GBuy launching on GoogleBase

So, GBuy is finally going live on GoogleBase.

As GotAds points out, you can see items that accept GBuy by looking for those tagged 'xyzzy'.

Some info about the process:

1.  It's obviously and clearly intended to go after PayPal and eBay's Buy It Now business.

2.  It seems pretty straightforward

3.  Integration into GoogleBase is pretty good.

You’ll note, as a user, when you click on the "Buy" button, you just enter in credit card info. Google then will make the payment to the seller. Unclear what Google’s fee structure is on the seller side - I guess we won’t know that for a little bit.

You’ll also note that, once you’ve got an account (w/ credit card info already inputted), you can just sign in to your account and confirm the order. No credit card info is needed, just your account info.

Finally, there’s this:

“Your credit card will be charged by Google and your billing information will be kept private. To process your order, m. will have access to your shipping information and email address. “GOOGLE * m.” will appear by the charge on your credit card statement”

Overall, reasonably slick, but not overly so.  Still, doesn't need to be for people to use this.  GoogleBase hasn't really been a factor yet in the listings business...maybe free listings with payments will help it make some real noise.

Comments

[Ederic]

That seems like good news for us Filipinos in the Philippines, who can't use PayPal. :)