Comments for USBSwiper http://www.usbswiper.com/blog Updated News and Information Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:29:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 Comment on How to Test PayPal Instant Payment Notification (IPN) by Andrew Angell http://www.usbswiper.com/blog/2008/12/29/how-to-test-paypal-instant-payment-notification-ipn/comment-page-1/#comment-2837 Andrew Angell Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:49:32 +0000 https://www.usbswiper.com/blog/?p=44#comment-2837 A pending payment is generally something like an e-check or a fraud prevention feature where the payment hasn't actually cleared your account yet. It's not recommended that you ship items when the payment status is pending. Once the payment clears you'll get another IPN with an updated payment status for that same transaction ID so it would update your DB accordingly. Same goes when the payment fails. A pending payment is generally something like an e-check or a fraud prevention feature where the payment hasn’t actually cleared your account yet. It’s not recommended that you ship items when the payment status is pending. Once the payment clears you’ll get another IPN with an updated payment status for that same transaction ID so it would update your DB accordingly. Same goes when the payment fails.

]]> Comment on PayPal’s eBay Payment Holding Policy, Why I Agree, and How to Work with it. by Andrew Angell http://www.usbswiper.com/blog/2008/12/17/paypals-ebay-payment-holding-policy-why-i-agree-and-how-to-work-with-it/comment-page-1/#comment-2836 Andrew Angell Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:38:57 +0000 https://www.usbswiper.com/blog/?p=26#comment-2836 eBay is not asking you to leave feedback before you have your item. The SELLER is requesting that you do so in order to get their money before they ship your item. That's exactly what this is supposed to prevent. If you buy something from a seller sending you feedback requests before they even ship your item I would deny it and request that they either send your item right away or simply give you a refund so you can buy from somebody else. If they won't send you your item until they know you're happy then that along is saying something and I wouldn't recommend wasting the time with it. If they're a good seller they'll have no problem waiting until you've received your item and are happy to have access to that money. I'm a little confused when you say "the seller hasn't even posted the item yet.." How are you getting a feedback request if that's the case? Anyway, when you buy an item don't leave feedback until you have it and you're happy. Simple as that. If that doesn't happen you will get your money back and you won't have to go through charge-backs to do so. eBay is not asking you to leave feedback before you have your item. The SELLER is requesting that you do so in order to get their money before they ship your item. That’s exactly what this is supposed to prevent. If you buy something from a seller sending you feedback requests before they even ship your item I would deny it and request that they either send your item right away or simply give you a refund so you can buy from somebody else. If they won’t send you your item until they know you’re happy then that along is saying something and I wouldn’t recommend wasting the time with it. If they’re a good seller they’ll have no problem waiting until you’ve received your item and are happy to have access to that money.

I’m a little confused when you say “the seller hasn’t even posted the item yet..” How are you getting a feedback request if that’s the case? Anyway, when you buy an item don’t leave feedback until you have it and you’re happy. Simple as that. If that doesn’t happen you will get your money back and you won’t have to go through charge-backs to do so.

]]> Comment on PayPal’s eBay Payment Holding Policy, Why I Agree, and How to Work with it. by Andrew Angell http://www.usbswiper.com/blog/2008/12/17/paypals-ebay-payment-holding-policy-why-i-agree-and-how-to-work-with-it/comment-page-1/#comment-2835 Andrew Angell Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:35:37 +0000 https://www.usbswiper.com/blog/?p=26#comment-2835 I find it amusing that just because I happen to agree with the policy everybody that disagrees thinks I must work for eBay/PayPal. It couldn't be farther from the truth. If you really see all my posts on the internet you'll see I have PLENTY of complaints with both PayPal and eBay. Mostly from a technical view, though. I mean, really, think of it in the most basic of terms. If you're running a company and you're losing boat loads of money on charge-backs and scams from sellers not sending items what wouldn't you try and stop that some how? Is it ideal? No. But the point is, it's here and it's here to stay. If you want to move to other sources for buying/selling product that's perfectly fine and you have every right to do so. If you want to continue utilizing eBay as a valuable marketing tool, though, you'll have to learn to work with things like this. That's my only point. I find it amusing that just because I happen to agree with the policy everybody that disagrees thinks I must work for eBay/PayPal. It couldn’t be farther from the truth. If you really see all my posts on the internet you’ll see I have PLENTY of complaints with both PayPal and eBay. Mostly from a technical view, though. I mean, really, think of it in the most basic of terms. If you’re running a company and you’re losing boat loads of money on charge-backs and scams from sellers not sending items what wouldn’t you try and stop that some how? Is it ideal? No. But the point is, it’s here and it’s here to stay. If you want to move to other sources for buying/selling product that’s perfectly fine and you have every right to do so. If you want to continue utilizing eBay as a valuable marketing tool, though, you’ll have to learn to work with things like this. That’s my only point.

]]> Comment on PayPal’s eBay Payment Holding Policy, Why I Agree, and How to Work with it. by Alex Andersson http://www.usbswiper.com/blog/2008/12/17/paypals-ebay-payment-holding-policy-why-i-agree-and-how-to-work-with-it/comment-page-1/#comment-2828 Alex Andersson Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:33:19 +0000 https://www.usbswiper.com/blog/?p=26#comment-2828 Why is eBay asking me to leave positive feedback before a transaction even takes place? Do they expect me to LIE about my eBay experience with the Seller? Take the feedback questions, for example: "How accurate was the item description?"... Excuse me, but I cannot answer that question until I see the item! ... "How satisfied were you with the seller's communication?" ... Excuse me, but winning an auction, paying for an item and shipping the item to me does not require communication! ... "How quickly did the seller post the item?" ... Are you kidding me? The Seller hasn't even posted the item yet! ... "How reasonable were the postage and handling charges?" ... Excuse me, but that depends on how well the item was packaged, how much it weighed as well as the quality and speed of the service! Now, am I supposed to predict all of these factors and leave positive feedback based on my prediction? This would mean that my feedback is a complete fabrication! Does it take dishonest feedback to release a Seller's funds? Are you serious? PayPal better sit down with their legal department if they think they're going to get away with telling customers to LIE about their eBay experience!!! Why is eBay asking me to leave positive feedback before a transaction even takes place? Do they expect me to LIE about my eBay experience with the Seller? Take the feedback questions, for example: “How accurate was the item description?”… Excuse me, but I cannot answer that question until I see the item! … “How satisfied were you with the seller’s communication?” … Excuse me, but winning an auction, paying for an item and shipping the item to me does not require communication! … “How quickly did the seller post the item?” … Are you kidding me? The Seller hasn’t even posted the item yet! … “How reasonable were the postage and handling charges?” … Excuse me, but that depends on how well the item was packaged, how much it weighed as well as the quality and speed of the service!

Now, am I supposed to predict all of these factors and leave positive feedback based on my prediction? This would mean that my feedback is a complete fabrication! Does it take dishonest feedback to release a Seller’s funds? Are you serious? PayPal better sit down with their legal department if they think they’re going to get away with telling customers to LIE about their eBay experience!!!

]]> Comment on PayPal Instant Payment Notification (IPN) PHP Template by Daniel O http://www.usbswiper.com/blog/2008/12/26/paypal-instant-payment-notification-ipn-php-template/comment-page-1/#comment-1718 Daniel O Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:48:18 +0000 https://www.usbswiper.com/blog/?p=34#comment-1718 Hi Andrew, I downloaded and installed the script in 2 servers because it works (email, database) in the sandbox, but not in real transaction. I get a blank email, and no data entered in database. When Paypal sends me back to my site, it shows this: http:www.something.com/ipn-listener.php?tx=8TX21385HY744893F&st=Completed&amt=0.01&cc=USD&cm=&item_number= IPN is turned on in the paypal configuration and in the botton. Any help is apreciated, I have been stuck here for days. Hi Andrew,

I downloaded and installed the script in 2 servers because it works (email, database) in the sandbox, but not in real transaction. I get a blank email, and no data entered in database.

When Paypal sends me back to my site, it shows this:
http:www.something.com/ipn-listener.php?tx=8TX21385HY744893F&st=Completed&amt=0.01&cc=USD&cm=&item_number=

IPN is turned on in the paypal configuration and in the botton.
Any help is apreciated, I have been stuck here for days.

]]> Comment on PayPal’s eBay Payment Holding Policy, Why I Agree, and How to Work with it. by Irish http://www.usbswiper.com/blog/2008/12/17/paypals-ebay-payment-holding-policy-why-i-agree-and-how-to-work-with-it/comment-page-1/#comment-1675 Irish Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:43:32 +0000 https://www.usbswiper.com/blog/?p=26#comment-1675 Andrew Must work for Ebay I have seen his posts all over the internet in defense of this terrible policy.It's not even good for the buyer as the sellers many times just choose to give a refund rather than deal with the hassle of this policy which means some kid might not get his birthday present on time because Ebay and Paypal had to stick their nose where it didnt belong.Why have a feedback system if it is not going to reward good business.Do an internet search on ebay 21 day hold policy and you will see that 99% of not only sellers but buyers to hate this policy and are turning to other online buying options just to avoid it. Andrew Must work for Ebay I have seen his posts all over the internet in defense of this terrible policy.It’s not even good for the buyer as the sellers many times just choose to give a refund rather than deal with the hassle of this policy which means some kid might not get his birthday present on time because Ebay and Paypal had to stick their nose where it didnt belong.Why have a feedback system if it is not going to reward good business.Do an internet search on ebay 21 day hold policy and you will see that 99% of not only sellers but buyers to hate this policy and are turning to other online buying options just to avoid it.

]]> Comment on How to Test PayPal Instant Payment Notification (IPN) by Jack Feng http://www.usbswiper.com/blog/2008/12/29/how-to-test-paypal-instant-payment-notification-ipn/comment-page-1/#comment-1637 Jack Feng Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:13:52 +0000 https://www.usbswiper.com/blog/?p=44#comment-1637 Hello Andrew, This method really fantastic !!! I have used it to debug my IPN listener page ! It work as my expect. I still have some understanding problems in PayPal IPN . My website accept PayPal account express checkout payment and credit card payment . When a customer shop online my website, and then finish payment in paypal , then customer close browser . My server will reiceives message from PayPay server , I will know the payment status , it maybe is "pending","completed" or "refunded" .If it is "pending", I think it is no meaning for , Because I don't have received any money from this customer pad. So, what is the function of the "pending" payment status. Thank you very much ! Hello Andrew,
This method really fantastic !!! I have used it to debug my IPN listener page ! It work as my expect.
I still have some understanding problems in PayPal IPN . My website accept PayPal account express checkout payment and credit card payment . When a customer shop online my website, and then finish payment in paypal , then customer close browser . My server will reiceives message from PayPay server , I will know the payment status , it maybe is “pending”,”completed” or “refunded” .If it is “pending”, I think it is no meaning for , Because I don’t have received any money from this customer pad.
So, what is the function of the “pending” payment status.
Thank you very much !

]]> Comment on PayPal Instant Payment Notification (IPN) PHP Template by Andrew Angell http://www.usbswiper.com/blog/2008/12/26/paypal-instant-payment-notification-ipn-php-template/comment-page-1/#comment-1587 Andrew Angell Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:39:10 +0000 https://www.usbswiper.com/blog/?p=34#comment-1587 The clean install should work just fine on both. The sandbox orders send a variable called test_ipn and when that variable is present the IPN system works the same except that it highlights the transaction in the admin panel Yellow to show it's a test order. The only thing you need to change anywhere is the /admin/config.php file. That shouldn't effect the solution as a whole, though, if it is indeed working in the sandbox. Did you ensure that your IPN configuration is setup in your live account profile? You need to make sure it's turned on and pointing to the ipn-listener.php file. Also, did you just use the basic template or did you install my full solution? I think I need to update this blog. I have an installable solution now so if you're not using that then /admin/config.php won't be there for you. Let me know if that's the case and I'll get you the full solution. Actually, you can download it at www.angelleye.com/solutions/Angell_EYE_PayPal_IPN_Solution.zip The clean install should work just fine on both. The sandbox orders send a variable called test_ipn and when that variable is present the IPN system works the same except that it highlights the transaction in the admin panel Yellow to show it’s a test order.

The only thing you need to change anywhere is the /admin/config.php file. That shouldn’t effect the solution as a whole, though, if it is indeed working in the sandbox.

Did you ensure that your IPN configuration is setup in your live account profile? You need to make sure it’s turned on and pointing to the ipn-listener.php file.

Also, did you just use the basic template or did you install my full solution? I think I need to update this blog. I have an installable solution now so if you’re not using that then /admin/config.php won’t be there for you. Let me know if that’s the case and I’ll get you the full solution. Actually, you can download it at http://www.angelleye.com/solutions/Angell_EYE_PayPal_IPN_Solution.zip

]]> Comment on PayPal Instant Payment Notification (IPN) PHP Template by Daniel O http://www.usbswiper.com/blog/2008/12/26/paypal-instant-payment-notification-ipn-php-template/comment-page-1/#comment-1585 Daniel O Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:39:24 +0000 https://www.usbswiper.com/blog/?p=34#comment-1585 What do I need to do to make it work live? It works for me on sandbox test, but not with true botons thru paypal site. It does not bring the variables. 1) Do I have to change something at the top of the script? 2) Do I need to change something in my Paypal administration? thank you, What do I need to do to make it work live?
It works for me on sandbox test, but not with true botons thru paypal site. It does not bring the variables.

1) Do I have to change something at the top of the script?
2) Do I need to change something in my Paypal administration?

thank you,

]]> Comment on How to Test PayPal Instant Payment Notification (IPN) by roywill46 http://www.usbswiper.com/blog/2008/12/29/how-to-test-paypal-instant-payment-notification-ipn/comment-page-1/#comment-432 roywill46 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:18:23 +0000 https://www.usbswiper.com/blog/?p=44#comment-432 Hello Andrew, First, thanks so much for IPN solution! It has been a huge asset in implementing IPN for my site. Currently, I'm working on the final testing. I am experiencing a db problem which is probably simple but I've yet to find a fix. When I run a test transaction, the paypal_ipn_raw_log is updated, but not the paypal_ipn_orders table. The require_once is in the ipn_listener. When I checked my log file I noticed this fragment "table=paypal_ipn_orders&pos=0". I'm not sure what pos means. I'm using PayMock as a test harness. If you would like to see the modified script, I could send you an email. Any assistance will be much appreciated. Hello Andrew,

First, thanks so much for IPN solution! It has been a huge asset in implementing IPN for my site. Currently, I’m working on the final testing.

I am experiencing a db problem which is probably simple but I’ve yet to find a fix. When I run a test transaction, the paypal_ipn_raw_log is updated, but not the paypal_ipn_orders table. The require_once is in the ipn_listener. When I checked my log file I noticed this fragment “table=paypal_ipn_orders&pos=0″. I’m not sure what pos means.

I’m using PayMock as a test harness. If you would like to see the modified script, I could send you an email.

Any assistance will be much appreciated.

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