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Postal Orders

jesus_thats_gre · 2004-11-29 01:13:18

HI Lads When selling something, what sort of risks would be associated with accepting a postal order as the method of payment.. Thanks

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29-11-2004 2:13am

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jesus_thats_gre

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HI Lads

When selling something, what sort of risks would be associated with accepting a postal order as the method of payment..

Thanks

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#2 30-11-2004 1:37am
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someone?

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#3 30-11-2004 11:57pm
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jesus_thats_gre wrote:

someone?

well - they have to be paid for or bought in advance so they cannot bounce
I'm not sure if a lost or stolen one can be stopped (the way a cheque can) - you'd need to check with the Post Office

so I'd say pretty safe - better than a personal cheque anyways while cash is never a good idea

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#4 30-11-2004 11:58pm
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I sold a car radio here a few weeks ago. Guy sent me PO. No problems

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#5 01-12-2004 12:35am
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Cheers

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