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Is Your Name in Blue?

Cees Donker said:
My name is in blue and it probably will stay that way as I won't become a paypal member. I've had it with paypal. But as there is no way that can pay with my creditcard without becoming a paypal member, as was possible in earlier years, I won't donate. I remember that Ickie had to fix this everytime with PP in former years and that's just how PP works: always aquisitioning for new 'clients'.
As soon as I can donate with my creditcard without becoming a PP member, I will.

Cees
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Ahhh, I see. Does post #11 above help?
 
Cees Donker said:
It is for Dutch people impossible to pay without becoming a PP member. The page switches to a Dutch translated page which leaves no other option than to become a PP member.

Cees
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This is also a problem for us Brits!

I'm not becoming a PayPal member, never have been, never will be!
A Credit Card contribution would be the most effective solution for us Europeans.
We also have Debit Cards in Britain, which allow an immediate transfer between bank accounts.
As for post 11, What am I supposed to do? Send cash? Cheques, as we used to know them, have been made obsolete.
If you would have a designated SOH bank account, then a simple transfer would make life easier.
Maybe a thought for the next fundraising appeal...

Stuart
 
I'm in, just made my donation. This is the only site I donate to regularly, as it is by far the best.
 
stuartcox said:
This is also a problem for us Brits!

I'm not becoming a PayPal member, never have been, never will be!
A Credit Card contribution would be the most effective solution for us Europeans.
We also have Debit Cards in Britain, which allow an immediate transfer between bank accounts.
As for post 11, What am I supposed to do? Send cash? Cheques, as we used to know them, have been made obsolete.
If you would have a designated SOH bank account, then a simple transfer would make life easier.
Maybe a thought for the next fundraising appeal...

Stuart
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Thanks for the heads-up on this issue; I was not aware, and BTW, I am not a PayPal member either.

I have asked Ickie for a "Plan B" solution.
 
stuartcox said:
This is also a problem for us Brits!

I'm not becoming a PayPal member, never have been, never will be!
A Credit Card contribution would be the most effective solution for us Europeans.
We also have Debit Cards in Britain, which allow an immediate transfer between bank accounts.
As for post 11, What am I supposed to do? Send cash? Cheques, as we used to know them, have been made obsolete.
If you would have a designated SOH bank account, then a simple transfer would make life easier.
Maybe a thought for the next fundraising appeal...

Stuart
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IIRC you can still get an international money order from the post office; remember the postal orders we used to get as kids? Its a variation on that, but Ickie would have to nominate which bank/counter service will be redeeming it.


ttfn

Pete
 
Cees Donker said:
It is for Dutch people impossible to pay without becoming a PP member. The page switches to a Dutch translated page which leaves no other option than to become a PP member.



Cees
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Hi Cees, as I have a paypal account I can make the transfer for you. (Before I had a paypal account JanKees did the same for me.

If you don't like the idea you could also try to obtain the IBAN number of the donation fund and transfer a donation from your normal bank account.

Cheers,
Huub

edit: Sorry Cees IBAN/SEPA doesn't cover the US.....
 
huub vink said:
Hi Cees, as I have a paypal account I can make the transfer for you. (Before I had a paypal account JanKees did the same for me).

Cheers,
Huub
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Cheers for the tip Huub!
Thankfully, Matt just did the same for me. I'm very grateful to be able to rely on this community.
Cheers! :ernae:

Stuart
 
huub vink said:
Cees, it worked as you can see your name is red already...... :icon_lol:
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Huub, thank you for helping with this. It reminds of the some places that still exist today in the USA West and Southwest, with neighbor helping neighbor to get through the hard times. That was mighty "neighborly" of you Sir. :applause:
 
I tried on Monday but it keeps telling me my credit card is no good, Then I got a PM that Ickie was investigating it, but so far no joy :-(
 
Same issue with payPal for me. You could use it a number of times, but after 3 payments with the same card or bank account without a PayPal account, I would have been required to open a PayPal account in order to continue using the service. Now, even that is no longer possible. I have to register or be logged in before I can even enter any further data...

The problem with bank transfers are the fees often associated...

Andrew
 
How about setting up the account and still use the Credit Card option ?? I have been doing that for years since I also don't like the fees and it has always worked.

Cheers
Stefan
 
Milton - I contribute when I can but this particular January finds my personal economy, to put it mildly, pretty damned challenging. I can't do anything right now, but will be sure to send money when there is enough of it for me not to have to make a choice between my SOH contribution and eating and/or paying for my meds. Question: If there isn't an active funding drive in progress, as ther is right now, how do I make a contribution? I'm looking at some time in March. Thanks!

LA
 
andersel said:
Milton - I contribute when I can but this particular January finds my personal economy, to put it mildly, pretty damned challenging. I can't do anything right now, but will be sure to send money when there is enough of it for me not to have to make a choice between my SOH contribution and eating and/or paying for my meds. Question: If there isn't an active funding drive in progress, as ther is right now, how do I make a contribution? I'm looking at some time in March. Thanks!

LA
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andersel,

We always want you and and everyone to take care of real world and personal responsibilities first. Only if you have the means and can do it comfortably should you contribute to these secondary requests. One should not feel obligated or uncomfortable in giving. We appreciate you as a member but remember that contributions are not a requirement to be one.

To answer your question directly, the Donate button is available 365 days a year.
 
At this moment in time there are 50 named people browsing and only 17 are RED. Come on you BLUES COUGH UP!!!!!!!!
 
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