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Questions tagged [ecommerce]

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Is this money laundering?

Recently, while browsing for computer parts I don't need, I came across a 1050W power supply on Amazon listed for $50,000. I also used to have a screenshot (which I unfortunately can't find right now) of a really cheap looking off-brand pair of…
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Are there any viable alternatives to Paypal for a small site?

I don't want to have the hassle of dealing with credit card or direct payments directly on my website, the volume and amount of transactions don't justify the effort. I've set up Paypal on the site to allow for payments, but I'm not entirely happy…
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How do credit card payments work? What ensures the retailer charges the right amount?

If I buy book from an online shopping site via my credit card, how can the retailer get money from my credit card? What is in place to ensure the retailer gets the exact amount of money I should pay, no less no more? Is it a risk to tell someone my…
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What does paying by invoice mean?

I was trying to buy a book from Springer in the Yellow Sale 2012. I chose to pay by invoice, without knowing what it means!?! Further, if it matters -- I filled in: Billing address, Shipping address and invoice address with the same address, namely…
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U.S. credit/debit card for non-U.S. citizens to use on e-commerce sites to buy digital goods, e.g. ebooks?

I am neither a U.S. citizen nor resident there — I live in southeast Asia. I want to be able to buy Kindle ebooks on Amazon.com, and to shop on other U.S.-based e-commerce websites for digital goods. Yet, a lot of these websites require you to have…
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Is buying things on penny auctions a good idea? How do penny auctions work?

Is buying things on penny auctions sites like QuiBids.com a good idea? I heard you can get things very cheaply there.
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An ecommerce retailer forgot to charge my credit card, & I received the package. Legally speaking, must I inform them they didn't charge me?

I recently made a large purchase from an online retailer's outlet store. The online store was having performance problems the day I ordered, but it is large trusted company so I placed the order anyway. At first the site claimed there was an error…
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What are the tax liabilities for an international transaction?

I have website for which I have set up a sponsorship scheme for (see my profile if you're interested). With this scheme, some individual or company can choose to sponsor X or Y amount and that gives them an advertising block on my website for Z…
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How much should I charge for shipping as a function of unit weight?

I am setting up an e-commerce site that sells workbooks. I would like to calculate an estimated shipping fee based on the total weight of the items purchased. The per-unit weights are as follows: Item1 = 13.75 oz. Item2 = 6.75 oz. Assuming…
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In what countries can credit card merchants use address verification?

Usually when you pay with a Visa or MasterCard online you have to provide a billing address. Many online shops, especially from the United States, will only send purchases to the cardholders billing address, to prevent someone fraudulently using…
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How much "one-time fee" do I have to pay to be able to use PayPal to send money?

From http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/smallbusiness/webhosting/sitebuilder2/paypal/paypal-04.html: Personal accounts are meant for use by individuals. With a Personal account, you can send and receive money for free, but you cannot receive…
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Receiving money on PayPal in Croatia?

I can send money with PayPal from Croatia, but can't receive it. Is there any workaround?
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Online ticket website confirmed order but didn't deliver tickets + charge my credit card so I bought again

This live event ticketing website confirmed my order but it got sent to my spam. Since I didn't notice it in my inbox and saw no credit card transaction for it, I bought it again. Now I'm scared that I'll be double charged for an event that is all…
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How can travel agents offer lower fares than what's listed at online travel sites?

What is the secret behind travel agents being able to offer airline tickets at rates lower than Expedia, Orbitz, CheapOair and other sites? No matter how hard I search online, it seems the agent always beats it.
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Can an non US citizen/non resident open an US bank account for his LLC with a tourist Visa?

I'm starting an ecommerce business from my origin country and I will sell products in the USA . I need to open an US bank account in my business name. I already have an LLC and I need to know is it possible to open this bank account with a B-2 Visa?
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