How long after the buyer sends money until I recieve the payment? [in paypal]?

Question

I'm selling iems on ebay and am unsure how this works. I still haven't recieved any money in my account 3 days after the buyer said she sent it. Is she trying to scam me or does paypal have a delay? [either way I know better then to send the item before I get paid :p]

Answer 1

instantly

she may be trying to scam you. that's happened to me before

Answer 2

Are you new to ebay? How many numbers are there beside your ebay id?

If they payed by paypal, the payment is instantly.  It does not take upwards of 5 days, unless she payed by echeck.  

Most likely she is trying to scam a newbie in ebay, be careful.

Correct, dont send sh#t to the buyer unless you see money in your paypal.  Take  care.

Answer 3

If the buyer pays by credit card, the money should appear in your paypal account virtually straight away.

If they choose to pay by transferring money from their bank account it can take up to 10 (but usually around 3-5) days to clear into your paypal account. This is because if they haven't already 'added' funds to their paypal account, they then have to wait for the money to transfer into their paypal account before it can be paid to your paypal account.

You are right not to send the item until after you have received payment.