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Safe to receive $200 on a month old PayPal
 

Hey, I just wanted to run this by you guys before I make a mistake. I am operating on Swedish PayPal.se

I want to know if its safe for me to receive $200 in one payment, this is off eBay of, I sell on Grailed.com, a marketplace for streetwear/designer clothing for men. I have sold so far 5 items. First payment: $35, no hold. Second payment: $57, 21 day hold. Third item $75 21 day hold. Fourth and fifth item $85, 21 day hold on both. The account was made on 9th of August. I want to receive $150-200 in one payment, would this be fine? I have only connected and confirmed a card on the PayPal, confirmed the phone number and it has been fine so far.

Any tips or things to think about?

Re: Safe to receive $200 on a month old PayPal
 

You might be ok receiving 100-200 payments since your account has already received some payments.

Re: Safe to receive $200 on a month old PayPal
 

Sounds fine OP - slowly ramping up sales

Re: Safe to receive $200 on a month old PayPal
 

Thanks for the responses. Anyone have experience with new accounts and how long it took them to start receiving payments of $150-200? Also should my 21 day holds be gone when I reach 90 days?

Re: Safe to receive $200 on a month old PayPal
 

Hmm... I wouldn't be so sure. I have checked the market place your are selling and most of the time they sell branded (maybe used) clothing. And selling a pair of addidas sneakers for 150 - 200 bucks might very well get you limited with a fairly fresh paypal. I would at least wait until the account is aged a few month and the holds are gone.

Re: Safe to receive $200 on a month old PayPal
 

Hey I appreciate your response, I understand your concern. If this were Ebay, and there were categories known to PayPal and Ebay, then I would not consider this for the simple fact that it would be deemed a high risk item and transaction. But with Grailed, the payments come in as a direct payment, meaning it is not categorized. The only reason I am hesitant is due to the amount of money sent, not the item sold. Hope you understand what I am rambling about, thank you.

Re: Safe to receive $200 on a month old PayPal
 

Ease into it. Like a virgin, touch for the very first time..
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