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Whats the course of action with unconfirmed paypal accounts?

deefadog
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Hi all, i have sold much on ebay in the last few years, but lately i have sold a few things.

One of my latest sales was paid instantly with paypal, but the buyers address is unconfirmed. Is it safe to post straight away or do i have to wait a set number of days (I think i used to do this years ago on unconfirmed buyers)

Thanks for any advice.

Deef

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  • macfly
    macfly Posts: 2,728 Forumite
    Have a look in paypal to see if the transaction says eligible for seller protection. Many accounts are unconfirmed.
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,431 Ambassador
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    deefadog wrote: »
    Hi all, i have sold much on ebay in the last few years, but lately i have sold a few things.

    One of my latest sales was paid instantly with paypal, but the buyers address is unconfirmed. Is it safe to post straight away or do i have to wait a set number of days (I think i used to do this years ago on unconfirmed buyers)

    Thanks for any advice.

    Deef

    You've never been safe as long as you wait a few days.

    Anyway, as macfly says confirmed no longer matters, all that matters is that the transaction shows as 'OK to send' and with full seller protection.
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  • Crowqueen
    Crowqueen Posts: 5,726 Forumite
    Confirmed address used to mean something but nowadays is a bit of a relic.

    Macfly's advice is spot on.
    "Well, it's election year, Bill, we'd rather people didn't exercise common sense..." - Jed Bartlet, The West Wing, season 4

    Am now Crowqueen, MRes (Law) - on to the PhD!
  • cyberbob
    cyberbob Posts: 9,480 Forumite
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    My account changes daily from confirmed to unconfirmed. As others have said it's no linger a requirement for seller protection the 'OK to send' bit is the important bit
  • deefadog
    deefadog Posts: 2,192 Forumite
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    Thanks yes it does.

    So am i good to post?

    Cheers
  • Crowqueen
    Crowqueen Posts: 5,726 Forumite
    deefadog wrote: »
    Thanks yes it does.

    So am i good to post?

    Cheers
    If you've been paid, yes.
    "Well, it's election year, Bill, we'd rather people didn't exercise common sense..." - Jed Bartlet, The West Wing, season 4

    Am now Crowqueen, MRes (Law) - on to the PhD!
  • deefadog
    deefadog Posts: 2,192 Forumite
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    Cheers guys! Just wanted to double check

    Much appreciated!

    Cheers
  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 32,958 Forumite
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    Mine says unconfirmed despite the account being opened nearly 10 years ago and me confirming the account in the past.
    Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...

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