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Re: renting (by Tracey S.):

There are renters who have been renting for years accepting just checks. It is a lot safer for the owner. Accepting payments by paypal is very convenient for the owner but has several drawbacks. First there is a 2.9% transaction fee or 3.9% if your renter is from Canada and next the payer can open within 60-90 days after paying and in some cases this means after the stay has been completed claiming that the stay was not as advertised and paypal admits there is no protection for "intagible goods" so if it doesn't get shipped in a box the seller has zero protection against claims. If the buyer opens a dispute for any reason- paypal will reverse the charges and it would be up to the owner to take the renter to court.

With that said most owners take the risk and offer paypal due to the convenience and the comfort it offers the buyer. So just because an owner doesn't accept paypal doesn't mean they aren't legit. But it is your money so take your business elsewhere if you don't feel comfortable with the terms and conditions of the rental.