Ebay And The Advent Of CybercashPosted by Nick Niesen on November 1st, 2010 Gone are the days when only cash (or cattle in some cases) was the only accepted mode of payment for trades. As the concept of trading evolves, so does the means of paying for items. Today?s electronic world pushes the envelop further. With the advent of online trading systems such as eBay, many new forms of payment have flourished. First of all, on eBay, the mode of payment depends on the agreement of the buyer and the seller. Most often, the seller will specify his or her desired payment method. In these cases, the seller often has primacy in the decisions regarding payment modes. However, the buyer may still communicate with the seller regarding a viable alternative if it suits both parties. The following is a list of common eBay payment modes. Cash On Delivery Personal Check PayPal Using PayPal is easy, convenient, and relatively safe. PayPal acts as like an internet ?wire transfer.? After signing up for PayPal, one may send cash over to anyone with an email address using the PayPal system. PayPal also has security features that safeguards against fraud in case there is dispute between the seller and the buyer. This system is best for transactions up to $1000. Escrow.com Wire Transfer Other Payment Systems Like it? Share it!More by this author |