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| | | Author: | KiaMia  | | Posted: | Jan 1, 2023 19:48 | | Subject: | Bricklink tax | | Viewed: | 216 times | | Topic: | Buying | |
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| I have placed about 30 orders. I have a current order pending and there was an
additional fee. The terms said 4.5%+.50 paypal fee...this one is pretty normal.
But then there was an additional fee they said was to cover the Bricklink tax
they were being charged...no mention of it in the terms and I have never even
heard of it. Is this normal? New? Thanks
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| | | | | Author: | peregrinator | | Posted: | Jan 1, 2023 20:02 | | Subject: | Re: Bricklink tax | | Viewed: | 49 times | | Topic: | Buying | |
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| In Buying, KiaMia writes:
| | I have placed about 30 orders. I have a current order pending and there was an
additional fee. The terms said 4.5%+.50 paypal fee...this one is pretty normal.
But then there was an additional fee they said was to cover the Bricklink tax
they were being charged...no mention of it in the terms and I have never even
heard of it. Is this normal? New? Thanks
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I've heard of sellers doing it, but typically it would be mentioned in their
terms. Not a big fan of it whether it's mentioned or not.
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| | | | | Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Jan 1, 2023 20:25 | | Subject: | Re: Bricklink tax | | Viewed: | 61 times | | Topic: | Buying | |
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| In Buying, KiaMia writes:
| | I have placed about 30 orders. I have a current order pending and there was an
additional fee. The terms said 4.5%+.50 paypal fee...this one is pretty normal.
But then there was an additional fee they said was to cover the Bricklink tax
they were being charged...no mention of it in the terms and I have never even
heard of it. Is this normal? New? Thanks
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Stores charging extra to cover BrickLink's (very low) fees are just... No.
Also, you should know that at least here in the US, it's against Paypal's
terms to charge buyers extra for their service.
If the seller has a rare item you really want, then you might just go ahead.
But I would avoid this seller and shop where the there are less fees and clear
terms.
Good luck,
Jen
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| | | | | | | Author: | KiaMia | | Posted: | Jan 1, 2023 21:03 | | Subject: | Re: Bricklink tax | | Viewed: | 56 times | | Topic: | Buying | |
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| In Buying, jennnifer writes:
| | In Buying, KiaMia writes:
| | I have placed about 30 orders. I have a current order pending and there was an
additional fee. The terms said 4.5%+.50 paypal fee...this one is pretty normal.
But then there was an additional fee they said was to cover the Bricklink tax
they were being charged...no mention of it in the terms and I have never even
heard of it. Is this normal? New? Thanks
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Stores charging extra to cover BrickLink's (very low) fees are just... No.
Also, you should know that at least here in the US, it's against Paypal's
terms to charge buyers extra for their service.
If the seller has a rare item you really want, then you might just go ahead.
But I would avoid this seller and shop where the there are less fees and clear
terms.
Good luck,
Jen
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Why does Bricklink allows stores to add a Paypal fee?
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| | | | | | | | | Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Jan 1, 2023 21:31 | | Subject: | Re: Bricklink tax | | Viewed: | 66 times | | Topic: | Buying | |
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| In Buying, KiaMia writes:
| | In Buying, jennnifer writes:
| | In Buying, KiaMia writes:
| | I have placed about 30 orders. I have a current order pending and there was an
additional fee. The terms said 4.5%+.50 paypal fee...this one is pretty normal.
But then there was an additional fee they said was to cover the Bricklink tax
they were being charged...no mention of it in the terms and I have never even
heard of it. Is this normal? New? Thanks
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Stores charging extra to cover BrickLink's (very low) fees are just... No.
Also, you should know that at least here in the US, it's against Paypal's
terms to charge buyers extra for their service.
If the seller has a rare item you really want, then you might just go ahead.
But I would avoid this seller and shop where the there are less fees and clear
terms.
Good luck,
Jen
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Why does Bricklink allows stores to add a Paypal fee?
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Because it's against Paypal's terms, not BrickLink's. Because we
are a fairly open marketplace. Because they don't have enough staff to enforce
policies like that. Because there are different rules in different countries.
Because many sellers are not even aware of the limitations...
However, you have a fair bit of power as the buyer to choose where you shop!
Jen
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| | | | | | | | | | | Author: | KiaMia | | Posted: | Jan 1, 2023 23:32 | | Subject: | Re: Bricklink tax | | Viewed: | 63 times | | Topic: | Buying | |
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| In Buying, jennnifer writes:
| | In Buying, KiaMia writes:
| | In Buying, jennnifer writes:
| | In Buying, KiaMia writes:
| | I have placed about 30 orders. I have a current order pending and there was an
additional fee. The terms said 4.5%+.50 paypal fee...this one is pretty normal.
But then there was an additional fee they said was to cover the Bricklink tax
they were being charged...no mention of it in the terms and I have never even
heard of it. Is this normal? New? Thanks
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Stores charging extra to cover BrickLink's (very low) fees are just... No.
Also, you should know that at least here in the US, it's against Paypal's
terms to charge buyers extra for their service.
If the seller has a rare item you really want, then you might just go ahead.
But I would avoid this seller and shop where the there are less fees and clear
terms.
Good luck,
Jen
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Why does Bricklink allows stores to add a Paypal fee?
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Because it's against Paypal's terms, not BrickLink's. Because we
are a fairly open marketplace. Because they don't have enough staff to enforce
policies like that. Because there are different rules in different countries.
Because many sellers are not even aware of the limitations...
However, you have a fair bit of power as the buyer to choose where you shop!
Jen
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That is true! You are very informative...super helpful! Thank you!!I will shop
wiser! I did ask the store to remove the fee. He said no, cancelled my order
and blocked me. I guess asking nicely was too much.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Jan 1, 2023 23:38 | | Subject: | Re: Bricklink tax | | Viewed: | 91 times | | Topic: | Buying | |
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| In Buying, KiaMia writes:
| | In Buying, jennnifer writes:
| | In Buying, KiaMia writes:
| | In Buying, jennnifer writes:
| | In Buying, KiaMia writes:
| | I have placed about 30 orders. I have a current order pending and there was an
additional fee. The terms said 4.5%+.50 paypal fee...this one is pretty normal.
But then there was an additional fee they said was to cover the Bricklink tax
they were being charged...no mention of it in the terms and I have never even
heard of it. Is this normal? New? Thanks
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Stores charging extra to cover BrickLink's (very low) fees are just... No.
Also, you should know that at least here in the US, it's against Paypal's
terms to charge buyers extra for their service.
If the seller has a rare item you really want, then you might just go ahead.
But I would avoid this seller and shop where the there are less fees and clear
terms.
Good luck,
Jen
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Why does Bricklink allows stores to add a Paypal fee?
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Because it's against Paypal's terms, not BrickLink's. Because we
are a fairly open marketplace. Because they don't have enough staff to enforce
policies like that. Because there are different rules in different countries.
Because many sellers are not even aware of the limitations...
However, you have a fair bit of power as the buyer to choose where you shop!
Jen
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That is true! You are very informative...super helpful! Thank you!!I will shop
wiser! I did ask the store to remove the fee. He said no, cancelled my order
and blocked me. I guess asking nicely was too much.
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Ouch! Sorry that you bumped into such an unfriendly seller. I hope your future
interactions here go a bit better!
Good luck,
Jen
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