My recent experiences with poopay....

dwoodward · 07-16-2012, 11:28 PM

Not sure if anyone is interested, but figure I would throw it out there. PooPay has apparently caught on to the whole "gift" method of paying. If you pay with "gift" you will now be charged 3.5% extra, however, you can choose to charge yourself, or the person you are sending cash to.... Hopefully you choose yourself lol.

If you pay regularly, the fee is 2.9% + $0.30... So depending on your price, it could be better to go one way or the other, check before you order.

Just making a friendly heads up to all the brothers out there. We all want to save money so, figure it's worth the mention.

Fia · 07-17-2012, 12:03 AM

was your gift payment from funds on a debit card or credit card? It said there is a fee for that. I think if you still have it tied to your bank account there are no fees for a gift.

dwoodward · 07-17-2012, 12:33 AM

Unsure. But my primary source is my bank account.

massphatness · 07-17-2012, 05:38 AM

Sent a gift to my son this morning. Used my pp balance. No fee to either of us.

massphatness · 07-17-2012, 05:51 AM

Here's the overview of their fee structure. Gifts are consider transfers of money and are free if paid using your pp balance or a direct link to a bank acct. However, a fee DOES apply if you gift money using a debit or credit card.

bobarian · 07-17-2012, 11:07 AM

Kind of amazing what you can find if you actually read the terms.

jluck · 07-17-2012, 11:09 AM

Also...This is a legitimate business providing a service. Should we use gift function for a purchase? I am guilty of it too.....Just a thought.

CigarNut · 07-17-2012, 11:18 AM

I have also been charged fees for a gift -- in the case where the recipient was not able to receive a gift (too many gifts, etc.)...

jluck · 07-17-2012, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobarian

Kind of amazing what you can find if you actually read the terms.

What is this "read" thing that you speak of?.....Sound like a lot of work to me.

07-16-2012, 11:28 PM	#1
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	My recent experiences with poopay.... Not sure if anyone is interested, but figure I would throw it out there. PooPay has apparently caught on to the whole "gift" method of paying. If you pay with "gift" you will now be charged 3.5% extra, however, you can choose to charge yourself, or the person you are sending cash to.... Hopefully you choose yourself lol. If you pay regularly, the fee is 2.9% + $0.30... So depending on your price, it could be better to go one way or the other, check before you order. Just making a friendly heads up to all the brothers out there. We all want to save money so, figure it's worth the mention.

07-17-2012, 12:03 AM	#2
Fia Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jon Location: Makakilo, HI Posts: 165 Trading: (0)	Re: My recent experiences with poopay.... was your gift payment from funds on a debit card or credit card? It said there is a fee for that. I think if you still have it tied to your bank account there are no fees for a gift.

07-17-2012, 12:33 AM	#3
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: My recent experiences with poopay.... Unsure. But my primary source is my bank account.

07-17-2012, 05:38 AM	#4
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: My recent experiences with poopay.... Sent a gift to my son this morning. Used my pp balance. No fee to either of us. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

07-17-2012, 05:51 AM	#5
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: My recent experiences with poopay.... Here's the overview of their fee structure. Gifts are consider transfers of money and are free if paid using your pp balance or a direct link to a bank acct. However, a fee DOES apply if you gift money using a debit or credit card. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

07-17-2012, 11:07 AM	#6
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: My recent experiences with poopay.... Kind of amazing what you can find if you actually read the terms.

07-17-2012, 11:09 AM	#7
jluck Way out there Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jared Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289 Trading: (12)	Re: My recent experiences with poopay.... Also...This is a legitimate business providing a service. Should we use gift function for a purchase? I am guilty of it too.....Just a thought.

07-17-2012, 11:18 AM	#8
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: My recent experiences with poopay.... I have also been charged fees for a gift -- in the case where the recipient was not able to receive a gift (too many gifts, etc.)... __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.