I posted this a couple months ago in the "Jordan Brand Price/Fake Checks" forum:
For those that aren't aware, eBay holds the funds from some sellers of certain items sold via eBay.
See below:
Payment holds for eBay items are an effort to increase marketplace safety. We hold payments when we suspect a transaction may be risky. Here are the mostcommon instances in which an eBay item payment may be held:
* You have been an eBay member for less than 6 months, and you sell an item for more than $100
* You have an eBay feedback score of less than 100, and you sell an item for more than $100
* You have a buyer dissatisfaction percentage* greater than 5%
* You have an average DSR of less than 4.5
* You have received fewer than 20 Detailed Seller Ratings in the last 12 months
* You are listing your item in a high-risk category such as gift certificates, video games, cell phones, computers, or consumer electronics.
Jordans, also fall into that category....the topic starter(seller) HAD NO CHOICE but to SEND the item to the BUYER before the payment cleared.
See below:
When will PayPal release the hold?
Your funds will be released when one of the following occurs:
* The buyer leaves you positive feedback
* 3 days pass after proof the item was delivered**
* 21 days pass without a dispute, claim, chargeback, or reversal filed on the transaction
Hope this helps.