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shantell Apple Dumpling Designs
Willamette Valley Oregon
Posts: 3,128

shantell

I have a person who has sent me a Paypal payment for one of my bears.  They are unverified and I believe new to Paypal.  Very nice person, lots of questions and seems fine...no strong red flags.   I seem to recall that some European banks do not verify accounts for Paypal...am I remembering this correctly?

This person is from France.  I'm always a bit nervous when they are unverified and I don't know them.

Thanks,

Shantell

Judi Luxembears
Luxemburg, Wisconsin
Posts: 7,379

Judi

I have had that several times too Shantell.  From my experience it has always turned out just fine. bear_thumb   For the most part, buyers are good people.  Don't let a couple of horror stories put you off opening up your market worldwide.

I would make sure you insure your package and get a tracking number if possible.  It varies between countires .  Your post office can help you. bear_thumb

Best of luck! bear_flower

psichick78 Flying Fur Studios
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 3,073

psichick78

I know because i"m canadian, often I show up as un-verified, even though I am.

So I think you're safe

SunnieOne Sunnie Bears
Ridgecrest, CA
Posts: 1,167

SunnieOne

If I remember right, I believe Paypal explained once that International buyers will usually show up as unverified. But they have always been okay with me
Sonya

gotobedbears Posts: 3,177

gotobedbears

As Sonya said Shantell, most non-US buyers will show up as non-verified. Don't worry about it - most of my bears go to homes outside of the UK and most of the buyers are non-verified and i have never had any problems (i suppose i should'nt say that after my recent experiences with eBay should i?).

Penny  bear_flower

Fairybear Wagga Wagga
Posts: 346

Fairybear

Hi I buy things via Paypal and am unverified.  I am from Australia - the only reason I am unverified is because I think you have to either give your bank account details or upgrade your account.  But I have my credit card details so I think most people may be in the same boat as me.

shantell Apple Dumpling Designs
Willamette Valley Oregon
Posts: 3,128

shantell

I'm really not all that concerned.  This person seemed very genuine but then I may just be a big SUCKER!!  I've shipped Sterling off...I sure hope he speaks French or is a quick study.

I just seemed to remember that unverified thing from a previous thread but then I'm traveling backwards with Penny so who knows where it came from.  bear_original bear_original

Thanks ladies...

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