What is your selling experience using Express Checkout ?


Express Checkout seems to work good for the buyer, but for selling, the system is slow to update and the funds are held up for a day or two. Do they hold on to the funds to get more interest ?
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I use PayPal. They make me wait for 3 days after delivery before releasing my funds. But transfer to my bank account is fast (and only 25 cents!).
Thank you all for your input. Last time I used Express Checkout to get payment, there were delays. USPS tracking went dead for two days, adding to the worry. After delivery, Audiogon wanted the buyer to confirm that it was delivered. The buyer did after another day or so, but what if he said NO ?
Understanding the sellers points very well I believe the buyers perspective must be recognized as well. As a buyer on multiple occasions we have our own side of worry. We pay for an unseen item taking the word of a name. Therfore it stands to reason that we are given time to receive the item and inspect the same. I always ask for the item to be shipped insured for the full value so if there is the very real possibility of damage in shipment we, the seller and the buyer get our hard earned dollars. I as the buyer get my money refunded while the seller gets the amount due him/her. Case in point I bought a speaker from an individual who had marked all over the box FRAGILE, HANDLE WITH CARE. I suppose the delivery guys took that as a challenge. The once rectangular box was left at my door (even though I was home) no bell no knock, anyway the box resembled a football. Thank the Lord the seller had it double boxed and really well packaged and although the outer box was demolished the inner survived relatively unscathed. My point is getting your money after waiting a reasonable time is acceptable in my book and the seller is aware that thebuyer paid his dues.
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