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RE: ebay question
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lugnet.org.au
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Date:
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Mon, 31 Jul 2000 23:11:47 GMT
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Which is exactly what I do...It's just used for internet account at the
moment, meaning hardly any money sits in the account at any time....But
point taken.
Benjamin Whytcross
BWhytcro@PacificAccess.com.au
Ph: (03) 9856 5282
Directory Technology Pty Ltd
1/436 Elgar Road,
Box Hill, 3128
Growing older is compulsory..Growing up isn't :-)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Scott Costello [mailto:scottcos@spamfree.aol.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2000 9:09 AM
> To: lugnet.org.au@lugnet.com
> Subject: Re: ebay question
>
>
> Be very careful when it comes to visa debit cards, sounds
> more secure but look
> closer. If someone makes fraudulant charges on your regular
> charge card, you
> are only responsible for very little if any of the amount,
> you dispute the
> charge and the credit card company deals with the loss and no
> money leaves
> your hands. However if it is a visa check card or "fake"
> visa card, even
> though the bank still accepts responsibility the money in
> that account is
> gone, and may take up to 6 weeks to be replaced. If you do
> choose this method
> open a new account and keep the minimum amounts neccessary to
> conduct business.
>
> Scott
>
>
> In lugnet.org.au, Benjamin Whytcross writes:
> > Well, the easiest alternative is to get a visa [or similar] • debit card. Then
> > you can only spend the money in whatever account you have it • lnked to, and
> > can't get yourself into debt on it...You can only spend • money you already
> > have.
> >
> > I've got one of these because I know if I had a credit • account, I'd never
> > have any money. [although my lego collection would have • grown :) ] I believe
> > most banks should offer them, but can only confirm the Bank of
> > Melbourne/Westpac has one for sure.
> >
> > Hope this suggestion helps.
> >
> > [Alternatively, get someone to sell them for you on their
> ebay account.]
>
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