The short answer is yes. Unlike a personal check, a money order can only be issued if the funds are received first. Postal money orders especially are a great way to pay for goods. If you get swindled or otherwise taken advantage of you have Federal agents whose job it is to investigate your claim. Jason
> -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > developtrust > Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 1:26 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Money orders to pay for services > > It seems obvious that if you cash the money order before you send the > product it is a good way to pay for services. Some people still avoid > PayPal > and credit cards that are instant, but each to their own method. I prefer > paypal because it is instant and accepts all credit cards, but I accept > personal checks, and money orders and ship only after I cash the non > preferred method of payment. > > The problem with money orders and certified checks is you have to spend > the > time to go to the bank or post office, burn the gasoline to get there and > back and go to work to earn the money to pay for that gasoline, wear and > tear on your car, and money order fees-- all these hidden costs to cover > the > paranoia of the buyer who won't get a bank account or sign up for paypal. > > William > > > > Sooooooooo....are MO's a good way to pay for goods and services....? > > Cheers > Chuck |
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