eBay has dropped its bid to use Australia as a guinea pig to trial a new policy where all other modes of payment are barred except its own transaction gateway, PayPal.As a result, direct deposits, personal cheques and money orders will continue to exist as allowing all existing payment methods on eBay.com.au.
http://www.australianit.news.com.au/story/0,24897,23962517-15306,00.htmleBay backs down on Australian PayPal changes
eBay has backed down on plans to force all of its users on to PayPal just as the competition regulator looked set to scuttle the move.The policy would have locked out all payment methods – direct bank deposits, cheques and money orders – except PayPal, which eBay owns, and cash on delivery/pick-up.eBay’s proposals inspired a massive backlash among sellers, who would have been slugged with extra fees because PayPal charges them for each transaction.
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EBay drops Australian PayPal requirement
eBay has dropped its bid to use Australia as a guinea pig to trial a new policy where all other modes of payment are barred except its own transaction gateway, PayPal.