PayPal being pressured by the DemocRATS?

[GoodGuywitha9mm]

A co-worker and avid gun guy told me this:


He had recently sold some firearm “parts” on e-Bay. He accepted payment through PayPal (all normal so far…).


PayPal contacted him and blatantly told him “We don’t allow Gun Parts to be sold using PayPal. Now the first thing I thought is he is RECEIVING payment from a sale, not using PayPal to purchase them, and why wouldn’t they approach the buyer???


In any case they stated they were reviewing the transaction, froze his PP account, and told him that his funds could be held up for up to 180 days!


WTF???


As long as it isn’t illegal (I don’t know what he sold, but he is a collector of older style (1800’s to early 1900’s) rifles, accessories, and the like). He is a stand up guy; not one to risk selling something he shouldn’t.

Anyone had a similar run in??? BS if you ask me…

 

[Hector Heco]

Wow that sounds crazy and I just bought an complete upper and used my PayPal acct to pay.

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[GoodGuywitha9mm]

Wow that sounds crazy and I just bought an complete upper and used my PayPal acct to pay.

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Yeah I assume I have the “whole story”, but this guy is a stand up guy, and not someone trying to get away with something. Big brother strikes again!

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

Exactly why I don't keep a single penny in my account. I haven't used it in ages anyhow.

 

[Phazer]

I've bought MANY firearm accessories through eBay with PayPal. Never had an issue. Though, finding some items (which are creatively listed) can be tricky.

 

[Sneezy]

I bought a PA legal barrel with a flash suppressor with no issues. Had it sent to my place in PA....I'd never shoot that sucker in NY....

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

I'm sure they are totally fine with and allow ISIS or Hezbollah payments though

 

[NYGuns]

This has actually been a PayPal rule for several years (at least 5) but they never really enforced it too much on parts, mostly just on actual guns. However, some sites (like GunBroker) still get away with it. what is-paypal’s-policy-on-transactions-that-involve-firearms

Edit: Looks like as of 4 days ago GunBroker updated their PayPal policy page - PayPal Policy on Firearms

 

[Mk44]

There are ton's of gun parts for sale on eBay. There are even businesses(stores) that sell gun parts on ebay & uses paypal to handle the transaction.

I've sold gun parts on ebay using paypal for the transaction. no issues/ no messages.
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So, I don't understand why they would single out your co-worker.

 

[GoodGuywitha9mm]

Exactly why I don't keep a single penny in my account. I haven't used it in ages anyhow.

Evidently he has more than the average bear in his account...

 

[Jmac00]

A co-worker and avid gun guy told me this:


He had recently sold some firearm “parts” on e-Bay. He accepted payment through PayPal (all normal so far…).


PayPal contacted him and blatantly told him “We don’t allow Gun Parts to be sold using PayPal. Now the first thing I thought is he is RECEIVING payment from a sale, not using PayPal to purchase them, and why wouldn’t they approach the buyer???


In any case they stated they were reviewing the transaction, froze his PP account, and told him that his funds could be held up for up to 180 days!


WTF???


As long as it isn’t illegal (I don’t know what he sold, but he is a collector of older style (1800’s to early 1900’s) rifles, accessories, and the like). He is a stand up guy; not one to risk selling something he shouldn’t.

Anyone had a similar run in??? BS if you ask me…

Regardless of PP policy, I believe it's against the law to hold funds hostage for a LEGAL transaction. I believe your buddy should spend a few bucks and have a lawyer send a stern letter PP to release these funds or face a legal challenge, that they will surely lose

 

[libertysnake]

It's a private business. They can do what they want.

However, if they don't want to allow people to pursue their freedoms, then the favor should be returned with likewise discrimination. Conservative businesses should start screening and not doing business with liberals, on the grounds they "don't want to support the freedoms in the bill of rights."

Treat them as they would treat others.

 

[GoodGuywitha9mm]

It's a private business. They can do what they want.

However, if they don't want to allow people to pursue their freedoms, then the favor should be returned with likewise discrimination. Conservative businesses should start screening and not doing business with liberals, on the grounds they "don't want to support the freedoms in the bill of rights."

Treat them as they would treat others.

My thoughts exactly!

 

[2WheelGnnr]

damn....I have a paypal account... it came in hany at times....times to close it down/not use them anymore.

its just parts....car parts, gun parts......jeez.....run your business and stay outta mine!!!!!

 

[Sneezy]

This has actually been a PayPal rule for several years (at least 5) but they never really enforced it too much on parts, mostly just on actual guns. However, some sites (like GunBroker) still get away with it. what is-paypal’s-policy-on-transactions-that-involve-firearms

Edit: Looks like as of 4 days ago GunBroker updated their PayPal policy page - PayPal Policy on Firearms

I bought some ammo a few months ago and used PP but had to wait for the seller to provide and email address. I am a keeper of ammo so it was a legit purpose.

But FU-Ebay for dictating what we can and can't pay for with your service. we will find a way around it though.

 

[NYGuns]

I bought some ammo a few months ago and used PP but had to wait for the seller to provide and email address. I am a keeper of ammo so it was a legit purpose.

But FU-Ebay for dictating what we can and can't pay for with your service. we will find a way around it though.

We shall overcome

 

[Acer-m14]

paypal loves pron payments thou .. LOL

He had recently sold some firearm “parts” on e-Bay. He accepted payment through PayPal

1 .. where did he sell the the parts ??
2 .. payment was ebay .. so way say whats its for .. its a gift .. friend xfer .. shut up ..

learn the loop holes

all my gun stuff buys via paypal are sex toys .. lol ..

 

[GoodGuywitha9mm]

Yeah, I don’t have details on what he sold...