| One of the things that scares most people out of | | | | when you sign up. They'll confirm your account by |
| selling items on eBay is wondering how they're going | | | | making two very small deposits. |
| to get paid. But, you needn't be worried. It's not | | | | It takes a couple of days to confirm your account, |
| nearly as complicated as it seems. | | | | but once that's done, you can add other bank |
| As always, since the inception of eBay, you can | | | | accounts including savings accounts, credit cards, and |
| accept checks and money orders through the mail. | | | | debit cards and have them all linked together. |
| But, that takes a lot of time and of course there's | | | | Once you're confirmed, to accept Paypal as a |
| always that chance you take with a personal check | | | | payment method, you just click on the checkbox on |
| and having it returned. | | | | the eBay item listing form and you're all set. |
| No, there's a much quicker, safer way to accept | | | | Paypal charges a percentage of each transfer made |
| payment for items you sell on eBay. It's a Paypal | | | | into your account, but for this small price, they offer |
| account. | | | | convenience of immediate payment and even eBay |
| What is Paypal? Glad you asked... | | | | seller protection against fraud and disputes. |
| Paypal is a service that offers you a sort of online | | | | Paypal isn't a convenience for eBay sellers anymore. |
| bank account. You actually link it to your real bank | | | | It's a necessity. Buyers want their items as soon as |
| account and it's really all you need to accept | | | | possible, and paying with Paypal helps them get it |
| payment on eBay. | | | | quicker. |
| It's safe and secure. And it's totally integrated with | | | | And, if you apply for, and receive, a Paypal debit |
| eBay. What does that mean? Simply put, you can | | | | card, you will have access to the money immediately. |
| accept payment from your winning bidders with one | | | | I love my Paypal debit card. It is accepted |
| click of your mouse and eBay takes care of the rest. | | | | everywhere major credit cards are accepted and |
| They direct your buyer to Paypal after the auction | | | | works just like your bank account debit card. In fact, |
| for payment. And Paypal even has a link on their | | | | it's better. When I use my Paypal debit card as a |
| main page now stating "Sell on eBay." | | | | credit card, Paypal gives me 1% of my purchase |
| Opening a Paypal account is free and deliciously easy. | | | | price back. |
| Go to their main page at and follow the links. They'll | | | | So, if you're worried about getting paid for your |
| have you set up in no time. They'll ask for your | | | | auctions on eBay, worry no more. Get over to |
| name, address, etc. They'll also ask for your bank | | | | Paypal and open your account. |
| account information, so have your checkbook handy | | | | |