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PayPal is such an odd beast to exist in modern times. It filled a need when websites (like eBay primarily) refused to set up normal paying methods. I think I used it in 2003 or so.
Is it possible that this is a US perspective? I have no idea about the options to pay there, but what I know: If you live in Germany (maybe it´s the same for Europe in general?) and buy stuff online, whether a car part or a kettle, the 3 standard options every website offers are direct Bank transfer, credit card --- and Paypal:
- Bank transfer takes many clicks and days until the money arrives in the sellers account, a big difference to the US and at least NZ, making this option worthless if impatient or if you need the car part now.
- As most Germans I think twice whom I give my credit card details and therefore don´t use this if not buying regularly from the seller and trusting him.
- So in doubt it´s Paypal.
