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So KWMontreal, in your opinion do you think we will have to do an echeck in order to work our way back to being cleared for Instant Transfers? I've been dropping my purchases on CC's in the meantime.  Based on your convo with PP, should we actually be going through that 6-8 day clearing hassle with the echeck to clear their hurdle?   My purchases are all fairly small value (under $250), although a lot of what I buy (jewelry making stuff) is in China & Hong Kong.  Am I forever doomed by doing business with them? ... View more

I'm so glad I found this thread! I was goin' nuts.  I thought it was just me. Another Canadian here, BTW. I had trouble logging in the other night, it took me until try number three for some reason - my p'word was correct but it kept telling me it was wrong.  I thought maybe it was just that night as a weird security precaution because I was close to a password lockout.  But I've tried to make purchases from 4 of my usual sites that I've never had Instant transfer issues with before (Including eBay & Etsy)   This is really frustrating.  I did a $ transfer from my acct to Paypal (just a few bucks) to see if that shakes it loose, but it doesn't seem like any site is safe for me.  I'm pretty savvy Paypal.  If I deem it safe & choose to make a purchase, then take my transaction! Sheesh.     ... View more