Google Vs. Paypal

[no friends]

just found this, http://edge.i-hacked.com/archives/461

i don't see if it can compete, unless it offers something different, or cheaper than paypals service.

[Er00]

google seem to win with most things they try *shrugs*

[Jobabob]

Google haven't yet done mass financial transactions in the same way as paypal, this is a much bigger step than free email or desktop search

[Boffykins]

It's not a paypal service, they've alread said that

[Jobabob]

its a service that competes with paypal, how is it not a similar service??

[Rupert]

Paypal is used mostly for auctions on ebay, I suspect the google one will be for general transactions

[Optimus]

Originally posted by Gantic
Paypal is used mostly for auctions on ebay, I suspect the google one will be for general transactions not true...

Loads of smaller companies who cannot afford/choose not too bother with VISA or Mastercard directly operate through Paypal (who do all the work for them). Try and buy something from an online independent retailer and you can almost guarentee that they'll offer Paypal these days.

[Rupert]

So you're suggesting that auctions are not what the majority of paypal transactions are? I would be VERY surprised if this is the case.

[Diplo]

Well i haven't used my paypal account for anything on ebay.. use it alot to buy stuff from online stores and people like MPUK

[Rupert]

OH SO THAT PROVES IT.

Don't be a moron, its obvious that paypals main line of business comes through ebay. Why the **** do you think ebay bought them?