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unholyark · Apr 07, 2008, 03:54 PM // 15:54

I'm amazed that Paypal hasn't been added to the online store and i'd really like to see it added,
i'm not going to list long reasons why or go on i just would really like to see it added and so do most people i know on guild wars (others don't care)

ScoobyDooby Dooo · Apr 07, 2008, 03:58 PM // 15:58

/signed...

Yes i was thinking the same when i bought EOTN awhile back....i hope they let u use paypal in gw 2 for w/e reason's and introduce it into gw for members in time to come.

Nice post....

HayesA · Apr 07, 2008, 04:18 PM // 16:18

/signed. Big time signed.

Been a happy user of Paypal for like 5 or 6 years now. Or in the very least, offer Google Checkout, as a third option.

Something nice to add for Guild Wars 2.

CandyPrince · Apr 07, 2008, 04:38 PM // 16:38

Whilst convinient I agree, I doubt it would get added. As I understand, it is expensive to have, because of course you have to give a percentage of the purchase to paypal aka ebay which is a higher charge than given to mastercard/visa/amexpress etc. For small timers, not a problem. For lots of transactions can become expensive, mind you others do!

Randvek · Apr 07, 2008, 07:49 PM // 19:49

Paypal is an evil, evil company. I wouldn't deal with them if I were ANet.

Yol · Apr 07, 2008, 08:31 PM // 20:31

I very much doubt that ANet will ever get involved with paypal. As a long-time eBay seller, let me explain. ebay own paypal. If someone buys something with paypal, and they decide they don't want it after receiving it, they can contact paypal and say they haven't received the item. Paypal then returns the money from the seller to the buyer (no questions asked).....and can block the bank account of the seller. It is then up to the seller to prove that the buyer did receive the item. Paypal doesn't accept recorded delivery (even with signatures), as proof of delivery. ebay has now forced all sellers to offer paypal on all items, and as a result, the number of sellers using the site has dropped dramatically (I've even stopped using it).

The point.....ANet won't want paypal shutting down its accounts because a load of kids buy its products and then say they haven't recieved it. I'm glad they have nothing to do with paypal.

Tarun · Apr 08, 2008, 12:23 AM // 00:23

/signed - alternative payment methods are good.

kullwarrior · Apr 08, 2008, 04:27 AM // 04:27

/signed
Half-life and Source game developer started it for Steam (they program use to run and give news about games) said explosive growth in popularity in the first week of allowing Paypal on their online store.

Master Ketsu · Apr 08, 2008, 04:35 AM // 04:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yol

I very much doubt that ANet will ever get involved with paypal. As a long-time eBay seller, let me explain. ebay own paypal. If someone buys something with paypal, and they decide they don't want it after receiving it, they can contact paypal and say they haven't received the item. Paypal then returns the money from the seller to the buyer (no questions asked).....and can block the bank account of the seller. It is then up to the seller to prove that the buyer did receive the item. Paypal doesn't accept recorded delivery (even with signatures), as proof of delivery. ebay has now forced all sellers to offer paypal on all items, and as a result, the number of sellers using the site has dropped dramatically (I've even stopped using it).

The point.....ANet won't want paypal shutting down its accounts because a load of kids buy its products and then say they haven't recieved it. I'm glad they have nothing to do with paypal.

Quoted for truth. I have also been a Ebay seller ( mostly collectibles. MTG, baseball, Warhammer, ect. ) and being in that position lets you see the true face of paypal: A one sided middleman. Many people have been ripped off by their system. The current IGS method is fine.