I recently sold an item on eBay. Everything went fine, payment was received and item was shipped. HOWEVER, this is my first time selling an item on eBay. My question is this: The payment received via PayPal is in "Pending" status. When will the "Pending" be released and the money be officially in my PayPal?
You probably received a payment via electronic check. You are not supposed to ship your product yet, as the finds from a check are not guaranteed. http://reviews.ebay.com/LATEST-SCAM-ON-EBAY-PENDING-PAYPAL-PAYMENTS_W0QQugidZ10000000002382959 Generally it takes 3 - 4 days to clear, but I've seen them take as much as 10. What day did you sell it on?
as jestep stated, it will take 3-4 days to clear, however it can take up to 30. Do not ship/give the item until the payment clears.
it's a new thing they have implemented on ebay after good feedback is left or 21 days payment will be released.
It normally takes a few days to clear, it just means they paid with an e-check, from now on never ship an item until the pending payment has cleared. If this buyer somehow frauded you they will have the item and you will never receive the money. This is unlikely the case in this situation, but it's never out of the question.
First time sellers have to place 5 auctions or hold on upto 21 days to receive their payment. That's what I read about eBay. Please find out more.
doing it to every1 now I have over 200 seller feedback and they are holding my payments for 21 days or after recieving good feedback.