Sorry for the mundane topic, but I am am about to have the mother of all clearouts and am wondering what is the fastest and most secure method of receiving payment for bits.
Though I've bought bits and pieces over the years from the classifieds, I don't have a paypal account, and am not sure about the whole fees thing for sellers. I know a lot of people still use it though. If people pay on paypal as a 'gift' does the seller pay fees? If so do sellers just figure the fees into the prices they charge?
Or, if paypal is a bit crap, what are the alternatives when selling stuff? Bank transfers work I imagine, but I never see many people asking for a bank transfer when selling/buying things. Are there other options, apart from good old cheque in the post? On balance, what is your preferred method of buying?
Sorry for the boring amateurish questions, but the paypal site isn't that clear, and just trying to figure out the best way of clearing out half of my life for the past couple of decades... so any wisdom appreciated.
