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Old 29-11-2005 | 03:57 PM
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Default STOP PRESS - I now have paypal :cry:

With the help of Billabong . I finally got round to setting up a paypal account .
Old 29-11-2005 | 04:01 PM
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About time Mike

I can pay for my steering wheel refurb now
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Would you like to be my first Paypal customer then ?
Old 29-11-2005 | 04:03 PM
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about fookin time

just in time for xmas too
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good work now all you have to do is wait for the hackers and dodgy e mails
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You gonna be charitable and waive the 2% charge then?
Old 29-11-2005 | 04:12 PM
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Honest question, did you ever pay me that money for when I did that manifold transfer mate?

I have no recollection if you did

I 100% trust you and also realise you are super anally organised so I realise the answer is almost certainly yes
Old 29-11-2005 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
You gonna be charitable and waive the 2% charge then?
Good point
Old 29-11-2005 | 04:35 PM
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Lee, you really are shit, I gave you the money in PERSON and if I remember correctly, you gave it straight to Martin . You had loads of cash on you that day for this reason....
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
You gonna be charitable and waive the 2% charge then?
On some items it is possible on others where the margins are very tight already, it isn't.
Old 29-11-2005 | 04:39 PM
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Well done!
Old 29-11-2005 | 04:45 PM
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....I'm just waiting for the panic call "Bill, help! Some Nigerian has withdrawn Ł10K from my PayPal account....."

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Originally Posted by Billabong
....I'm just waiting for the panic call "Bill, help! Some Nigerian has withdrawn Ł10K from my PayPal account....."

lol...and the follow up
''but it's ok now because I've sent him Ł3000 and hes sending me back Ł13,000''
Old 29-11-2005 | 04:51 PM
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about time too Mike - much better than shonky cheques
Old 29-11-2005 | 04:59 PM
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Bill,
Can someone do that then ?
Old 29-11-2005 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Bill,
Can someone do that then ?
just post your password.....and I'm sure someone will show you
Old 29-11-2005 | 05:06 PM
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If i were you i would read up a bit about paypal and remove my account asap, lol.

they're shit, the first customer that makes a complaint can make that you never see any of your money again...
Old 29-11-2005 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Joris_FRST
If i were you i would read up a bit about paypal and remove my account asap, lol.

they're shit, the first customer that makes a complaint can make that you never see any of your money again...
which is a grave generalisation of a system that many thousands of people are members of, problem free.....granted there's problems with everything....but for the most part....used wisely it's very effective

I've heard many more bad words about alternative payment processors....so weighed up it seems like a good option....bear in mind the charge % rates etc....and the ability to put forward disputes as opposed to customers just charging back with no prior warning or discussion....as is the case with many of the processors....
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End of the day, if you're a trader, you're the one who gets but-f'ed whenever a customer complains, wether it be CC company, merchant services or PayPal.

I've been using PayPal for years, never had one problem with it personally - you just have to be careful, as with almost everything thesedays....
Old 29-11-2005 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Would you like to be my first Paypal customer then ?
Yeah ok then.....But only if.....

Originally Posted by RichardPON
You gonna be charitable and waive the 2% charge then?
Old 29-11-2005 | 06:04 PM
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Loving the christmas snow on your home page too
Old 29-11-2005 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Katie
Originally Posted by Billabong
....I'm just waiting for the panic call "Bill, help! Some Nigerian has withdrawn Ł10K from my PayPal account....."

lol...and the follow up
''but it's ok now because I've sent him Ł3000 and hes sending me back Ł13,000''
Sounds about right!

I've just cancelled mine today, fookin paypal!
Old 29-11-2005 | 06:47 PM
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Oh fuck I've got a long shopping list as well
Old 29-11-2005 | 06:50 PM
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Mike what exactly did you need Bill's help for to set-up a Payapl account
I also have never had a problem using it in the last few years either btw
Old 29-11-2005 | 06:57 PM
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i had a issue and paypal sorted it, must admit there prcedure aint that good though
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Spadge,

Mike and computers go together like Bill and normal coloured jackets
Old 29-11-2005 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
Spadge,

Mike and computers go together like Bill and normal coloured jackets
Ahhh i see
Didn't realise he was 'that' computer iliterate
Old 29-11-2005 | 10:30 PM
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Mike is someone who would ask where the any key is when it asks to "press any key"
Old 29-11-2005 | 10:34 PM
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Mike - I am taking NO blame for anything that goes wrong with your paypal before you start LOL

Also - V looking forward to next friday, we'll look a bit dumb in our female company so i say stick to cossie chat ROFLOL
Old 29-11-2005 | 10:35 PM
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i have used it for a while now problem free, only downside is the charges.

but ignore e-mails asking you to log-in, confirm details etc cos they're all fake
Old 30-11-2005 | 01:52 AM
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Let the shopping begin...
Old 30-11-2005 | 02:08 AM
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good on ya..... with a Paypal account comes....







...... Paypal fees.........

Old 30-11-2005 | 07:55 AM
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Great Stuff Mike, You gave me the cheapest price by far on the my coilovers but had to put it on the plastic so had to take my bussiness else where.

Not anymore though!!
Old 30-11-2005 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by SPADGE
Mike what exactly did you need Bill's help for to set-up a Payapl account
I also have never had a problem using it in the last few years either btw

Thick as 2 proverbial short planks!

And he take the piss out of me!!

PS about bloody time you shonky trader!!
Old 30-11-2005 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Franco
Originally Posted by SPADGE
Mike what exactly did you need Bill's help for to set-up a Payapl account
I also have never had a problem using it in the last few years either btw

Thick as 2 proverbial short planks!
Well considering that you ask me for advice - where does that put YOU in the intellectual "food chain"
Old 30-11-2005 | 09:06 AM
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Ok i'll accept the

PS thats only cosworth related questions everyone!! I'd rather ask a badger for advise on anything else!!

PPS he's a sarcy old sod anyway!!
Old 30-11-2005 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Franco
PPS he's a sarcy old sod anyway!!
No, it's just that my motto is "The customer is always right until he / she disagrees with anything I say or do - I then reserve the right to point this out with copious amounts of verbal abuse" .
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what a drawn out, boring and unfunny motto....

I can see why you choose it, suits you perfectly
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Originally Posted by Porkie
what a drawn out, boring and unfunny motto....

I can see why you choose it, suits you perfectly
Where's the cocky wanker smiley Lee, think its needed!!!
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Lee,
Well you taught me everything I didn't need to know .


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