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I have had my PayPal account for a while with no problems to my account , every time I sell something there holding funds , I can understand I haven't used it for a while so would hold the 1st couple of payments but I'm on for my approx 7th sale & there still holding , I have asked this question before but got no help , I have also emailed PayPal 3 times with no response , could someone please explain its so annoying
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New seller hold that every new seller goes through.
Hold for non-ebay items >>
If you recently started to sell with PayPal and you don’t have any selling history with us, payments you receive (except eBay payments) are now being placed into your pending balance. As long as there are no problems with the transactions, you’ll have the money within 21 days.
Typically, you can access these payments within 7-14 days if you:
Send the item to the buyer’s postal address, as shown on the Transaction Details page
Mark the item as sent on the Transaction Details page and provide the dispatch details (for digital goods, mark the item as processed on the Transaction Details page).
Once you complete the below requirements, you won’t be considered a new seller any more, and you should receive future payments sooner.
Receive a predetermined number of payments
Wait a predetermined number of days from the date you received your first payment.
You can also view your remaining requirements and confirm your identity at any time by logging in to your account and visiting the Resolution Centre.
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Also don't forget, PayPal holds funds so easily because the longer they hold YOUR MONEY in their bank account, the more interest THEY make off YOUR MONEY!!! , so this is why they make up every excuse in the book to put sellers funds on hold. Thanks, have a great day!

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