How to Buy From Craigslist with PayPal
Selling and buying on Craigslist is tricky. For those who have sold a product on Craigslist, they will know that they are no available payment methods. If you want to receive payment for an item or pay for services, Craigslist recommends that the payment should be made in cash. However, there is another method that can help you make and receive payments using PayPal.
Although using PayPal for sending and receiving payments is not as secure as cash, it provides an excellent opportunity to get the job done while sitting at home. You will need the buyers or sellers PayPal email address to be able to complete the transactions.
If you still do not know the PayPal email address of your client, consider sending him a reminder or give him your email address. Since Craigslist does not support PayPal or other credit card payment options, both buyer and the seller should complete the transactions manually.
Instructions
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Sending money using PayPal is a simple process. If you do not have an account on PayPal, get one by visiting PayPal’s business website. You will need to provide personal, employment and credit details to open an account on PayPal.
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For those who already have an account on PayPal, they can visit PayPal.com and sign into your business or personal account. Sellers should be able to see the money minutes after the buyer sends money to your PayPal email address.
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If you are looking to pay for an item you bought on Craigslist, consider clicking the Send Money table that can be found just below the footer section of the website. Provide all the required information on the next page. Then you will be asked to enter the amount to send. Type in the amount and then click confirm to complete the transaction process.
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As soon as you have sent the money, notify the client either by email or phone call. Buyers should do this sooner rather than later so the seller can ship the item. Sellers, on the other hand, should notify the buyer the date he will ship the item and that he has received the money.
