How PayPal works on our site

We have designed our PayPal payment system so that, unlike with most sites, you don't pay when you place your order, but rather you pay when your order is ready to ship. Just as with our credit card orders, we don't believe we should sit on your money until your order is ready to leave.

It is very simple to pay with Pay Pal...

1) During check out select "pay by PayPal" from "payment method"
2) Answer the questions in the three simple steps (there are notes along the way to guide you)
3) Click on "place order" and you're done!

You will receive a bill via email from PayPal when your order is ready. Just click on "pay now" from that email, and make your payment via PayPal.

Some Q & A:

Why should I use PayPal instead of a credit card?

There is no reason why you should use PayPal if you are comfortable with sharing your credit card with us, as thousands have. Just select "Paying by credit card" instead.

Then why do you offer PayPal?

Some people have PayPal accounts and don't have a credit card. This makes it easier than having to mail in payment. Also some people aren't comfortable with using their credit cards on numerous sites. Even though your cards are never stored on our server, we still wanted to offer this option to those who are concerned.

What if I don't have a PayPal account?

If you have a credit card it is not necessary to have a PayPal account to pay your bill. You can use your credit card on PayPal (or simply use it with us).

I don't want PayPal seeing what I am buying

Your PayPal invoice will not list what you have purchased. The invoice will simply list stock numbers, the same numbers you see in your cart, on your invoice, and in your confirmation email. Stock number, quantity, and price. That's it.

Will this delay my order?

That is mostly up to you. As soon as we receive your order we check stock, compute shipping, and send a PayPal invoice. As soon as we receive payment we ship your order out. If your order comes just before the mail gets picked up, it is possible that the additional time to create the invoice and wait for you to get it and pay, may miss the day's mail. In that case it will go the next business day. For fastest shipment, use your credit card on our secure site.

What if I don't get the invoice, or don't pay?

If an invoice is unpaid after 48 hours we email a reminder. If it isn't paid 48 hours after that your order will be canceled with no obligation to you.

Is there anything else?

If you have a PayPal account, be sure to use the same email you use with PayPal when ordering from us. It doesn't matter to us, but it will make you go through additional steps with PayPal (basically their security will wonder why someone is using the same account with an email that doesn't match). Also please be sure you typed your email correctly (you will be surprised how many emails we get bounce). If your email isn't valid we will never be able to contact you, send your invoice, or ship your order.