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Which is still cash.
It would still need to clear through a bank though if it is crossed, it cannot be cashed at a post office.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
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Postal orders are great! Uncrossed is best so you can cash it immediately at the Post Office but they are risky to send in the post because if it is intercepted it can be cashed by anyone. Saying that, I've never had one go missing and I've received a fair few now. Crossed is safer but then it has to be paid into the named person's bank account and you have to wait for clearance. I only accept Paypal, Postal Orders(preferably uncrossed) or Cash on Collection. I don't do cheques anymore because of the delay involved in waiting for clearance.0
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thanks for all your replies. I wasnt exactly sure how they worked as usually just work paypal, i did wonder why she myabe didnt have her own paypal or chequebook but if it can be cashed to me then sounds safe enough. I was sending recorded delivery as its jewellery anyway.0
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munchings-n-crunchings wrote: »Personally I think that is a little bit callous. They're not asking for a discount, or something for nothing.
The potential buyer has just sent a request to inquire if a form of payment would be acceptable. It's not asking for pity, but the good nature of the seller. Hopefully the seller see's that a postal order has benefits over something like paypal, as there are no charges to receive or cash.
If she'd just asked if she could send a PO, I would say yes, no problem.
There's just no need for her to tell the seller about events in her life. It's just too much, IMOEarly retired - 18th December 2014
If your dreams don't scare you, they're not big enough0 -
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Something does seem completely off with this, despite the fact a postal order is relatively risk free.
Maybe I've become cynical in my old age.0 -
I remember when most buyers sent postal orders.
Much better than paypal for the seller.0 -
haven't sold jewellery before so wasn't aware of this. is this still the case if its below the £46 compensation limit?0
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yep any value should be sent special delivery
http://www.royalmail.com/customer-service/personal-customers/sending-mail/sending-valuables-and-cashS.P.C member 1662 - target £3000
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