PBW Server Problems--Take 2

[LazarusLong42]

Once again, I want to thank all who have donated. It's amazing to see such support for us all. And thanks, also, to those who are spreading the word.

I wanted to allay some concerns of our international Users. Paypal does take international payments; it appears that the fees run to around 8-10% of the cost of the donation. Don't worry about that; Paypal already absorbs fees from the donations, and it's simply the cost of getting your money without waiting for the check to arrive and finding time to cash it.

And, given that a check drawn in US funds is going to cost money anyway, it appears that Paypal may actually be more cost efficient up to US$250 or so.

Thanks again, to everyone.

Eric Snyder II
for PBW Administration

[Atrocities]

BUMP

[Growltigga]

LazarusLong42 - still trying to get this cash to you but wanted to check.

If you are an overseas payer, Paypal seems to want one to open an international account and if the page I am on appears correct, want to levy a fee for this IN ADDITION to the usual foreign currency handling charges. Is this right? logically, all it should do is accept your credit card details and relevant sum and credit check this before taking the amount.

Apologies but I am a lawyer

Failing which, can you accept dollar cheques or if anyone from PBW cares to meet me in Phoenix next week, cash?

[Growltigga]

Lazaruslong42 - igonore my earlier post, I have spoken to Paypal over here in Europe.

For all those overseas people wishing to contribute, you will have to open an 'international account' (pick personal, not premier or business). There is a $1.95 charge for this which will be refunded to your Paypal account once you have verified your MEMBER CONFIRMATION NUMBER

This 4 digit number needs to be verified with PayPal before you can use your credit card to make payments. You are looking at a 4 day delay before this will appear on your statement (assuming you access it Online, longer if you have to wait for the next one).

All this means is that you get your $1.95 back (ok, there is an exchange risk) BUT you will have to wait several days before you can donate to the cause.

PS I have never used PBW, therefore if I can donate, everyone should donate

[Phoenix-D]

"Failing which, can you accept dollar cheques or if anyone from PBW cares to meet me in Phoenix next week, cash?"

One has to wonder: if you're international, and coming to the US.. why PHOENIX of all places? Buisness here, I suppose.. no sane person would show up otherwise (and I LIVE near there, so I can make that call!)

I suppose I could do it, but I'm out a ways from Phoenix. ASU is as far in as I know how to get to.

Phoenix-D

[Growltigga]

[quote]Originally posted by Phoenix-D:
[QB]"One has to wonder: if you're international, and coming to the US.. why PHOENIX of all places? Buisness here, I suppose.. no sane person would show up otherwise (and I LIVE near there, so I can make that call!)

Well, not much choice I am afraid, one of my dear chums has taken it into his head to marry a local girl so vis a vis the wedding is in Phoenix

Dont worry, we are only staying in Phoenix long enough to see the nuptials, go to the museum and eat at AliceCoopersTown, after that we are taking a Grand Am up to Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon, Canyon de Chelly (thanks Alpha Kodiak, wicked steer there) Monument Valley etc

Knowing my luck however, the whole of northern arizona will be under snow when I get there next thursday

[Phoenix-D]

"Knowing my luck however, the whole of northern arizona will be under snow when I get there next thursday"

Nah. The Phoenix Open's on. It tends to call down all the nasty weather on it. Hell, they had to cancel it on account for snow once.