Money Order to US.

G-Mach1 · 06-17-2008, 11:31 AM

Has any one here had any experience with sending a money order to US?
Recently I sent a money order to US (Small amout under USD 200) and I was told that it will take upto 5 business days to clear.
Any one had a similar experience?

Thanks

SGxi · 06-17-2008, 11:35 AM

Yes, that is possible. It also depends on which bank/outlet you use for your money order.

G-Mach1 · 06-17-2008, 11:38 AM

I got it from TD and the US Banks is Wells Fargo

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Originally Posted by SGxi

Yes, that is possible. It also depends on which bank/outlet you use for your money order.

who's ur daddy? · 06-17-2008, 11:40 AM

Yes, it is common. Money orders can be forged quite easily, so even though it may be legit, so it is common for the receiving person/bank to make sure it clears - thus the 5 day hold.

G-Mach1 · 06-17-2008, 11:44 AM

It is so frustrating.
Seller didn't want to deal with Visa or Paypal. So the only option is Moneyorder. So I ended up paying for the money order and xpress post it to US. Now he is waiting for the funds to clear before shipping the product to me.
I wish I did some research before taking this route.

ctgazer · 06-17-2008, 04:54 PM

yes, it happens. happened to me. mine worked out. hopes yours does too!

shimajer · 06-17-2008, 05:07 PM

you should've flew there and gave the person the money. what were you thinking?!

G-Mach1 · 06-17-2008, 05:29 PM

Thanks smarty pants

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Originally Posted by shimajer

you should've flew there and gave the person the money. what were you thinking?!

john0213 · 06-17-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by shimajer

you should've flew there and gave the person the money. what were you thinking?!

very practical indeed, very practical.

Nikos335i · 06-17-2008, 08:37 PM

I used to have a US bank account to make my purchases in the US easier a few years ago before Paypal was so widely used. Depending on which idiot worked at the bank it could end up being at nightmare. Many years ago on a 880$ purchase I got charged 170$ in bank fees for them to process the check (a US$ check drwan form a US bank!!!). Long story short got back half my money closed all accounts with the Royal Bank out of spite (they didn't help to avoid this mess).

Sorry for being a bit off topic and rambling along but could relate as it took me 4 weeks to get my wheels because of the fiasco.

halB · 06-17-2008, 09:00 PM

Would emailing money to the US work as good as within Canada?

G-Mach1 · 06-19-2008, 01:52 PM

So as per the person who is selling the product to me , bank is being skeptical of the money order it seems.!!!!!
I have no idea what to do? I told the person that I can send you the Debit memo i got from the bank as well as the online screen shot of my bank account.

This is so frustrating.
I learned a lesson from this whole thing I will not buy a product using money order. It is paypal / credit card or Nothing.

Sorry guys......I am just frustrated.

mikev333 · 06-19-2008, 02:28 PM

yeah money order usually is prone to scam abuse. buyer beware unfortunately.

Dubbedoutbimmer · 06-19-2008, 02:30 PM

dont worry I already spent the money

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who's ur daddy? Colonel 141 Rep 2,904 Posts Drives: Canada's first and only 323xi Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mind Your Own Fkin Business iTrader: (3)	Yes, it is common. Money orders can be forged quite easily, so even though it may be legit, so it is common for the receiving person/bank to make sure it clears - thus the 5 day hold.
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G-Mach1 Captain 44 Rep 759 Posts Drives: F34 - 2014 335 xi Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calgary-AB iTrader: (3)	It is so frustrating. Seller didn't want to deal with Visa or Paypal. So the only option is Moneyorder. So I ended up paying for the money order and xpress post it to US. Now he is waiting for the funds to clear before shipping the product to me. I wish I did some research before taking this route.
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G-Mach1 Captain 44 Rep 759 Posts Drives: F34 - 2014 335 xi Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calgary-AB iTrader: (3)	So as per the person who is selling the product to me , bank is being skeptical of the money order it seems.!!!!! I have no idea what to do? I told the person that I can send you the Debit memo i got from the bank as well as the online screen shot of my bank account. This is so frustrating. I learned a lesson from this whole thing I will not buy a product using money order. It is paypal / credit card or Nothing. Sorry guys......I am just frustrated.
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mikev333 First Lieutenant 14 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 328 AW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scarborough iTrader: (1)	yeah money order usually is prone to scam abuse. buyer beware unfortunately.
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