Paypal hold Do i have to use paypals shipping label to release my funds?

[christru223]

I am a new seller and do not have a printer, but I can go directly to the post office and ship the product.  Will I still recieve my funds if I don't use paypals shipping label.

[DPCreations]

Just make sure the shipping service you select includes tracking number to the buyer; this means Priority Mail service or higher.

After shipping, then just go to the payment transaction on you computer and add the tracking number.

[christru223]

Do they usaully with hold it for more than 3 days? 21 days seems a bit much and not worth the headache.

[Whac-A-Mole · Accepted solution]

you dont have t o ship priority,you can ship first class,media or parcel,but you would need to pay for a tracking number,this is the green bordered slip with a unique number.

take that number and upload to the paypal transaction,once it said delivered,you would get the money released faster,less than 21 days.

all new sellers face such hold.

[christru223]

Ok I am new and iffy about selling a product to a person without the money. the could lie ans say it's not as described and I would loose a product and money. Also the buyers paypal says non us verified.

[DPCreations]

Look at the PayPal transaction details page.  Does it have "OK to ship"?  Does it indicate eligible for seller protection?  Does it have a valid buyer shipping address?  Verify on Google maps

There are inherent risks to selling online just like there are inherent risks to buying from a stranger online.

Just review PayPal seller protection policies and make sure you are willing to accept the risks.

About lying, there is nothing to prevent a buyer from lying about a purchase; on the other hand there is nothing to prevent a seller from lying about the condition of an item for sale.