Google Checkout - the definitive thread for all questions / issues

sycore · #**133** 03-13-2008

I am new to google checkout for selling stuff. How do you physically get your money? Do they bank transfer, send check? Any wait time before you can "cash out"? I guess I could just sign up and see, but they really do not explain it well and would like to know what I an getting into.

viking23 · #**134** 03-13-2008

Hi
Thanks for the reply,i will try that.
Are you sending invoices manually after the auction ends?
Did you check the merchant account box and have to fax Ebay?

thelizardking · #**135** 03-13-2008

They initiated a deposit to my bank automatically when I charged the buyers card and shipped, beforehand they have you do a verification similar to paypal with a small deposit...usually shows up in 3-4 days after charging the card...I haven't used it alot, but it just withdrew it for me...

myshtern · #**136** 03-16-2008

We want to use checkout for our auctions, how do we do it?

mantisinc · #**137** 03-16-2008

Search the forums... that's how!

ebayhateluv · #**138** 03-16-2008

HI, Mys:
Theres several sections on integrating google checkout, Modee wrote some very good articles.
If u go to the right hand side top--"search"--drop down, and search for google checkout- it will pull up alot..
+++ on the main page-about 1/2 way down- u will see merchant acct/alternatives..

TMiles · #**139** 03-16-2008

Thanks "KilledbyEbay"...This answered one of my posts.

I am curious, how do you get around Ebay's new requirement for high risk items like consumer electronics. It seems, EBay requires a "safe" payment method, for which they do not like "Google checkout."

TMiles · #**140** 03-16-2008

Ballsack,

Yes Google checkout will want social security numbers or Tax ID to increase your monthly withdraw limit above $500 per month.

Likewise, if you sell $10,000, and want to withdraw more than $500, they want to to verify who you are.

doughboykilla · #**141** 03-19-2008

G.Checkout has a No No list and if u sell sumthing on this list and buyers are bitching about it google will suppened your account and refund any money that has been yet paid out so when useing google its a good idea to wait till your paid before shipping the stuff!

viking23 · #**142** 03-25-2008

Just started using Google checkout for the first time.
I am using it on a new account.
3 stiffs in a row,wtf! Sent each one a manual invoice at the end of the auction,and then at least 4 emails after asking them why they have not paid or responded.
Then each time i went back into Ebay and sent a mail from Ebay,still nada.
I invoice myself a copy each time so i know they are getting the invoices.
Now what? (Suckpal again)?

Killed by Ebay · #**143** 03-25-2008

how long has it been?

viking23 · #**144** 03-25-2008

11-12 days on the first 2 losers and 3 days on most recent loser.
People not even emailing back.

Killed by Ebay · #**145** 03-25-2008

Ive been using google for months now, I get some non paying bidders but i would say its at about the same ratio that it was when i was using paypal

thelizardking · #**146** 03-25-2008

Yeah I tried using GCO and only got 1 out of about 25 buyers to use it...I started using Ccnow and got the other 24 to use it, and everyone since with no questions or hassles...

doughboykilla · #**147** 03-25-2008

i also noticed that if buyers have yahoo emails that the buyers wont get the invoice from GCO.

thelizardking · #**148** 03-25-2008

Yeah I thought this too, but not sure...Plus I think they have to sign up with Google to use GCO too...

ebayhateluv · #**149** 03-25-2008

HI Guys.. I do get some folks intent on just paypal.. So, they simply get the UPI after day 8..then they pay quick...

Jonas · #**150** 03-26-2008

ebayhateluv, I've found if they can't be budged, they often just don't pay and then they cause problems, then get their strike removed.

Ballsack · #**151** 04-17-2008

The first time you invoice them just send like 6 to 8 GCO invoices to their email. lol. Google makes it real easy to do this. Psychologically ppl will sometimes feel a sense of urgency when they see that many emails. When you post one sometimes they'll put it off for whatever reason. Trust me you'll get a response from the buyer. lol

viking23 · #**152** 04-18-2008

Seems like a good idea sending 6-8 invoices from Google to each person.
I sent 3 last night and will send 3 more today on an auction that ended last night.
Got nothing to lose,since most are not even replying back.
I am putting in the invoice that my customers are having trouble receiving the invoice from google checkout,so I am sending it multiple times to make sure you get it.
And I ask them to respond once they receive it.
We will see.(holding breath):D

doughboykilla · #**153** 04-18-2008

i always send like 10 invoices to each of my buyers alot of them gets pissed cause i send so many but at least i know they get them

also u need to email all your customers and make sure they check the spam folder for the invoices

ebaywillpay · #**154** 04-30-2008

An Admin from this Forum suggested that i post this question as it may be informative to some users here who are in the process of opening a Google Merchant Account.

After you receive payment through GCO do you have to ship the item and provide the tracking # 1st before your payed?