NightOwlMama Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I am new to paypal and I don't quite understand everything. Does anyone know how I figure out how to "cover the fees" when paying someone? I'm not so computer savvy:D Thanks! I need to figure out what to pay on an order of $8.50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misidawnrn Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I am only speaking for myself but when I sell something and get paypal for it, I incorporate those fees into my selling price (roughly). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I am new to paypal and I don't quite understand everything. Does anyone know how I figure out how to "cover the fees" when paying someone? I'm not so computer savvy:D Thanks! I need to figure out what to pay on an order of $8.50. I would ask upfront what the fees will be. It shouldn't be more than $35 or so, but the burden should be on the seller, not the buyer to figure it out. I also believe the burden for absorbing the fees should be on the seller. I've covered the fees in the past, but I refuse to do it any longer on principle. As a seller, I've always seen it as a cost of doing business and I will no longer buy from sellers who pass that cost on to me. Paypal is a convenience I'm willing to pay for as a seller. I remember the days of waiting on a personal check to clear...a sale could take 2 weeks to complete. What a huge hassle! Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I would ask upfront what the fees will be. It shouldn't be more than $35 or so, but the burden should be on the seller, not the buyer to figure it out. :scared: I think Barb meant 35 cents. Man, all of that birthday cake testing really did get to you Barb! :D ;) Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannatheshedevil Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Technically, the seller isn't supposed to ask for the buyer to pay the fees. It's in Paypal's TOS. But, if you need to figure it out, here's a calculator: http://www.rolbe.com/paypal.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 :scared: I think Barb meant 35 cents. Man, all of that birthday cake testing really did get to you Barb! :D ;) Lisa :lol: It's the sugar high. I'm totally blaming the sugar high. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I am only speaking for myself but when I sell something and get paypal for it, I incorporate those fees into my selling price (roughly). Me, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom3tn Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 IMO, the buyer should not have to pay the fees, and should not be asked to pay them. It is a small price for the seller to pay for the convenience that paypal offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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