Original Message:
Re: Using Pay-Pal when renting (by Mary D.):
lanceg wrote:adahiscout wrote:Have any of you had experience using Pay-Pal when renting a timeshare? I have an account, but have been doubtful about using it. I get so may fake e-mails about my account which pretend to be from Pay-Pal but are NOT!The idea is to have Pay-Pal bill the person renting your timeshare. The payment will show up immediately on the website when it is made, allowing you to go ahead and secure the reservation/guest confirmation without waiting for a check to arrive in the mail and clear the bank.
Would you who are looking for a timeshare to rent feel comfortable about this?
Mary D
Mary I use my PayPal account exclusively for renting out my timeshares. It is fast, convieient and PayPal protects both you and the renter from fraud. This also allows the renter to use a credit card, further securing and providing piece of mind on their purchase. I like my renters to feel as secure as possible since there are soooo many scam artist out there.
So how do you get your money from PayPal? Will they transfer it to your bank? (I have a Verified Account, so they know who this is.) Guess I'm not sure how this makes the other party feel more secure. PayPal isn't escrow. They certainly don't know what resorts I own.
Do you just tell the person who wants to rent your timeshare to send money to your e-mail address at PayPal or do you ask PayPal to bill them on your behalf? And what IS an E-check? (Sorry to be so dense on this whole subject.)
MD