I know someone who sold a used laptop on eBay and used PayPal for the payment. They shipped the laptop immediately and the buyer received it in perfect condition. But PayPal put a 180 - day hold on the payment. The seller was counting on that money to buy a new computer for their own use. It was really frustrating for them as they had to wait for such a long time without any valid reason from PayPal.
It's not very common, but some visual novels might have special promotions or bonuses if you use PayPal. Usually, these are more likely to be found in smaller, indie - developed visual novels where the developers are trying to encourage different payment methods.
Yes, it could be. Sometimes stories labeled as 'dumb money' have real-life inspirations or are based on actual events, but they might be dramatized or fictionalized to some extent.
A story that stands out is when a young boy started mowing the lawns of elderly neighbors for free. One of the neighbors was so touched that he paid for the boy's college tuition. This is really inspiring as it shows how a small act of kindness can lead to life - changing rewards.
One common reason is overpaying. If you don't do proper market research and pay more than the property is actually worth, you're likely to lose money. Another reason could be bad location, like if it's in a high - crime area or an area with no future development plans.