What pay method are you guys using for buying/selling on the forum?

[Alabama]

I have no idea what services offer protection to both the buyer and seller. I haven't used paypal in so long, I might have to set up a new account. What are you guys using?

 

[MtsPSU]

I have no idea what services offer protection to both the buyer and seller. I haven't used paypal in so long, I might have to set up a new account. What are you guys using?

Venmo. That said, only with folks that I’ve had a conversation with before a transaction. I know some have been burned, but all of the guys I’ve done business with here have been great.

Mark

 

[Chingon]

There is no payment system that protects both parties for gun-related sales. Even riflescopes are iffy. PayPal does not allow firearm sales, so if a seller allows the buyer to use goods and services for a gun-related item, PayPal has been known to refund the buyer and ban the seller's account.

Binos/spotters are fine with PayPal goods and services.

 

[Redmt]

I would do without before using PayPal again.

 

[TN2shot07]

I’ve never had an issue with PayPal or Venmo, prefer to buy/sell with established members

 

[utah400elk]

I have always used PayPal and it has worked for me. However, I always make sure I talk on the phone with the person.

 

[Alabama]

So... the consensus seems to be PayPal/Venmo but only with established members. No real protection offered unless you do PayPal goods and services (as long as it isn't guns or ammo).

 

[buckbull]

We have had long term members accounts compromised. Speaking to the seller is a must. A guy selling a rifle scope from Montana shouldn't sound like a guy from Nigeria.

 

[Redmt]

PayPal is terrible. Even when you're 100% confident of the other party, PayPal can screw it up and there's no recourse. I bought a scope from Dave N. He sent me all his info correctly, I sent it just as requested and PayPal sent it to the wrong recipient. They said that seeing as how I sent it friends and family there was nothing they would do because I sent it FF and they weren't responsible for the error on their part. The person that received it finally refunded it after nearly a month. PayPal? Fuggem!