paulr

As per question?
There's no need for them to know my address,but can they?

Spoon

Paul, which part of my other explanation didn't you understand last week?

The address you submitted when opening your Paypal account will be visible on the sale notice, as will the buyers address.

paulr

Can i alter that?

Spoon

Not unless you open another Paypal account with a different address that you can verify by having a bank account or a card registered there.

The whole point is trying to promote honest trading which it does sound like you are trying your best to avoid.

Spoon

Dear Paulr,

This email confirms that you have received a 9.99 GBP from xxxxxxxxxxx (xxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.com).

View the details of this transaction here: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


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Payment Details


Purchased From: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Item Number Item Title Quantity Price Subtotal
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Dodgy DVDS
1 9.99 GBP 9.99 GBP


Postage & Packing:
(includes any seller packing fees) £5.00 GBP
Postal Insurance (not offered) : --


Total: £14.99 GBP
Note: Payment sent for Dodgy DVDS.

Thanks xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx



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Address Information


Address: xxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxx

Address Status: Confirmed





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Thank you for using PayPal!
The PayPal Team


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PayPal Email ID xxxxxx


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PayPal (Europe) Ltd. is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the United Kingdom as an electronic money institution.


Copy of PayPal payment that only shows buyers address on payment.

However your eBay (if using) sales invoice will show your address too.

scoobyvirgin

I find that quite funny as I've bought many things off ebay and they have all turned up. Yet when selling and taking payment by cheque I always get asked for my address.

Anyone care to answer why that is?

Trashman

It's too early...you're kidding right? HTF do they send you the cheque if they don't have your address. Pinch me I must be dreaming

Spoon

Stand up the resident dimlo.

Chip Sengravy

paulr

Spoon,thats the seller getting the buyers address which you need to send the item.
Here's a copy of something i recently bought using paypal.


Transaction Details


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eBay Payment Sent (ID Number ***********F)





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Total Amount:
-£20.50 GBP
Date:
2 Mar. 2005
Time:
19:11:22 GMT
Status:
Completed

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Item # Item Title Qty Price Subtotal
**6746326905 Targus Slimline Leather Laptop PC Bag 1 £16.00 GBP £16.00 GBP



Postage & Packing: via Royal Mail Standard Parcels
(includes any seller packing fees) £4.50 GBP
Postal Insurance : --

Total: £20.50 GBP


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Postal Address:

paul*******on
***********
POSTAL ADDRESS

Kingdom
Confirmed

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Payment To:
Simon Williams (The recipient of this payment is Non-US - Unverified)
Seller's ID:
wob689
Seller's Email:
simon.williams1****rgin.net

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Funding Type:
Credit Card
Funding Source:
£20.50 GBP - Visa/Delta/Electron Card XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-

This credit card transaction will appear on your bill as "PAYPAL *SIM*****ILLIA".

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Original Transaction

Date Type Status Details Amount
2 Mar. 2005 Payment To Simon Williams Completed ... -£20.50 GBP

Related Transactions
Date Type Status Details Amount
2 Mar. 2005 Transfer From Credit Card Completed Details £20.50 GBP




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Nowhere can i find the sellers address?

Warwick-hunt

if your the seller then the buyer can't see your address!
if you send money through paypal theres even an option "show address or not"
i've had a few paypal payments just saying "no address provided"

spoon do you mean both addresses are visible on the sale notice on ebay? cos i think thats changed now?

Spoon

Paul, as said above, on a Paypal transaction only you won't find the sellers address but if you went through eBay it will show your address on the invoice.

If you are planning to sell elsewhere and are only using PayPal as a payment method then you will be OK.

I can't think where you are planning to sell however, unless it's a pub far away from your area where you aren't known.

Even then I'd have thought cash was a better alternative.

Remember if you do use PayPal and your buyers aren't happy then they will more than likely do a chargeback if they know their onions. That way you'll be left without your dodgys' and the dosh, not to mention having your account closed down if enough people complain.

Oh then there's the Verified Rights Owner (VeRO) close on your tail!!

Spoon

It's changed to just show name and area but anybody can get exchange details if involved in a transaction. That includes phone numbers that might not be displayed in "MY eBay" after a transaction.

paulr

Cheers guys.
Even on Ebay the buyer cant see the sellers address as above.There is an option on paypal to change your address if needed.

(I'm only flogging a few technical discs on a car forum,but would rather stay annonymous,nowt serious tbh.)