which do I do first?

[Former_Member]

"when will my funds be available"
when you huver over that question is says 3 days after the transaction is complete. Does that mean I have to ship it first or just wait 3 days and then the money will be available for transfer?

ANY help is very much appreciated! this is my first direct checkout experience

[AlaiynaBSoaps]

Both criteria has to be met. You have to wait the three days AND mark the order as shipped. If you get an order today and ship it today, you still have to wait the three days. The three day hold starts when the order is placed. Once the three days have passed, the funds will be available as soon as you mark it as shipped. So the minimum hold time is three days. The maximum hold time is 3 days plus the number of days until marked shipped. If you do not mark the order as shipped, the funds will not be released no matter how many days have passed.

[Former_Member]

Wow, thank you Faith, good to know. It's odd that it doesn't let you use the credit towards shipping expenses. I really hope Etsy works these kinks out soon. I think I like Direct Check out because people will be more likely to but, but there are some things that are just plain inconvenient. Oh well. Thank you again. :)

[OriginalsbyLauren]

once you get used to it, you won't mind the 3 days at all, and alot of your customers will still use paypal.