Wokkie , dont shoot the messanger , obviously when I sell Id like to get prompt payment too , I just saying what the norm is for me to get paid and asked what the norm is for other sellers ...when I buy I nearly always pay immediatley whether that be by P/pal or bank deposit , cos if I buy Im eager to get and I know the sooner I pay the sooner I should get ...sometimes I will hold back payment if I am interested or bidding on another of that sellers items that is finishing at a later time/date but will always message the seller and let them know
with regards to the ebay doing anything about anything comment ...well as unlikekly as you find that , they are actually doing someting and I have already explained what that is ... but yes I admit they often dont do enough or do things quickly , but I repeat in this instance they have at least slightly improved in that a dispute can be opened after 4 days and whether or not a dispute is opened they will send a reminder to the buyer , although some do not like them doing it... thats another debatable topic
yes you should be able to expect to be paid in a timely manner , I am sure the buyer who took 3 days to pay would spew if you took 3 days to post especially this time of year
yes a lot of people are over ebay/paypal and all the carp that goes with it but you are correct it absolutley shites on the alternatives and Oztion I am afraid will never ever come close , although once again credit must be given where creit is due and a new owner has just aquired Oztion and they seem to be at least trying some new ideas . I hope it improves but cant see it getting within a bulls roar of eBay this century