Dumb Question

[Brian in Montana]

I have a couple items I'd kind of like to try selling, but... How do you sell something online? I get I could take pictures and post them with a description and price, etc. But somebody in another state wants to buy it, then what? Usually the buyer sends a check and I'd ship the merch after it clears? I hear of PayPal, but I'm not even entirely sure what it is.

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[VikingsGuy]

I have a couple items I'd kind of like to try selling, but... How do you sell something online? I get I could take pictures and post them with a description and price, etc. But somebody in another state wants to buy it, then what? Usually the buyer sends a check and I'd ship the merch after it clears? I hear of PayPal, but I'm not even entirely sure what it is.

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I prefer Zelle as I am a WellsFargo customer and like that payments go right to my account. PayPal is easy to set up (just need an email address), but then it is stuck in that account without paying fees to move to your real bank. But if you don’t need the cash right away, you can leave the value there and then use it to buy something else via paypal. Make sure folks use the “friend and family” feature or you will also get charged credit card type fees applied to the funds. You can also do USPS money order or a bank cashier’s check, they clear pretty quickly upon deposit. I would never take personal check over the web.

 

[stealthy_bowman]

Try the Venmo app. Super easy way to transfer $.

 

[Jape]

Try the Venmo app. Super easy way to transfer $.

Yes, love Venmo. Super easy and intuitive.

 

[Brian in Montana]

I'm a Wells Fargo customer, I will look into Zelle, but I've never heard of it. Is that something I'd just walk into the local branch and ask about?

 

[bushman13]

App store on your phone

I'm a Wells Fargo customer, I will look into Zelle, but I've never heard of it. Is that something I'd just walk into the local branch and ask about?

 

[rjthehunter]

I'd recommend using Venmo. Everyone seems to use it. The money goes directly to your bank account as well. It's pretty easy to setup as well.

 

[COEngineer]

App store on your phone

Find someone under 20 yrs old, they will have you up and running in minutes.

 

[brockel]

Have the person send you a postal money order. Once you get it ship the item

 

[VikingsGuy]

I'm a Wells Fargo customer, I will look into Zelle, but I've never heard of it. Is that something I'd just walk into the local branch and ask about?

Setup is easy on the online banking site. Provide the email and confirm on cell phone and you are good to go. I am sure there is a “how to” on the web.

 

[VikingsGuy]

Have the person send you a postal money order. Once you get it ship the item

Funds are guaranteed, but fraud not. Fake money orders are a thing. WF clears them in 72 hours so that is how long I wait unless I know the person.

 

[mtmuley]

PayPal is anti firearms. mtmuley

 

[Hilljackoutlaw]

WF are crooks...bank local people and help your community not the potters of the world. Rant over

I use venmo and paypal. After @mtmuley post maybe just venmo now.

 

[d-edward]

PayPal is anti firearms. mtmuley

As an FYI, Venmo was acquired by PayPal a few years back.

 

[mtmuley]

As an FYI, Venmo was acquired by PayPal a few years back.

I don't use either. Friend of mine with a firearms related company has had a really bad experience with PayPal. mtmuley

 

[VikingsGuy]

Paypal will cancel your transfer if they know it is for firearms or ammo. But of course they would almost never know what two private parties are exchanging. But small shops that used it got hit hard when they cracked down. Paypal is one of the worst anti-2A companies out there.

 

[VikingsGuy]

"Venmo has a social element that Zelle lacks. Venmo allows users to see and comment on each other’s transactions, even with emojis." Yup, no thanks.

 

[Sytes]

Paypal will cancel your transfer if they know it is for firearms or ammo. But of course they would almost never know what two private parties are exchanging. But small shops that used it got hit hard when they cracked down. Paypal is one of the worst anti-2A companies out there.

Good to know. Thanks for sharing.

 

[westbranch]

"Venmo has a social element that Zelle lacks. Venmo allows users to see and comment on each other’s transactions, even with emojis." Yup, no thanks.

If you forget cash at the bar and your friend covers for you, send them funds back on venmo saying "Thanks for the great night "

 

[cahunter805]

I don't use either. Friend of mine with a firearms related company has had a really bad experience with PayPal. mtmuley

Sure is a bummer deal for Steve! PayPal is ridiculous!!!