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I was about to write a post (seems like that PayPal chargeback of $3000 story is getting around) about using PayPal to sell suits/etc. I myself have used it several times (never for such a large sum the most I've charged was like $500 +shipping) but it's kind of upsetting and off-putting that it seems as though even with tracking info and whatnot it appears as though PayPal more often than not sides with the buyer.

The more I hear these kinds of stories, the more it makes me anxious about using this service, even though I do my best to provide adequate information, and work to protect both myself and the customer.

I try to avoid working with minors (though I'm not against it) but one question I have is I see a lot of people say they won't work with people under 18. How do you go about verifying that? Couldn't a potential commissioner who is a minor simply lie about that sort of information?

Lastly, my biggest question is, what are the alternatives to PayPal? I've done a bit of reading on Google Wallet but not sure how well it works? For selling at cons I'm looking into Square? Do you have to link that to PayPal or can it just go direct into a back account? Just curious about (other than maintaining good business practices) how to make for smooth transactions with the least chance of fraud/scam/getting screwed over.

I've begun to consider requiring money orders for everything, but not sure how well that'd work out, since there is little protection on the buyer side (while I know I'm honest I realize that demands A LOT of trust on the buyer's part) and also concerned about something like that getting stolen/lost in the mail.

Thoughts?

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