Hi, Due to my financial situation I can only buy very little month via electronic payment yet I usually can buy more via Money Order. I have been paying via Money Order since the October deadline. Sellers can accept Money Orders if requested by bidder. Sellers just can't solicit or force any payment but electronic payment.

Visit the eBay link below about half way down the page shows the info below.
http://pages.ebay.com/sell/August2008Update/OtherFAQ/index.html#3

  • What should I do if a buyer demands to pay with checks or money orders?
    We know that some buyers will still want to pay with checks and money orders, even after this policy change goes into effect. When this happens, explain to your buyers the benefits that come with electronic payments:
    • More secure payments
    • Faster delivery of their purchases
    • More protection in case anything goes wrong.
    Some buyers may be anxious about online payments or may not have a bank account. In these cases, suggest that they try using a prepaid debit card. More information on prepaid debit cards can be found online through card providers such as Visa, MasterCard, and Green Dot.

    What should I do if I have long-standing, repeat customers who insist on paying with checks or money orders, even after I explain the benefits of electronic payments and offer suggestions?
    We know this may happen occasionally. A seller can accept check and money order payment from a buyer if (and only if) the buyer requests it. We will not take action against a seller who is trying to accommodate their buyer, complete a sale and be in compliance with the policy. Once these changes go into effect October 20, 2008, a seller cannot in any way solicit check or money order payment from a buyer. This is considered "abuse of the payments policy". We will take action against such abuse. Remember also, you can refuse to accept these payment methods. If the buyer doesn't pay, you can file an unpaid item (UPI) complaint. Buyers who insist on paying with these prohibited payment methods in a UPI claim will lose the claim and will not be allowed to leave negative feedback.
     
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