Accepting money orders?

[scotty M]

I have a guy in a different state wanting to buy some products from my website. I usually deal exclusively through ebay, and have never accepted a money order as a form of payment.

I'm selling player piano rolls, so chances are it's just an old guy who doesn't understand ebay.

As long as I get the cash before I ship, and he doesn't ask me to send him money or anything weird like that, is this a pretty safe way to deal with people?

It's only like a $60 deal, so I really don't think it's a scam. He just wants to pay western union. You guys think it's safe? Anything I should be aware of? Thanks.

-Scott

[Freakin]

yes. money orders are kinda like the safe way of sending money in the old days. as long as you cash it and get the money, the money is yours 100%

[BiPolar_Nut]

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yes. money orders are kinda like the safe way of sending money in the old days. as long as you cash it and get the money, the money is yours 100%

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Provided you wait til it actually clears.

Banks will "cash" $1000 money orders all day long immediately.....but if they are later found out to be "modified" $100 money orders, they'll charge it back to your account.

Wait til the MO actually CLEARS and not just until you have cash in hand.

[Nick-Zack]

Make him go to the post office and get one there - that has to be safer than some random check cashing place