I have bought a few things from here in the past but never sold software. I now have a few things I'd like to sell because I just don't seem like I will ever use them even though I like them (e.g., Geist 2, really powerful piece of software, but I never get around to it; also probably Reaktor 5--I don't use it much in the past few years); and I could use the money for an upgrade to Live Suite.
Unfortunately, paypal has stopped operating in my country due to disagreements with the government. I have payoneer though I've never used it. I'm wondering if would be possible to sell anywhere, kvr or anywhere else, without paypal.
Let me know if you've had experience. Thanks!
Selling without Paypal
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- KVRist
- 447 posts since 17 Dec, 2004 from Istanbul
Windows 11/Linux Manjaro KDE + Waveform 11.
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- KVRian
- 926 posts since 24 Sep, 2016
Maybe cryptocurrency?
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- KVRAF
- 16826 posts since 8 Mar, 2005 from Utrecht, Holland
Most people have regular bank accounts and money can be transferred between them easily.
There is this issue of trust though between seller & buyer which paypal solves to some extent. If that is less of a worry for you, then it is to consider. Compared to other platforms it's still the most used method.
There is this issue of trust though between seller & buyer which paypal solves to some extent. If that is less of a worry for you, then it is to consider. Compared to other platforms it's still the most used method.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 447 posts since 17 Dec, 2004 from Istanbul
Oh, interesting. I don't have any of that but it could be a way to overcome this paypal limitation. Thanks!
Windows 11/Linux Manjaro KDE + Waveform 11.
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- KVRAF
- 35675 posts since 11 Apr, 2010 from Germany
I would probably choose the one which is most widespread. And cryptocurrency is surely not it... (actually, it's pretty shady)
Regular bank transfer is probably the best alternative. If the buyer accepts that, which is unsure, as there is no protection of any kind.
Regular bank transfer is probably the best alternative. If the buyer accepts that, which is unsure, as there is no protection of any kind.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 447 posts since 17 Dec, 2004 from Istanbul
I agree that crypto is shady. I don't have much knowledge of it but I wouldn't prefer it under normal circumstances. But perhaps something well known like bitcoin is okay. I am just stuck with this stupid no-paypal-in-my-country situation for years and I don't know a work around. Yeah everyone has bank accounts but no one is gonna trust a stranger, so that's out of the question, too. I guess crypto doesn't really solve that latter problem anyway.
Windows 11/Linux Manjaro KDE + Waveform 11.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 447 posts since 17 Dec, 2004 from Istanbul
Yes I have payoneer though I've never used it and I don't know how it would help me if everyone else is still wanting to use paypal. And yes, Turkey uses IBAN. I'm okay receiving money in my bank but again, I'm not sure if that works when the other party wants to send it via paypal. And sure, I am trying to sell Geist 2 now and I have included the offer to trade it with something else I want. Thanks for the suggestions!
Windows 11/Linux Manjaro KDE + Waveform 11.