for other people no problem.

fabemmy
Sat 21/06/08
20:13

I Would think that you would have to set up a Paypal Account.

My friend ended up setted a paypal account up after seeing one thing on Ebay.

A paypal account is very good to have as a lot of online shops accep paypal and its Really Safe.

hevh541
Sun 22/06/08
07:47

You can pay for items without a paypal account, but some people will only accept payments from paypal. It is guaranteed so if you only use it a couple of times it can prove a good idea. I have an account and use it only rarely and have found it very useful to have an accoun t hope this helps

RevFunk
Mon 23/06/08
16:12

Or just buy the item then email the seller and say sorry paypal account not working can I send a postal order instead

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