I Have a PayPal Account

[Left Coast2020]

I guess this could be considered my own fundraiser. From the input I have received from many of you (going to Ohio or New Mexico) it seems the best choice in this matter is for me to re-start my life in New Mexico. It will likely be a lot easier and less expensive. I don't want to be a burden on people or seem stubborn. But I am anxious to return to a "life". I'm sure you are aware of that. I have an offer for a housing situation from a wonderful DU'er and I have accepted.

Opposed to about $1200 to get to Ohio, its only about $580 to Albuquerque--not including gas or an overnighter somewhere.

So this is it. A fundraiser so I can get a truck to New Mexico. This is new to me so bear with me.

If anybody is able to help, please send me a message and I will tell you how to send to paypal. This is strictly for the truck, gas, and likely overnighter. From Nor-Cal its about 1300 miles. I haven't reserved truck yet, but will do so soon.

And again to all the DU'ers who have provided support during this crisis, the light at end that friggin tunnel is in sight. You guys and gals have been awesome. Your thoughts and prayers have been noted--including suggestions. Whatever you can contribute is greatly appreciated. Just message me. Bless you all.

[chillfactor]

1. keep repeating this message.....

more folks are here during the day! Bless you on your eventual journey!

[SheilaT]

2. Good choice.

I'm in New Mexico and I think you will like it here.

[seattledo]

3. I've heard people have bought guns with PayPal...

and regularly allow gun parts to be bought. Maybe another way to pay would be more appropriate.

[chillfactor]

5. paypal is the safest way to raise money..

good god why bring guns into a convo where help is needed to start a new life with promise...

[LumosMaxima]

6. Is this sarcasm?

People have used cash, checks, and credit cards to buy guns and gun parts, too. Should we all stop using them?

[Chan790]

38. You forgot bartering and bitcoin. n/t

[loli phabay]

43. and moonshine, and dressed racoons.

[Chan790]

44. Those fall under barter, but yes...they too have been used to buy guns n/t

[ohheckyeah]

20. What is your point? n/t

[NCTraveler]

28. What form of payments aren't acceptable for guns?

Find another excuse for your lack of compassion. This excuse just failed.

[Left Coast2020]

4. Am I supposed to ask for permission to do this here?

I was just informed I may have to ask admin for permission in this situation. Unaware of rules on this.

[Egnever]

7. As far as i know yes

This is against the rules.

[tammywammy]

8. No, you do not have to get permission.

We no longer have any rules regarding fundraising.

You (and any other DUers) are free to fundraise without explicit admin approval.

Members are advised to use their own judgment in deciding whether to support any fundraising efforts posted here.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12591061

[freshwest]

22. Thanks, I replied below and am bookmarking that link if it comes up again.

I sometimes just answer a question and don't check to see if it already has been answered. I wasn't able to find that thread.

[LadyHawkAZ]

10. I think Skinner has said permission isn't needed anymore

ETA looks like tammywammy found the link.

[freshwest]

17. No, Skinner has approved using GD for this:

Per Skinner as of today in AtA:

Members are permitted to post fundraisers on DU. Members must use their own judgment when deciding whether to support those fundraisers.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023691581

I've seen the question in the ATA forum and he says a member can ask for help. Are Grits Grocery asked for help for an ailing kitty, and I've seen others. Your cause is as good an anyone else's.

It was once against the rules, as DU didn't want to be on the hook for fraud. They have taken the position now that it's up to the members to decide, DU is NOT putting itself on the line or validating the appeals.

That was the concern before. I'm sure you are not abusing it and those who don't won't be in trouble. Spammers do that and you are not a spammer.

I have some family in Alberquerque. I hope you will enjoy living there.

[a2liberal]

41. I apologize

I was the source of the apparently outdated information... Sorry about that!

[Left Coast2020]

11. Ok..Cool. But I have question about paypal

Does anyone know what is protocol for DIRECTING funds to a particular person? i.e [e-mail]? Lower case? Space between names?

[SheilaT]

12. I think our paypal accounts

are Firstname Last name, separated like that as our real names are. But the email connected to the account will be [e-mail].

I know when I sign in to paypal it greets me by name, in the normal configuation. But spaces aren't allowed in the email.

[nadinbrzezinski]

14. Yup, correct

[ohheckyeah]

19. No, I don't think so.

To send someone money you need their email address that is connected to their PayPal account or the mobile phone number connected to the account.

[Left Coast2020]

34. I am horribly confused.

I just talked with rep and she said its not [e-mail]

Its supposed to be my regular email address--when entering to who section.

[roody]

13. There has always been a link.

[grasswire]

15. hmmmm

better check that with paypal. Normally, a donor would use your email address as the recipient.

Another question is this: doyou have a way to get the money out of paypal? Paypal can send you a check, but that takes time. Or you can get a netspend debit card in about a week to which you can transfer money from paypal in two days time. www.netspend.com. I use it all the time.

Or you could request a paypal debit card but that takes a couple of weeks and a verification process that you might have trouble fulfilling right now.

[ohheckyeah]

18. It's done by email address.

You give people the email address you use for your PayPal account.

[Left Coast2020]

35. Ok..thank you.

I just advised people of the corrections. Was doing it wrong the first time.

[NBachers]

16. If I can send money to the pleading leftist emails I receive, I can send a little to you

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It's just a bit but that doesn't matter; many micro bits make a megabit.

MONDAY -
OK, I just sent off ten bucks.

[Cha]

21. It's really awesome what DU

is capable of doing when we get together to help.

Bon Voyage, Left Coast

[Sienna86]

23. Bon Voyage

Good luck on your new start.

[LoveIsNow]

24. I want to wish you luck!

I am saving up for my own fresh start in New Mexico, though we haven't decided between ABQ and Santa Fe. We are a young couple, and will likely be working low wage jobs, so the living wage in Santa Fe would be a big help, even if we lose a few square feet of housing.

[PasadenaTrudy]

25. I vote for Santa Fe

Personally, I hate heat. SF is higher altitude and cooler. Not that it doesn't get hot. It is a beautiful place too!

[godevil10]

27. Nice, but more expensive than Albuquerque. n/t

[PasadenaTrudy]

29. Yep

That's how it goes everywhere...

[SheilaT]

37. As someone who lives in Santa Fe, I think that

it's not as expensive as it's made out to be. Okay, so housing is cheaper in Albuquerque, but it's not that bad here. When I moved here in 2008 from Overland Park, Kansas, which is considered to be a low cost of living place, I paid in rent here exactly what I would have paid in OP for a comparable place.

It's a small city, population about 70,000 or so. We have at least four colleges here: St. John's College, the Santa Fe University of Art and Design, Southwestern College, and Santa Fe Community College. We're nearly two thousand feet higher than Albuquerque, which means we're significantly cooler in the summer. I live without air conditioning, which is pretty amazing. I have a nice ceiling fan in the main room, keep windows open all night and close them during the heat of the day. I also have no directly west-facing windows which makes a difference.

I think one reason Santa Fe has the reputation for being so expensive is that too many locals have never lived anywhere else. Expensive? Try San Francisco, or NYC, or DC, just to name three. We do have a high "living wage" which helps a great deal.

[samplegirl]

26. We are all here for you Leftcoast no matter where you chose to go

I want to contribute so let me know.

[Left Coast2020]

30. Thank you all, but I'm wondering if i have to wait for paypal to verify my bank acct. info??

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Some mentioned this to me and while I was checking last night, modum died. So I got cutoff. Frustrating. It said paypal made deposit and I have to verify. And that is 2-3 biz days. First, do I have to wait to see deposits? Or can I see those now? Is there paypal expert in the house? And please forgive me for not being here this morning. Internets access is challenging.

Okay. Here is update. I'm at stage where I have to wait for paypal to make "test" deposit to my credit Union. I just called CU and they said no deposits have occurred. Since I set this up with PP, its states 2 to 3 biz days before I its official. That may explain why many have said "I don't exist on paypal" So perhaps tomorrow(tues) it will show in my home page.

[roody]

31. Since you have minutes now,

please call them and find out how we send money. I have paypal account, but can't figure it out.

[ohheckyeah]

33. Just click on send money

and put in the email address or mobile phone number.

[Left Coast2020]

32. I'm on it now.

[Left Coast2020]

36. Please Donate what ever you can. Its getting critical.

I just got word that neighbor complained about me being in trailer. It looks like I'll be in shelter. Didn't want this to happen. Please donate people. The quicker you can donate, the faster I can get moving truck and get out of here. Please.

[roody]

40. Check out the hostel if need be.

[roody]

39. K

[Firebrand Gary]

42. Kicked & Recd