Stars Paper Check Monitoring Thread

The Venetian · #1 01-20-2007, 01:12 AM

Anyone else playing the nervous waiting game here? So far, I haven't heard of any problems yet, but I'd love to hear some success (or even failure) stories of trying to deposit any paper checks from Stars since, say, Thursday.

I'm expecting an "over $1k" check from Stars via courier. I requested it Wednesday night and followed up with Stars support, but got generic, unconvincing responses that sounded as if "nothing had changed".

After seeing the Bodog situation and Full Tilt suspending paper checks, hopefully temporarily, I'm feeling a bit nervous. To be clear, I have yet to hear about any Stars paper checks having problems, but hopefully, this thread can become the depository.

So have at it, any other Stars paper check stories to follow?

LesJ · #2 01-20-2007, 01:33 AM

Venetian,

Would you post in this thread when you receive your check and how easy it was for you to process once you get it?

Also, the cashout amount has to be greater than or equal to $1,000 to be able to get it sent via courier, correct?

Thanks in advance,

Les

thebeebster · #3 01-20-2007, 01:36 AM

are stars checks US checks? i've gotten checks from other sites before and they've all been international (hold for week, can't cash). are stars checks the same way?

DrOlson · #4 01-20-2007, 01:41 AM

I have been getting checks from Stars for the last year now, never a problem. Just deposited one today and no problem also.

Their checks go through chexx. inc. or something like that.No where does it say PokerStars on it. So there is no real reason to have a problem with checks from stars.

The Venetian · #5 01-20-2007, 01:47 AM

I'll definitely follow up, especially if nobody else has a similar story prior to receiving the check.

Prior to all this crap, from what I've been told and read from Stars, the check arrives within 1-3 days of processing. They process Monday - Thursday only. On their site, at the time, it mentioned you should expect a check within seven business days.

Oh, also, there was something about the courier (UPS/FedEx, I believe) calling you prior to delivery, so to make sure your phone number is correct.

I will update if I receive call or check and when I try to deposit and when it clears/is denied.

For the record, I have never used any method other than Neteller to cash out and never had any problems in the past. I have an account with a major bank (I'll reveal at success/fail point).

What really sucks is that I will need these funds for some monthly expenses and I could have easily cashed the amount out anytime since about Christmas.

The Venetian · #6 01-20-2007, 01:49 AM

Thanks, Dr. Olson, assuming you're the same from Stars. That makes me feel quite a bit better.

Also, yeah, it has to be over $1,000 for courier. Otherwise, regular mail, 15 days.

NotFadeAway · #7 01-20-2007, 01:51 AM

I got a $300 check from PokerStars about three weeks ago and didn't have any problems. It took about ten days to receive and didn't have any trouble.

BlackRain · #8 01-20-2007, 01:57 AM

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are stars checks US checks? i've gotten checks from other sites before and they've all been international (hold for week, can't cash). are stars checks the same way?

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Depends on the country probably. I know in Canada, when you request in CAD funds, you get a cheque from a major Canadian bank. If you request in USD it comes from a US bank.

Never had any problems the past year clearing Stars cheques. Just the standard 7 day wait.

Stars delivery time. Under 1k = ~10 days, over 1k = 2 days (Fedex).

DrOlson · #9 01-20-2007, 01:58 AM

Yes, same from Stars. Stars does mention something about being phoned when cashing out 1k or more. I have never receieved a phone call though. You will need to have someone home to sign for the check, thats about it.

LearnedfromTV · #10 01-20-2007, 02:18 AM

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After seeing the Bodog situation and Full Tilt suspending paper checks, hopefully temporarily, I'm feeling a bit nervous. To be clear, I have yet to hear about any Stars paper checks having problems, but hopefully, this thread can become the depository.

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Is there new info on Full Tilt? the following was posted in the check thread that started re: Bodog:
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Ross,

One more thing. Are there any issues with Americans cashing paper
checks? I have always thought this was a method of funds transfer that
would not go away, but I hear that a check from BoDog is not cashable in
the US. It obviously made me wonder if the same is true for FTP as I
play here exclusively.

Hello Ryan,

Thank you for concern.

Currently, there is no conflict with issuing American residents with a
check. However, if this happens to be an issue in the future, rest
assured there will be enough information in advance for customers to
adjust.

Thanks again Ryan, and if there's anything else we can help you with,
please let us know.

Regards,

Ross
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Also, I emailed Stars today to ask that my withdrawal options be changed so I don't have to withdraw the most recent deposit back to neteller (obv) so that I can request paper checks, and I asked if paper checks were still viable. I'll post a response here when I get one.