Are eChecks usually legit through paypal?

MallCopKJ · Oct 20, 2011

I sold a card lot on Ebay and the buyer paid with an eCheck. Paypal sent a message that said I should wait 3-5 days until it clears before I send the cards out. I have never even heard of one before this and dont know anything about them. Also, the buyer only has a PO Box listed as his address for shipping. Am I protected sending to a PO box? Can I do DC on that??

topprospectalert · Oct 20, 2011

Yeah, just wait till it clears then send out as normal. The E-Checks are fail safe once they clear. You can DC the PO Box

MallCopKJ · Oct 20, 2011

topprospectalert said:
Yeah, just wait till it clears then send out as normal. The E-Checks are fail safe once they clear. You can DC the PO Box

Good stuff man, thank you!

P_Manning 18 · Oct 20, 2011

The only downside is the wait.

I like eChecks... if the item is cheap enough I'll ship a day before it clears so they get the card quicker.

bear0555 · Oct 20, 2011

Don't forget Signature Conf.

morgoth · Oct 20, 2011

100% safe, just ship when it clears. Kinda like ebay 1.0.

RZimm11 · Oct 20, 2011

They are fine, just wait like they say because they can "bounce" just like a normal check. Once they clear in the 3-5 days, you're good.

MallCopKJ · Oct 25, 2011

Today was the 5th day and it still didnt clear. I called paypal and was told "it can take up to 2 weeks".....Seriously?!

zep33 · Oct 25, 2011

E-checks suck - Yes they can bounce and yes the sender can cancel them right up to minute they clear. And yes they can take 2 weeks or longer to clear if the sender has insufficient funds, the clear date can keep changing. Not worth the hassle to save a few cents on fees.

Only good thing about them is the lack of fees on high dollar items and that's if you want to wait for it to clear

Never, ever ship before it clears

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