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Sep 22 '06 by fourengland
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why doesnt threadless use paypal?

any particular reason, or am i just missing the obvious?

steve_swartz on Sep 22 '06 at 6:09pm

You're just missing the obvious.

oshin on Sep 22 '06 at 6:11pm

but seriously, why dont they take paypal.

staffell on Sep 22 '06 at 6:11pm

hahaha

Rabid_Weasle on Sep 22 '06 at 6:13pm

Because PayPal is the only company in the world that has a policy of assuming everyone using it is a thief.

oshin on Sep 22 '06 at 6:15pm

tesco on Sep 22 '06 at 6:16pm

they do

Westwood on Sep 22 '06 at 6:19pm

Plus they have fees charged per transaction I think. Isn't it like 3%? That's huge to a company that's making millions.

lszhou on Sep 22 '06 at 6:28pm

they don't need to

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Dr-Leech on Mar 19 '08 at 3:21pm

It would be nice if they uses paypal, specially for people that do not have International Credit Card

Rabid_Weasle on Mar 21 '08 at 1:09am

Nice thread necrophelia.

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FVG on Apr 08 '08 at 2:56am

Well, blog necrophilia or not: it's true that I would've bought quite a number of shirts already if they'd offered PayPal...

I'd be happy to pay 3% extra :-)

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shlomz on Jun 27 '08 at 3:31am

Yup, I'm for using PP as well - would greatly simplify overseas orders for me.

mz. kat-ii on Jun 27 '08 at 5:26am

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bortwein on Dec 01 '08 at 8:23am

I wish they accepted paypal, I would be buying shirts today if they did.

tee_coupon on Dec 01 '08 at 8:26am

Paypal is used regulary by scammers because of its chargeback feature..

CC is fine.

mz. kat-ii on Dec 01 '08 at 8:27am

WHOA i dont even remember posting that pic! but i had way too much caffiene today and i totally feel like Fry in that episode.

annnnnd i really wish threadless accepted paypal too!

squatterjohn on Dec 01 '08 at 8:28am

Did anyone notcie that "Can I use Paypal?" thing at the checkout? That's kind of new, isn't it?

mz. kat-ii on Dec 01 '08 at 8:29am

sj did you ever hear of that aussie prepaid cc company bopo? god it was awesome. i wish the company didnt fold!

squatterjohn on Dec 01 '08 at 8:38am

Yeah I heard of that. They used to advertise late at night. The guy doing the ad had a ponytail and his t-shirt tucked into his jeans ... he didn't look trustworthy. But it seemed like a good idea. I really need to get a prepaid or debit Visa instead of this revolving credit crap.

mz. kat-ii on Dec 01 '08 at 8:45am

yeah it was so convienient! im really annoyed that they folded cuz it was kinda safer than a debit card too. phooey!

do you know if there are any other prepaid ccs around?

squatterjohn on Dec 01 '08 at 8:51am

They have a Visa gift card which you can buy at 7-11 and stuff but you can only add money to it the one time and I don't know if it works on the internet. I think it's aimed more at people who want the flexibility to spend in any shop, as if they thought getting a Westfield or Coles Myer gift card was just too limiting.

Other than that, all I know of is getting a Debit card from the bank.

mz. kat-ii on Dec 01 '08 at 8:56am

man i think im just gonna cave soon and get a cc. and try not to shop at 2am :P

squatterjohn on Dec 01 '08 at 9:01am

This looks promising:

Canvas card.

There's some fees involved. I don't know if the deal for bopo was better, but then again, they folded so I guess they have to make money somehow. You can get them at the Co-op bookshop at ANU, or else, um, the bus station, or apply online and they come in hot pink!

squatterjohn on Dec 01 '08 at 9:02am

I effed up that link.

Here.

mz. kat-ii on Dec 01 '08 at 9:03am

hehehe that link just goes to this blog! you're messin with my head!

mz. kat-ii on Dec 01 '08 at 9:03am

oh thanks :D

squatterjohn on Dec 01 '08 at 9:03am

https://www.mycanvascard.com.au/

I swear I am doing the html properly, but copy/paste because I'm obviously doing something wrong.

mz. kat-ii on Dec 01 '08 at 9:11am

OMFG!!!!!!!!!!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!

its just like bopo but non-bankrupt! im so happy right now.

(i still cant bring myself to cut up my old card, though, cuz its leopard print :D)

squatterjohn on Dec 01 '08 at 9:20am

lol, I don't think you need to cut up a prepaid card from a bankrupt company because there's no risk if someone steals the number. So keep it, I'm sure it accessorises your wallet nicely.

mz. kat-ii on Dec 01 '08 at 9:23am

ahahaha yea probably not hey! but i just found out you can pick your own design for this canvas brand one too so woO!

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Sturmeh on Sep 09 '09 at 10:08am

It's ok, you only lost 10 sales due to not supporting PayPal.

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minmax on Dec 27 '09 at 12:09pm

you must be kidding me. I created an account with threadless.com, coz I was hoping it will be a chance to use PP. I had quite long experience with PP and usually choosing seller witch has PP possibility. After some issues with credit cards I never use others (sellers) that don't have PP payment method. Pitty, but me as well as bortwein, I WOULD buy some tees if it would be PP on this site.

tracerbullet on Dec 27 '09 at 12:22pm

actually, we are kidding you. they do accept paypal. you're just clicking the wrong button.

Boycey on Dec 27 '09 at 12:22pm

Hmm, maybe they should but then they would have to pay charges. People wouldn't want the tees to cost more or the rewards for winning to be less I guess.

Boycey on Dec 27 '09 at 12:23pm

Oh, look they do anyway. *Scratches head in confusion.

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