Question re Paypal - GoFuckYourself.com

G Sharp · 01-08-2003, 04:34 PM

Anyone know if there is a paypal option for rebilling? or do they pretty much handle only single billing?

Babaganoosh · 01-08-2003, 04:54 PM

Yes, they have memberships. The only problem is, they email the subscriber every time they are rebilled.

stocktrader23 · 01-08-2003, 05:24 PM

Yes it is true that paypal sends an email everytime they rebill.

However, they already boast over 20 million people worldwide. Now it may be different for your customers that have never used paypal before but for regular users it doesn't matter if they get an email or not. Regular users login and see their recent transactions and open memberships pretty much every day. True this may cause some new paypal users to cancel early but as for the growing pool of current members it would be nothing new. I have used paypal since the beginning and a rebill email would in no way surprise me. I would know about it before I ever saw the email.

Another good point is that many paypal users have hundreds of $$$ in their account that didn't come from their job, income, etc. It cam from selling stuff online. Because it isn't their main income they spend it VERY FREELY. Paypal listings sometimes double or triple my sales of non adult items.

The 20 million users that do have an account are for the most part familiar with it 100%.

By the way, they also have a script on the website you can configure to generate membership numbers and password protect your members area. Also, there are tons of billing programs that work with paypal.

If you want to know anything else just ask me. I have sold thousands and thousands of dollars through paypal and have even done subscriptions for non adult items. Not one time did a customer cancel because of the email. They knew it was coming beforehand.

G Sharp · 01-08-2003, 05:30 PM

Stocktrader, thanks for the detailed response.

Does Paypal still pay $5 for every new member recruited?

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Originally posted by stocktrader23
Yes it is true that paypal sends an email everytime they rebill.

However, they already boast over 20 million people worldwide. Now it may be different for your customers that have never used paypal before but for regular users it doesn't matter if they get an email or not. Regular users login and see their recent transactions and open memberships pretty much every day. True this may cause some new paypal users to cancel early but as for the growing pool of current members it would be nothing new. I have used paypal since the beginning and a rebill email would in no way surprise me. I would know about it before I ever saw the email.

Another good point is that many paypal users have hundreds of $$$ in their account that didn't come from their job, income, etc. It cam from selling stuff online. Because it isn't their main income they spend it VERY FREELY. Paypal listings sometimes double or triple my sales of non adult items.

The 20 million users that do have an account are for the most part familiar with it 100%.

By the way, they also have a script on the website you can configure to generate membership numbers and password protect your members area. Also, there are tons of billing programs that work with paypal.

If you want to know anything else just ask me. I have sold thousands and thousands of dollars through paypal and have even done subscriptions for non adult items. Not one time did a customer cancel because of the email. They knew it was coming beforehand.

G Sharp · 01-08-2003, 05:33 PM

Stocktrader,

One other question: are there affiliate scripts available that work with Paypal? I am working on a pay per sign up program that uses Paypal as a processor.

Thanks in advance,

G Sharp

ZoiNk · 01-08-2003, 06:32 PM

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Originally posted by G Sharp
Anyone know if there is a paypal option for rebilling? or do they pretty much handle only single billing?

If you use paypal on an adult site, you have to shell over $1500 for Visa and Mastercard fees. Aparently some ppl at paypal don't even realize this, so you will get different stories depending on who you talk to there, aparently some people don't know this policy.
ZoiNk

primo DM · 01-08-2003, 08:24 PM

stay far far far away from paypal, my cash is still frozen, had to fax them 4 times now with a whooping 14 pages total, and they still are requesting more, i had my fucking bank call them. still witholding!

asuna · 01-08-2003, 08:31 PM

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Originally posted by primo DM
stay far far far away from paypal, my cash is still frozen, had to fax them 4 times now with a whooping 14 pages total, and they still are requesting more, i had my fucking bank call them. still witholding!

Im sure you read all the paypal hate sites.... What did they request?

G Sharp · 01-08-2003, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by primo DM
stay far far far away from paypal, my cash is still frozen, had to fax them 4 times now with a whooping 14 pages total, and they still are requesting more, i had my fucking bank call them. still witholding!

Was this in regards to the Visa regs or some other compliance issue?

stocktrader23 · 01-08-2003, 09:46 PM

I have seen paypal affiliate scripts on the web.

Yes they still pay $5 a new account but with crazy restrictions. They have to upload $250 from their bank first and nobody does that. I think 1 person under me ever do that. When I got on they paid $10 per signup immediately.

I used to sell something for $10. Tell them if they paid with paypal they got $10 so it was free. And I made $10 for referring them. They got a $10 bonus also.

Paypal has frozen my account before but I straightened it out. Once you have everything on file you should have no more problems.

What are they asking for?

G Sharp · 01-08-2003, 09:56 PM

One of the respondents to this thread said there's a registration fee. Is there?

How fast is it to set up?

You got the URL for that affiliate script?

Thanks for the help,

G Sharp

Quote:

Originally posted by stocktrader23
I have seen paypal affiliate scripts on the web.

Yes they still pay $5 a new account but with crazy restrictions. They have to upload $250 from their bank first and nobody does that. I think 1 person under me ever do that. When I got on they paid $10 per signup immediately.

I used to sell something for $10. Tell them if they paid with paypal they got $10 so it was free. And I made $10 for referring them. They got a $10 bonus also.

Paypal has frozen my account before but I straightened it out. Once you have everything on file you should have no more problems.

What are they asking for?

stocktrader23 · 01-08-2003, 10:45 PM

There is no fee to get a paypal account. Put your credit card, and bank account online. It will say confirm your credit card by waiting on mail but the bank will usually be confirmed the next day and then the account works anyway.

As for the affiliate script just do a google search for it. I think there are several available.

As for the fee, some people have been charged a fee for doing adult websites. I did one for a very short time and never got asked about the fee. You just set up a subscription button. You may want to call first but some of their reps are definately clueless.

Good Luck.

01-08-2003, 04:34 PM	#1
G Sharp So Fucking Banned Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,343	Question re Paypal Anyone know if there is a paypal option for rebilling? or do they pretty much handle only single billing?

01-08-2003, 04:54 PM	#2
Babaganoosh ♥♥♥ Likes Hugs ♥♥♥ Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: /home Posts: 15,841	Yes, they have memberships. The only problem is, they email the subscriber every time they are rebilled. __________________ I like pie.

01-08-2003, 05:24 PM	#3
stocktrader23 Let's do some business. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The dirty south. Posts: 18,781	Yes it is true that paypal sends an email everytime they rebill. However, they already boast over 20 million people worldwide. Now it may be different for your customers that have never used paypal before but for regular users it doesn't matter if they get an email or not. Regular users login and see their recent transactions and open memberships pretty much every day. True this may cause some new paypal users to cancel early but as for the growing pool of current members it would be nothing new. I have used paypal since the beginning and a rebill email would in no way surprise me. I would know about it before I ever saw the email. Another good point is that many paypal users have hundreds of $$$ in their account that didn't come from their job, income, etc. It cam from selling stuff online. Because it isn't their main income they spend it VERY FREELY. Paypal listings sometimes double or triple my sales of non adult items. The 20 million users that do have an account are for the most part familiar with it 100%. By the way, they also have a script on the website you can configure to generate membership numbers and password protect your members area. Also, there are tons of billing programs that work with paypal. If you want to know anything else just ask me. I have sold thousands and thousands of dollars through paypal and have even done subscriptions for non adult items. Not one time did a customer cancel because of the email. They knew it was coming beforehand. __________________ Hands Free Adult - Join Once, Earn For Life "I try to make a habit of bouncing my eyes up to the face of a beautiful woman, and often repeat “not mine” in my head or even verbally. She’s not mine. God has her set aside. She’s not mine. She’s His little girl, and she needs me to fight for her by keeping my eyes where they should be."

01-08-2003, 08:24 PM	#7
primo DM Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle, Wa Posts: 159	stay far far far away from paypal, my cash is still frozen, had to fax them 4 times now with a whooping 14 pages total, and they still are requesting more, i had my fucking bank call them. still witholding! __________________ This Space for Rent. CF4L!

01-08-2003, 09:46 PM	#10
stocktrader23 Let's do some business. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The dirty south. Posts: 18,781	I have seen paypal affiliate scripts on the web. Yes they still pay $5 a new account but with crazy restrictions. They have to upload $250 from their bank first and nobody does that. I think 1 person under me ever do that. When I got on they paid $10 per signup immediately. I used to sell something for $10. Tell them if they paid with paypal they got $10 so it was free. And I made $10 for referring them. They got a $10 bonus also. Paypal has frozen my account before but I straightened it out. Once you have everything on file you should have no more problems. What are they asking for? __________________ Hands Free Adult - Join Once, Earn For Life "I try to make a habit of bouncing my eyes up to the face of a beautiful woman, and often repeat “not mine” in my head or even verbally. She’s not mine. God has her set aside. She’s not mine. She’s His little girl, and she needs me to fight for her by keeping my eyes where they should be."

01-08-2003, 05:33 PM	#5
G Sharp So Fucking Banned Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,343	Stocktrader, One other question: are there affiliate scripts available that work with Paypal? I am working on a pay per sign up program that uses Paypal as a processor. Thanks in advance, G Sharp

01-08-2003, 10:45 PM	#12
stocktrader23 Let's do some business. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The dirty south. Posts: 18,781	There is no fee to get a paypal account. Put your credit card, and bank account online. It will say confirm your credit card by waiting on mail but the bank will usually be confirmed the next day and then the account works anyway. As for the affiliate script just do a google search for it. I think there are several available. As for the fee, some people have been charged a fee for doing adult websites. I did one for a very short time and never got asked about the fee. You just set up a subscription button. You may want to call first but some of their reps are definately clueless. Good Luck. __________________ Hands Free Adult - Join Once, Earn For Life "I try to make a habit of bouncing my eyes up to the face of a beautiful woman, and often repeat “not mine” in my head or even verbally. She’s not mine. God has her set aside. She’s not mine. She’s His little girl, and she needs me to fight for her by keeping my eyes where they should be."