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 Author: whispersiren View Messages Posted By whispersiren
 Posted: Feb 28, 2025 01:11
 Subject: I Don’t want to use PayPal anymore
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whispersiren (222)

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I don’t want to use PayPal anymore but it seems to be the only option for US
orders and a lot of international stores. I have written to both LEGO and bricklink
and have not received any responses. I just want other payment options like Apple
Pay or Stripe. I know they don’t want to remain neutral and not bring politics
into their business but PayPal is owned by Elon Musk and other South African
Oligarchs linked to racism. Here is a segment on “Democracy Now!” https://youtu.be/QAHSgVk84B0

I love Bricklink and want to continue purchasing. What can be done?
 Author: Nubs_Select View Messages Posted By Nubs_Select
 Posted: Feb 28, 2025 01:26
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In Payment Methods, whispersiren writes:
  I don’t want to use PayPal anymore but it seems to be the only option for US
orders and a lot of international stores. I have written to both LEGO and bricklink
and have not received any responses. I just want other payment options like Apple
Pay or Stripe.

I love Bricklink and want to continue purchasing. What can be done?

payment options are based on what individual stores choose to offer so bricklink
cant do to much, as for the only option, its not quite the case, there is also
stripe which is another popular option that many stores offer, in the USA (and
some other countries) its 1 of only 2 onsite methods which are required for sales
tax to be collected so you can look for stores who offer that
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 Author: TallyToyBricks View Messages Posted By TallyToyBricks
 Posted: Feb 28, 2025 01:37
 Subject: Re: I Don’t want to use PayPal anymore
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In Payment Methods, whispersiren writes:
   PayPal is owned by Elon Musk and other South African Oligarchs linked to

PayPal (PYPL) is a publicly traded company. The stock is mostly held by index
funds (like S&P500), which in turn are held by millions of people through their
401(k)s, ETFs or other retirement funds. The top owners are all large fund companies;
Vanguard, Blackrock, State Street, JPM and Morgan Stanley to name a few. 2,738
other institutions also hold the stock - think pension funds, college pre-paid
plans and investment managers. More than 77% of the stock is held by institutions.
 Author: whispersiren View Messages Posted By whispersiren
 Posted: Feb 28, 2025 02:25
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whispersiren (222)

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In Payment Methods, TallyToyBricks writes:
  In Payment Methods, whispersiren writes:
   PayPal is owned by Elon Musk and other South African Oligarchs linked to

PayPal (PYPL) is a publicly traded company. The stock is mostly held by index
funds (like S&P500), which in turn are held by millions of people through their
401(k)s, ETFs or other retirement funds. The top owners are all large fund companies;
Vanguard, Blackrock, State Street, JPM and Morgan Stanley to name a few. 2,738
other institutions also hold the stock - think pension funds, college pre-paid
plans and investment managers. More than 77% of the stock is held by institutions.


I’m glad I wrote this query because I was under the misconception that Musk and
Peter Thiel/PayPal Mafia still owned substantial stock in PayPal. I still don’t
like PayPal’s origin story but at least I know that using it won’t profit any
of them directly. Thanks.
 Author: TallyToyBricks View Messages Posted By TallyToyBricks
 Posted: Feb 28, 2025 02:40
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TallyToyBricks (4122)

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I’m glad I wrote this query because I was under the misconception that Musk and
Peter Thiel/PayPal Mafia still owned substantial stock in PayPal. I still don’t
like PayPal’s origin storyp but at least I know that using it won’t profit any
of them directly. Thanks.

Something to consider - If the source of this story was wrong, is it possible
other "facts" they are claiming are also wrong?
Do your own research, don't believe the internet.
 Author: yorbrick View Messages Posted By yorbrick
 Posted: Feb 28, 2025 03:00
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In Payment Methods, TallyToyBricks writes:
  
  

I’m glad I wrote this query because I was under the misconception that Musk and
Peter Thiel/PayPal Mafia still owned substantial stock in PayPal. I still don’t
like PayPal’s origin storyp but at least I know that using it won’t profit any
of them directly. Thanks.

Something to consider - If the source of this story was wrong, is it possible
other "facts" they are claiming are also wrong?
Do your own research, don't believe the internet.


It is a huge problem these days. People believe clickbait headlines and youtube
videos.
 Author: starbeanie View Messages Posted By starbeanie
 Posted: Feb 28, 2025 07:24
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starbeanie (11507)

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In Payment Methods, yorbrick writes:
  In Payment Methods, TallyToyBricks writes:
  
  

I’m glad I wrote this query because I was under the misconception that Musk and
Peter Thiel/PayPal Mafia still owned substantial stock in PayPal. I still don’t
like PayPal’s origin storyp but at least I know that using it won’t profit any
of them directly. Thanks.

Something to consider - If the source of this story was wrong, is it possible
other "facts" they are claiming are also wrong?
Do your own research, don't believe the internet.


It is a huge problem these days. People believe clickbait headlines and youtube
videos.
 
 Author: zorbanj View Messages Posted By zorbanj
 Posted: Feb 28, 2025 07:40
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zorbanj (1019)

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Wow, I had no idea Abe said that.

In Payment Methods, starbeanie writes:
  In Payment Methods, yorbrick writes:
  In Payment Methods, TallyToyBricks writes:
  
  

I’m glad I wrote this query because I was under the misconception that Musk and
Peter Thiel/PayPal Mafia still owned substantial stock in PayPal. I still don’t
like PayPal’s origin storyp but at least I know that using it won’t profit any
of them directly. Thanks.

Something to consider - If the source of this story was wrong, is it possible
other "facts" they are claiming are also wrong?
Do your own research, don't believe the internet.


It is a huge problem these days. People believe clickbait headlines and youtube
videos.
 Author: TheBrickGuys View Messages Posted By TheBrickGuys
 Posted: Feb 28, 2025 11:17
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Now that gave me a good laugh but I wonder if this was posted by a dozen 'influencers'
just how many people would think it is true? I believe Lincoln was also famous
for coining the phrase "makes you think" - apropo.