There are times when money orders make sense, and some times when PayPal is better.

Example where money order is good -

Forum member is selling high-dollar part, say for a price of $400 for a pair of Euro lights. The extra $1.50 service fee on the money order is a very small percentage of the total purchase price for the buyer. The PayPal fee would have been fairly high for the seller. Seller might have been harder to negotiate with if they knew they had a 2.9% fee to pay - might have held firm at $415 or something like that. In the long run, everyone wins - buyer saves money, seller saves money. Now, there are times when the seller might be fine with eating the fee in order to get the money right away or the buyer might have paid more to get the item shipped sooner - then PayPal still makes sense.

On the other hand, for something small like a trunk badge for $10, requiring a money order is a lot to ask. You're asking someone to pay over 10% extra for the part after service fees. On the other hand, the 2.9% paypal fee is fairly small on this part for the seller.

It is what it is, and you can accept whatever forms of payment you're comfortable with as as seller. But since the subject has devolved to that, it's worth discussing the limitations.

__________________
1979 300D 040 Black on Black - 1985 300D Maaco job (sadly sprayed over 199 Black Pearl Metallic) on Palamino

http://i.imgur.com/LslW733.jpg

The Baja Arizona Oil Burners Send a message if you'd like to join the fun
Left to Right - UberWasser, Iridium, Stuttgart-->Seattle,, mannys9130

Visit the W123 page on iFixit for over 70 helpful DIY guides!

Looking for the exterior tailgate trim piece. Interior tailgate release handle trim. And a passenger side tail light.

__________________
1981 300TD 4 speed manual
Euro bumpers, zender valance and skirts, H&R springs, billy HD's, leveled sls, real AMG Pentas 16x8 et11, vdo boost/egt gauges intergrated into ash tray, eurolights, led 3rd brake light

Working 2 shifts. I did re-open my Pay Pal. My Flea Bay user name: vinkneedv1

__________________
82 300 TD, 215K, 06 Dmax LBZ 245K,
2015 VW TDI Golf Wagon 70K

Does it have a fuel tank sending unit 1235420404? I would be interested if it does.

__________________
Rebe

In the 5 years in our house, I have had 4 checks "lost" in the mail. Since we began paying with PayPal, not a single issue. Granted I send the payment as a gift.

Even high dollar things, I would much rather pay a meager fee than to have a money order lost in the mail. Who do I complain to? Certainly the store I purchased the money order is not going to refund my money.

Although, all this from someone who mines Bitcoin and buys as much as I possibly can with it.

__________________
82 300TD
75 300D
99 F350 Crew Cab 7.3 Powerstroke

I need a VCV valve for my 84 300d. got a working one?

PM sent

Looking for one chrome cross member for stock roof rails/rack.

Tim

If your car is a TDT i need rear hatch lock and fuel tank sensor thanks gray 919-923-4321 graycjones@hotmail.com

I am in need of a lift pump, do you have one for sale?

__________________
'85 300D ~ 381k, HD Bilstien shocks, 27.50x8.50x14R General Grabber AT2 tires, 4 E-Code headlight upgrade with 90/130w bulbs, boost turned up, new timing chain, and injectors. SOLD

'85 CJ7 ~ OM617 swap, Tarus electric fan, T5 trans, Dana 300, 4.88 R&P, Mile Marker locking hubs, ALDA removed, AMC 20 rear disk brake conversion, Aussie locked with 33's and 5" Rough Country lift.

Do you have a driver's seatbelt?

__________________
1980 240D, 197580 miles - "The Stuttgart Stomper"

Hi, what shape are the reverse lights in, and what are you asking?
What shape are the tail lights in, and what are you asking?
What shape are the floormats in (front and rear, padded under-mats and carpet mats) and what are you asking?
How much for the front windshield fluid reservoir?
How much for rear wiper + motor?

Thanks.

Need Passenger side front turn signal and drivers sun visor

I need a driver's side front turn signal/parking light and any center console/climate control wood parts if they're decent. Please let me know.

Thanks

__________________
Will



72 280SEL
85 300CD 288k
00 E320 Wagon 4-matic 100k
11 E350 Wagon 4-matic 45k

73 VW Westfalia Camper
67 VW Westfalia Camper

66 Porsche 912