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Payment Method Evolution

So I haven't sold equipment for a bit and went to list some cables only to discover that the only payment options now available on A'gon are credit card and Paypal....can this be correct? So, I have a Paypal account, which I rarely use and care very little about, so decided to list the wire and select Paypal as the method of payment. The A'gon system required me to upgrade to a "verified" account which requires me to enter information about my bank account. WTF? I have no interest in sharing this information with Paypal. Can it be true that in order to use A'gon I now need to jump through these invasive hoops? 
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ncarv
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 Every time you write a check you have given out your bank account info. Your name and usually your address as well as the bank name and your account number is on the check.

I suppose if you don't write checks . . .
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tom6897
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the easiest thing to do is to get a free checking account and only fund it when you buy or sell something online. Once the balance gets to your un-comfort level, just withdrawl and put into your personal checking or savings account. Plus, I never leave a balance on Paypal over $50.00. Moving money in and out is quick and easy. I also have done many deals on USAudiomart,..... just bought something there last night.
czarivey
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ncarv when you write check you don't give permission to access your account electronically.
free checking account isn't a solution, because it can go negative if paypal decides to refund without your consent. 

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