should I accept USPS money order from ebay buyer?

[Aharami]

This potential buyer contacted me asking if he/she can use USPS money order since they arent with paypal. This person has rating history going back to Jan 04 and 204 rating - 100% positive. Seems like a genuine buyer, but im afraid some scammer is using a stolen account.

 

[akshatp]

USPS money order should be fine. If you are unsure, go cash it at the post office before you send the item.

 

[Baked]

Wait for the USPS money order to come, take it to the bank, have them verify it and wait for it to clear if necessary. Send goods.

 

[randym431]

You can check the mo and make sure its not fake or bad. Check with the po.

 

[Ayah]

Cash it in first.

 

[Aharami]

Originally posted by: akshatp
USPS money order should be fine. If you are unsure, go cash it at the post office before you send the item.

u can cash it? it doesnt necessarily have to be deposited into your bank acct?

 

[Aharami]

as u can tell, ive never handled money order before

 

[UncleWai]

Go to the PO to cash it, they can tell whether it's fake or not.

 

[Captante]

Cash the money order at the Post Office, not the the bank & have them verify if while you are standing there ... as long as they check before cashing it you should be fine.

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: Aharami

Originally posted by: akshatp
USPS money order should be fine. If you are unsure, go cash it at the post office before you send the item.

u can cash it? it doesnt necessarily have to be deposited into your bank acct?

Yes, you can cash it at the post office. Your bank should be able to verify whether or not it's authentic.

 

[Aharami]

ok thanks!

 

[b0mbrman]

Yup, when I did more selling that was the only thing I;d take besides Paypal...well, except cash...but I didn't advertise and always told the buyer it was "At your own risk"

 

[Shawn]

Money orders are pretty safe (for the seller anyway). Probably safer than paypal because the buyer can't do a charge back. Once you cash a money order the money is in your hand.

 

[Clocker]

with a usps money order. depending on the amount i think you can cash it directly at the us post office. so cash it and send it at the same time

 

[newParadigm]

Originally posted by: Aharami
This potential buyer contacted me asking if he/she can use USPS money order since they arent with paypal. This person has rating history going back to Jan 04 and 204 rating - 100% positive. Seems like a genuine buyer, but im afraid some scammer is using a stolen account.

I see no problem. MO is actually more secure than PayPal, as once the buyer sends it, no matter how bad you fvck up, it'll be damn hard for them to get a dime back. Whereas with paypal, they could claim you were one peanut short on packaging, and get a 50% refund.

 

[DrPizza]

USPS money order is more secure... Other money orders have been counterfeited in the past.

 

[jpeyton]

Originally posted by: DrPizza
USPS money order is more secure... Other money orders have been counterfeited in the past.

You can counterfeit any money order. Just use your common sense. Check for watermarks and security tags (holographic, embedded strips, microprint) before you try to cash it.

 

[eplebnista]

I've accepted numerous money orders over the years with nary a problem.

 

[doze]

Originally posted by: UncleWai
Go to the PO to cash it, they can tell whether it's fake or not.

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: Ayah
Cash it in first.

:thumbsup:

 

[waggy]

the only money order i take is a PO one!

 

[fatpat268]

yea, personally, i'd be more weary if it was a western union m.o.

but it's not like it's a big deal if you don't ship it until you cash it.

 

[intogamer]

There is a ben frank watermark where the white oval is. The PO guy told me

 

[AndrewR]

Yep, USPS money order is safe. Since I won't upgrade my Paypal, that's what I'll accept if a buyer can't send non-CC Paypal funds.

 

[EagleKeeper]

Anyone trying to fraud with a USPS MO takes the chance of having the Feds knocking on their door.

Postal Inspectors get very nasty about such things.