Hey, how long does it take once someone bought something to appear in your paypal account on ebay

[erg-auto-electrical-wholesalers]

I did look at this guide

http://pages.ebay.com/help/pay/track-paypal.html

But in general, once the blue $ sign is there that is guaranteed money right?

So unusualy since this is the first time it happened.

They only purchased yesterday, mind you.

How often does this happen to people?

[collect247]

Most cases straight away but if they pay with an echeque then it could take 5-7 days

[pennyforum14]

In my experience 90% of buyers pay immediately by Paypal and the blue $ sign appears immediately.  Yes, that means the funds are in your Paypal account, and you should ship immediately.  However, it doesn't necessarily mean you can access that money immediately.  As a new seller it is likely that Paypal holds your funds for 21 days before it becomes available.

[collect247]

Yes just wanted to ask you if you have been restricted to the 21 days hold on payment carp?

[erg-auto-electrical-wholesalers]

The thing is that I can not see the payment in my paypal account, yet the $ is blue.

Yes 21 days,

but I just cant see it listed as recieving it in the paypal system

[erg-auto-electrical-wholesalers]

Hmm hang on..

After the 21 day penalty, is it available for withdrawal right away?

I think I withdrew it and did not realise through the fund available.

[pennyforum14 · Accepted solution]

You should see the payment in your transaction list regardless of whether the funds are available or not.  The pending payments (those on hold) are at the top in a separate list. 

Once they are released they go back to the bottom list and the funds become available for withdrawal.  You cannot withdraw funds that are on hold, Paypal will not allow that.

[erg-auto-electrical-wholesalers]

Hey penny, you sell coins right?

Where are your listings.. I am just curious.

[pennyforum14]

No I don't sell coins erg, the avatar is more to do with the name than anything else.  I have two stores, selling different product ranges, both Powerseller stores, this ID is specifically for posting in the forums, to protect my privacy. 

[paris-in-my-pockets]

I notice you have an I.D. on the forum to protect your privacy.  Does one have to open another ebay account to get this?