I wish there was an alternative to paypal/ebay but they pretty much monopolize payments and auctions, respectively. Sure there are some other options, but the issue is getting EVERYONE to adopt these alternatives, some of which might not have the relative ease of use that paypal does.
I never have a remaining balance in my paypal account- I transfer directly from my bank for purchases and I transfer directly to my bank when I receive payments (unless its for a still incomplete commission or I received it in error etc).
Still, I dont like encouraging their behavior by patronizing their businesses. For furry stuff, there are alternatives. For other things.... not so much. Craigslist is horribly unsafe so I don't even consider it an option and some items have a limited market even on ebay, and a nonexistant market elsewhere.
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I never have a remaining balance in my paypal account- I transfer directly from my bank for purchases and I transfer directly to my bank when I receive payments (unless its for a still incomplete commission or I received it in error etc).
Still, I dont like encouraging their behavior by patronizing their businesses. For furry stuff, there are alternatives. For other things.... not so much. Craigslist is horribly unsafe so I don't even consider it an option and some items have a limited market even on ebay, and a nonexistant market elsewhere.