If I have a $ amount payed to me and is in my paypal account... is it FOR SURE in there?

Question

I have recently started selling on ebay. I just sold a $200 electronic. I recieved the payment through paypal and it states that it is in my account. So, Is it safe to go ahead and mail the item?

Answer 1

Yes, the money would have been transfered by an electronic transfer of funds from the other person's account.

It is okay to ship the item.

Answer 2

~~Yes, if you want absolute peace of mind, call your bank and check your deposits. Then you will have no doubt!~~

Answer 3

Yes it is. However the person can make a chargeback. That means they can open a dispute with PayPal saying he wants his money back (if you scammed him or something).

If he has good feeback, then it is safe to ship the item.

PayPal can transfer your money to your bank.

Answer 4

Yes, it is.  I don't know about you, but whenever I receive payment on paypal, I go ahead and withdraw the money from paypal and have it sent to my bank account.  I like the $$ in my bank rather than paypal!