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If I want to sell my own items on my website..

by oregoncountry
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Do I need to have a business account or can I just pay the minimum for a personal account?

I searched for the answer but came up short on the info.

Thank you much, Denise
#items #sell #website
  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    Where are you thinking of setting up an account? If you're referring to Paypal, I believe it's free to set up a business account. It was when I signed up with them anyway, years and years ago.
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  • Profile picture of the author TheKeys
    I would just take the time to make a business account, seeing as it's free on Paypal.

    Though I don't really mind if products I buy are not on a business account..

    What I'm saying is there really isn't that much of a difference.. if you buyer likes your product that much he/she is going to buy it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Zabrina
    Yep, Dennis is right if you're referring to Paypal. I converted my account from Personal to Business a while back, there was no charge, and they're both charged the same fees. However, Business allows you to set up Paypal buttons and gives you lots more options.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jill Carpenter
    Originally Posted by oregoncountry View Post

    Do I need to have a business account or can I just pay the minimum for a personal account?

    I searched for the answer but came up short on the info.

    Thank you much, Denise
    You can get a tradename - I was able to do this when I started years ago, and got it from the local town hall for a whopping $5.

    I could then take that notarized card they gave me, and go to the bank where my bank opened a second account for me - a business account and they had a special so if I'm not writing checks and doing all electronic stuff, the account is free.

    Then, I was able to open a business account with paypal, and verify that it was a business. I could get the debt card for that account, so payments coming in could be accessed immediately.

    What is nice is I have a personal paypal and the business one - so things don't get too muddled at tax time.
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    • Profile picture of the author Igirl
      I am still not sure what the question is. But yes you can use paypal, or ejunkie. those are for the checkout.
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  • Profile picture of the author David Louis Monk
    Hello Denise

    You can convert from the basic PayPal account where you just buy instead of sell. You can upgrade to a premium account for nothing. You will have to have a bank account as well as a credit card on file with PayPal so that you can accept payments.

    With .info sites costing less than $1 from Godaddy when they have a sale; couple that with free hosting and you could have few websites up in no time at all.

    What is the product you want to sell just in case I can help you with a website.
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