I'm confused about pending, locked, and current, and why I've only had a small amount in my total since the beginning of my cj account a little over 3 weeks ago. I haven't sent the tax form yet but if that was the reason then the total should be 0 right? Is this normal? Thanks anyone... Pending Commissions $78.57 USD Current Balance $2.89 USD Total $81.46 USD Pending Commissions New $64.50 USD Extended $0.00 USD Locked $14.07 USD Total $78.57 USD Beginning Balance $0.00 USD Commissions $2.89 USD Fees $0.00 USD Publisher Payments $0.00 USD Total $2.89 USD
well they just added 14 more to my total but dang it took a long time. Well I guess I better get the tax form sent in. Still don't know why it stays pending so long. 3 weeks is definitely longer then it takes for an eBay auction and payment.
It is a little confusing to start with so don't worry! Basically all commissions stay as 'pending' until around the 10th of the month when they are 'locked'. Locked means it's been cleared and you'll definitely get paid on the next pay run around 20th of the month. Extended means that your commission will be delayed whilst the advertiser waits for payment on an item or has to allow a cancellation or refund period to expire. If an advertiser doesn't 'extend' any payments before 10th of the month, they'll be locked by CJ and paid to you in the next pay run. It's worth bearing in mind that your first payment from them will take longer - just whilst they set up your payment run for the first time - and will reach you towards the end of the month.