How much would you pay?

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EnergyDrinks4Free

24-08-2006 14:40:07

How much would you be willing to pay to insure that no one could scam you on a trade?

Just wondering.

I'd pay a couple dollars.

KeithA

24-08-2006 14:47:22

The issue of an escrow service has been discussed many times. It never happens because

a) half the people involved in the discussion don't understand the way escrow works and react negatively out of impulse; and
b) it would be difficult to set up--for technical reasons, and because it would require a moderator or some other trusted party to put his own PayPal account at risk.

Overall, I still like the idea. But it's probably not gonna happen...

amir89630

24-08-2006 20:16:42

that would only cover the pay for refs, wouldn't it. Because if its a ref for a ref, theres not too much you can do to stop that.

EnergyDrinks4Free

24-08-2006 21:07:44

[quotea352744d20="amir89630"]that would only cover the pay for refs, wouldn't it. Because if its a ref for a ref, theres not too much you can do to stop that.[/quotea352744d20]

Your right on that one.

johnjimjones

24-08-2006 21:18:35

yeah the PayPal being gay factor is a big concern.

kidd2108

24-08-2006 22:02:42

I just had a great idea.....lets start our own payment processor. How hard can it be? lol )

KeithA

25-08-2006 10:27:34

[quotebb1b9955a2="amir89630"]that would only cover the pay for refs, wouldn't it. Because if its a ref for a ref, theres not too much you can do to stop that.[/quotebb1b9955a2]

Yes, that's true.

The only way to do it would be to require a deposit equivalent to the value of the ref. So you'd put up $25, do your offer, and after a certain period of time, your ref would be deemed valid and you'd be refunded your deposit.

Can't imagine that'd be too popular.

KnightTrader

25-08-2006 12:41:45

Hard to make it happen. But it would be great. I Would throw in a couple dollars as well, But its not going to happen =(

EnergyDrinks4Free

04-09-2006 07:58:07

[quote357cb3ba1c="KeithA"]The issue of an escrow service has been discussed many times. It never happens because

a) half the people involved in the discussion don't understand the way escrow works and react negatively out of impulse; and
b) it would be difficult to set up--for technical reasons, and because it would require a moderator or some other trusted party to put his own PayPal account at risk.

Overall, I still like the idea. But it's probably not gonna happen...[/quote357cb3ba1c]

Why would his account be at risk ?

KeithA

04-09-2006 08:11:53

[quote408491c511="KeithA"]Why would his account be at risk ?[/quote408491c511]

People could file complaints en masse.

EnergyDrinks4Free

04-09-2006 08:31:57

I suppose.