PayPal/Captain Sim dispute

Be aware that a dispute has developed between Paypal and Captain Sim which includes recent transactions for The legendary Herc -C130 - visit Captain Sim for details. Captain Sim are contacting their customers directly by e-mail but new purchasers beware.

I can't find the information you're referring to. Do you have to sign up to access it?
In the "Purchase" section I was hoping to find info on alternative payment methods - no luck.

I'd sure like to know more about it. A few weeks ago another member here sounded a warning regarding PayPal - and now this...

Paranoia is knocking on the door again

Thanks,
Rick

You can order the C-130 w/o using paypal. Thats what I did. I don't use paypal and it works fine for me.

That's comforting to know, thanks Jared - now why didn't you pay for my download as well while you were at it??

Anyway, I'd still like to read about this PayPal dispute. Always a good idea to stay ahead of possible trouble in the future

Thanks,
Rick

Answering my own question - I just found this in case anyone else is interested

http://www.fsstation.com/content/view/164/2/


Greetings,
Rick

can captainsim sue them for that?

I AM a genius... but I ain't a DA

They can sue. The question is, can they prevail. I'm reviewing the paypal contract and am trying to discern where their action is permitted.

I also sent paypal an email stating that because the have shown themselves to NOT be a reliable funds transfer agent, I am ceasing to use them.

Of course, they didn't accept the email

"Thank you for contacting PayPal Customer Service.

In an effort to assist you as quickly and efficiently as possible, please direct all customer service inquires through our website. Click on the hyperlink below to go to the PayPal website. After entering your email address and password into the Member Log In box, you can submit your inquiry via our Customer Service Contact form. If you indicate the type of question you have with as much detail as you can, we will be able to provide you with the best customer service possible.

If your email program is unable to open hyperlinks, please copy and paste this URL into the address bar of your browser.

https://www.paypal.com/wf/f=default

If you are contacting PayPal because you are unable to log into your account, please use the contact form below.

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Thank you for choosing PayPal!

This email is sent to you by the contracting entity to your User Agreement, either PayPal Inc or PayPal (Europe) Limited. PayPal(Europe) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK as an electronic money institution.

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Original Email:
Gentlemen:

I happened to notice the news story below. Since it appears PayPal is not a reliable payment transfer source, please be advised I will not use paypal until its reliability can be assured. I hope the vendor in question decides to litigate this matter.

"Captain Sim, as a qualified PayPal World Seller, relied on their payment system since 2001. With the release of the 'Legendary C-130', there was a major increase in earnings, which seems to have raised a flag for PayPal.
As
a result, Captain Sim's account was frozen for 180 days, and they were given two options: 1. Wait until the investigation process is completed or 2.
Refund all costumers and ask for a re-purchase.

Since a big part of the 'Legendary C-130' sales were made though PayPal and PayPal has no plan to pay them in 6 months, Captain Sim has gone with the "full refund and re-purchase" option. Every costumer who have paid them via PayPal from noon GMT of the 12 Oct '05 to the noon GMT of the 22 Oct '05 should receive an e-mail with further instructions on how to re-purchase (using a more reliable system).""

http://www.paypalwarning.com/


Wish I had read this before using PayPal:-

What a horror story!! Did you read this

Since a big part of the 'Legendary C-130' sales were made though PayPal and PayPal has no plan to pay them in 6 months, Captain Sim has gone with the "full refund and re-purchase" option. Every costumer who have paid them via PayPal from noon GMT of the 12 Oct '05 to the noon GMT of the 22 Oct '05 should receive an e-mail with further instructions on how to re-purchase (using a more reliable system).

Are you elligible for that "full refund and re-purchase" option?

Good luck to you,
Rick