PayPal and zero-dollar invoice spam

Re:PayPal and zero-dollar invoice spam by everfree on Friday January 15, 2016 @03:17PM (#10911806)

Genuine question: What are the legitimate uses of $0 invoices? The only thing I can think of is a product that usually costs money (and thus has an invoice workflow), but has been marked as free for some promotion.

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Re:PayPal and zero-dollar invoice spam by outericky on Friday January 15, 2016 @05:23PM (#10912683)

In the case of periodic invoicing but you haven't crossed into the billable threshold.

Let's say you get 2 hrs of support per month free, after that it costs $100. If you don't use the full 2 hrs, you'd get a $0 invoice - but there may still be detail and record of work performed (which you would want)

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Re:PayPal and zero-dollar invoice spam by jtchang on Friday January 15, 2016 @04:05PM (#10912137)

It is very common to send $0 invoices. Some instances I can think of are receiving replacement goods / tracking if a service was rendered but not billable / making sure an account is zero'ed and you are fully paid up / etc

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Re:PayPal and zero-dollar invoice spam by big_maybe on Sunday January 17, 2016 @06:33PM (#10921612)

I sold a product and it was paid for by gift certificate or a special promo. I want to send a $0.00 invoice for the customer to see it and enjoy the feeling (Sweet! Free jerky/flowers/socks). It's great marketing and the customer will remember you the next time they want some jerky/flowers/socks.

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