There are many variables involved with payment holds. If you have a verified bank account and confirmed credit card on your PayPal account that will help. Make sure that stuff is current, including billing/shipping addresses you have on file with PayPal. If you want to be extra careful you could give them a call and let them know about the upcoming transaction and ask if they want any verification before hand to avoid such holds. If there is a hold it would be for your protection, of course, to ensure the person sends you the goods you're expecting (if any).
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