From abwdds@aol.com Tue Nov 23 09:26:43 2004
Subject:Re: OT: someone wants to send me an eCheck
In a message dated 11/23/2004 4:16:14 AM Pacific Standard Time,
ablyfundamental@hotmail.com writes:
>
> Someone wants to pay me with an eCheck. Does anyone have experience
> with these? How long do they take to clear. Do they truly clear right
> away or is it a good scam mechanism where it seems to clear but then
> bounces later? I'm trying to avoid a whopping Paypal bill and at the
> same time meet a buyer's request to pay me quickly.
> Thanks,
> -cliff
>
Hello Cliff...a e-Check is just a Paypal payment that is taking 3-4 days to
clear...as soon as it clears, it is credited to the seller or recipient, just
the same as a instant transfer. It is very safe...just don't send the item he
bought until Paypal notifies you that it has cleared. Alan
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