Does a Postal Money order need to "clear"?

I sent a Money order to my seller and he says he will ship when it clears. Is this necessary?

shoe06-11-2008 6:46pm

s7horton Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,077 posts 06-11-2008 at 06:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Postal should not. You probably paid for it with cash. A money order from a bank does have to clear.