Paypal or check?

@obidan (367)
Romania
May 6, 2008 10:41am CST
What do you prefer : Paypal or Check? I prefer paypal because it is easier to use, I can buy stuff right from Ebay and I don't have to give my information to everybody. Paypal is faster, gives you more confort and is just plain easier. What do you think?
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@rovian (1924)
• United States
6 May 08
I would prefer cash but from those options, I choose checks. The reason why is because my PayPal account is still unverified.
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@obidan (367)
• Romania
6 May 08
What do you mean : ,,unverified''?
@rovian (1924)
• United States
6 May 08
I do not have it set up with information from a bank account.
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@obidan (367)
• Romania
6 May 08
Oh, well you don't need bank information to buy off Ebay from what I know. Was just getting worried:D
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
7 May 08
definitely paypal... i don't like to use check at all... paypal is much faster and reliable... i don't have to wait for too long to get my money... while with check, i have to wait to get my money... so i will go with paypal...
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@obidan (367)
• Romania
7 May 08
This reminds me of the Seinfeld joke. It went a bit like this: Have you noticed how women always have a pen at them? You know why? To write checks! They are always so comfortable with checks. It's like BAM! Here's my check! And us men, don't even know what to write on these thigns! Something like that, just remembered the joke, you should search it on Yahoo
@cdejac (98)
• United States
8 May 08
Hi,obidan, There is a new money exchange out there like PayPal and AlertPay and they don't charge you to receive money like Paypal does. I like Paypal too, but this new one called RevolutionMoney Exchange will deposit $25 into your new account if you join before May 15, 2008. After you verify your account is when it gets deposited. If you want the link e-mail me and I will supply it. They give you $10 per referral. cdejac
@jairgirl (2877)
• United States
7 May 08
hello obidan, i prefer paypal myself coz you can check with them anytime and your identity is secured plus if you are a verified user you can ask for a debit card that you can use where ever you go be it local or international. i can also used it to transfer money from one person to another and also if i have money on it i can directly transfer my money from paypal to my bank account without the need to cash in the check to my bank saves me time, money and gas LOL. i just love the simplicity of it and the fact that it is not complicated like some bank. takecare!
@wiser2 (237)
• United States
7 May 08
For me paypal.It is alot easy to us and yes it is faster to use for ebay and other things.
• United States
8 May 08
With ebay, PayPal. With anything else, check. I will only use PayPal if I have to or I know they won't take out fees. I'm kind of boycotting them for that. A lot of companies have been switching over to direct deposit, which I've been doing a lot of lately.
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• United States
7 May 08
PayPal of course. It give you some measures of protection that checks don't. I am finding more and more places that accept PayPal outside of Ebay.
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@suruchi86 (1873)
• India
7 May 08
I've used both modes of payment and while payment through check takes a very lopng time and commissions are deducted by bank on account of postage etc., payment through Paypal is lightening fast without any deductions, normally. I always prefer Paypal even among online payment processors as this is perhaps the safest and associated with genuine merchants only. A site assoicated with Paypal is less likely to scam you.
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• India
7 May 08
i prefer paypal because paypal is a secured site and also i can transfer money from my paypal account to my bank account in india.if it is a check. i do not know when it will come to my place in india or it will be misplaced etc
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@oneidmnster (1384)
• United States
7 May 08
I prefer checks myself.When I deposit the check in my account,I can use it for anything,anywhere.
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@katticus (69)
• United States
7 May 08
I prefer paypal because I have the debit card. It's easier to use when I just need to pick up an item or two when I'm out. Also I don't have to rush off or remember to go to the bank to put the check in my checking account or cash it.
@hcpoirot (1562)
• Indonesia
6 May 08
I also prefer paypal now after I know a bit about it. Though I am still a bit confused. Cause people so many different things about it. But it quicker and safe, not to mention nowadays,most online sites use paypal.
@qtfrog99 (279)
• United States
6 May 08
I love paypal you can get it right away and you can have it put into your bank account or use it as obidan said for ebay, or online purchasing.
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@Eileen01 (195)
• China
7 May 08
I prefer Paypal because it's convenient and I don't worry lose it.
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@callarse1 (4783)
• United States
6 May 08
I prefer using paypal because I can use an electronic check with them. It's faster than sending a paper check plus it's secure with their service. Moreover they provide security with getting money back if the seller doesn't send the item(s) Pablo
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• United States
6 May 08
I prefer Paypal also. No waiting for the check to arrive in the mail. My money is in my account and I can do what I want with it. Bid on an Ebay auction, buy products online or just use my Paypal debit card and have the cash in my hand. Paypal is the way to go...no holding your breath waiting to see if the check is good!
@luvstochat (6907)
• United States
6 May 08
I like paypal better as I know the money is good I don't have to worry about someones check bouncing and causing fees on my account. I can either buy somthing online or have the money transferred into my bank account from paypal and it usually only takes them a couple days to get the money transferred.
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@Pitgull (1522)
• United States
6 May 08
I like checks. I go to the bank, I know I'm getting money. When everything is wired up in an account somewhere, with technology, glitches and hackers, I'm kind of wary about money just sitting there, whether its 10 or 100$....
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@best_jr73 (258)
• Philippines
11 May 08
Hi there my dear friend, how long have you been earning here online and how much extra cash have you gained or accumulated here lately? I am just wondering because I would prefer it to be a check because it is much accessible for me since I am still a student and is currently living here in the Philippines. I don't have my own bank account or a credit card either. I am excited as well because I will be reaching my very first payout soon here in my lot and it would really feel great. How I wish I could have my own bank account and credit card sooner or later. Have a great time my dear friend. ^_^
• Philippines
6 May 08
i prefer using paypal its easier,convenient, reliable its faster and u can view it online. As easy as that.
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