western union money orders - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**tnblazerk5** · 09-27-2005, 04:51 PM

wester union money orders
dont use them they will not i repeat do not use them
they will not even cash ther own money orders
i received a western union m.o. for sumthing i sold and i took the m.o. to the local wester union m.o. place and thay said the couldnt cash it

i ask why they couldnt cash it , she said they just dont cash them
so i got back home and called the customer service no# on the back of the western union m.o. and they also told me they dont have to cash them and said most of there outlets dont cash them ,i also asked the customer service person why they dont cash there own money orders she told me that there outlets are owned by independant<sp? bussiness and it was up to them to cash them or not

ok in my book that isnt saying any thing good about there own product if they wont even cash there own money orders

*bisquik65* · 09-27-2005, 04:57 PM

I have had the same problem several times..Even had some counterfit ones that i got off of ebay members? Yes dont accept or buy these ones....I have lost a few bucks from them too...Witch is

If they wont cash there own m.o. Moneygram is another one..same thing...can't cash it..

*HerLonghorn71* · 09-27-2005, 05:12 PM

i have received a few mo's from western union and took them to my local bank and had no problems

**tnblazerk5** · 09-27-2005, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HerLonghorn71

i have received a few mo's from western union and took them to my local bank and had no problems

i tryed that too , my bank wouldnt just cash it,they wanted me to deposit it in my acc ,i ask about it clearing they told me it could take at least 2 weeks or more and that wester union had longer than that to make it happen

**JIMs70GMC** · 09-27-2005, 08:36 PM

I have the same thing with my credit union and postal money orders, they won't cash or deposit them, period! Had to go to the post office and I told them about it and she said that morning she got 2 counterfit ones herself. I investigated further and the credit union in one day lost $14000 because of bad postal money orders.

krue · 09-27-2005, 08:37 PM

Postal money orders are the only way to fly imo.

**tnblazerk5** · 09-27-2005, 08:52 PM

i am kinda with krue on the postal money orders , i get them at the post office and i cash them at the post office

**tnblazerk5** · 09-27-2005, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JIMs70GMC

I have the same thing with my credit union and postal money orders, they won't cash or deposit them, period! Had to go to the post office and I told them about it and she said that morning she got 2 counterfit ones herself. I investigated further and the credit union in one day lost $14000 because of bad postal money orders.

i hope they caught whoever tryed to cash the fake postal money orders cause thats a federal ofence<sp?

krue · 09-27-2005, 09:02 PM

Plus when you pay with a USPS MO and get gypped they can charge the crooks with mail fraud.

*bisquik65* · 09-27-2005, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by krue

Plus when you pay with a USPS MO and get gypped they can charge the crooks with mail fraud.

I hate dodge too......I have one going to china in the morning....

And yes usps m.o. is the way to go...

bowtie · 09-27-2005, 09:34 PM

Western Union money orders suk!!! it took me 2 western unions and 2 banks later to finally get my cash. I definately prefer a Postal money order over most other methods. The best recieving and paying method that I prefer is Paypal.

cableguy0 · 09-27-2005, 09:54 PM

money orders are a pita all the way around. i try to use paypal for everything. i have my paypal card and can use the money as soon as its sent

cdowns · 09-28-2005, 03:36 PM

i like american made cash money ,that's why i'll rarely ship anything anymore

arkracing · 09-28-2005, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

i like american made cash money ,that's why i'll rarely ship anything anymore

I think i'm going to go this route from now on. Money Orders are such a PITA

The only ones you can get cashed are USPS from the Post Office..and they take your License#, Phone#, Addy etc. etc.

I've had the same experience with not being able to cash WesternUnion Money Orders. I got a "Wal-Mart" money order the other day for some stuff i sold and wal-mart wouldn't cash it...i had to cash it @ my bank and they put a hold on it

If someone asks for a Money order when i buy something...if it is under $50 I just send cash - heck i've sent American Cash to Canada and have never had a problem with it not getting to where it is supposed to go. I usually just wrap it up in a few sheets of paper too look like a letter so that you can't hold it up to a light and see the cash.
Over $50 I'll try to send USPS MO's -

CASH, PayPal or USPS is the only way to do it now.

Zumo · 09-29-2005, 08:38 AM

1st of all I don't ship till I have cash in hand or a cleared check. 2nd I always us Postal MO, although now I may second guess that. and 3rd if I do use Western Union it's to recieve money that is sent from a buyer. I have sold a few renderings this way and I just take the confirmation number and sender info to WU and get my money.

**special-K** · 09-29-2005, 12:00 PM

I use Bank of America money orders.I`ve sent out dozens in the last year.Never heard any complaints.You can get cashiers checks,too.I`d never send cash in the mail.I would accept and prefer to send personal checks.You just have to let it clear before you send anything out.It`s slow,but works.I ain`t in no hurry.

*72CSTC5* · 09-29-2005, 06:17 PM

Man you guys are scaring me right now. I have a truck listed on ebay right now and I have listed that I accept money orders. I guess I better go cash them before I let the truck go if that is the method of payment for the truck. The other thing is that paypal is good but they charge such high fees that you lose quite a bit on there. Now i list that if they pay paypal that buyer must pay all fees.

*bisquik65* · 09-29-2005, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Man you guys are scaring me right now. I have a truck listed on ebay right now and I have listed that I accept money orders. I guess I better go cash them before I let the truck go if that is the method of payment for the truck. The other thing is that paypal is good but they charge such high fees that you lose quite a bit on there. Now i list that if they pay paypal that buyer must pay all fees.

Yes make sure the m.o. clears before the truck goes,or post cash on pickup is fine...if they are picking it up...Thats good too...I have had good luck on ebay so far...just lost a little bit ...

09-27-2005, 04:51 PM	#1
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	western union money orders wester union money orders dont use them they will not i repeat do not use them they will not even cash ther own money orders i received a western union m.o. for sumthing i sold and i took the m.o. to the local wester union m.o. place and thay said the couldnt cash it i ask why they couldnt cash it , she said they just dont cash them so i got back home and called the customer service no# on the back of the western union m.o. and they also told me they dont have to cash them and said most of there outlets dont cash them ,i also asked the customer service person why they dont cash there own money orders she told me that there outlets are owned by independant<sp? bussiness and it was up to them to cash them or not ok in my book that isnt saying any thing good about there own product if they wont even cash there own money orders

09-27-2005, 08:36 PM	#5
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I have the same thing with my credit union and postal money orders, they won't cash or deposit them, period! Had to go to the post office and I told them about it and she said that morning she got 2 counterfit ones herself. I investigated further and the credit union in one day lost $14000 because of bad postal money orders. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

09-27-2005, 08:37 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Postal money orders are the only way to fly imo. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-27-2005, 09:02 PM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Plus when you pay with a USPS MO and get gypped they can charge the crooks with mail fraud. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-27-2005, 09:34 PM	#11
bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 1,050	Western Union money orders suk!!! it took me 2 western unions and 2 banks later to finally get my cash. I definately prefer a Postal money order over most other methods. The best recieving and paying method that I prefer is Paypal. __________________ ~70 GMCprostreet swb 396/700r NOS 575 hp "the Brick" ~72 chev swb w/68 front clip "GM Millenium corvette yellow" I use and accept Paypal

09-27-2005, 04:57 PM	#2
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	I have had the same problem several times..Even had some counterfit ones that i got off of ebay members? Yes dont accept or buy these ones....I have lost a few bucks from them too...Witch is If they wont cash there own m.o. Moneygram is another one..same thing...can't cash it..

09-27-2005, 05:12 PM	#3
HerLonghorn71 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 730	i have received a few mo's from western union and took them to my local bank and had no problems

09-27-2005, 08:52 PM	#7
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	i am kinda with krue on the postal money orders , i get them at the post office and i cash them at the post office

09-27-2005, 09:54 PM	#12
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	money orders are a pita all the way around. i try to use paypal for everything. i have my paypal card and can use the money as soon as its sent __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

09-28-2005, 03:36 PM	#13
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i like american made cash money ,that's why i'll rarely ship anything anymore __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-29-2005, 08:38 AM	#15
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	1st of all I don't ship till I have cash in hand or a cleared check. 2nd I always us Postal MO, although now I may second guess that. and 3rd if I do use Western Union it's to recieve money that is sent from a buyer. I have sold a few renderings this way and I just take the confirmation number and sender info to WU and get my money. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

09-29-2005, 12:00 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	I use Bank of America money orders.I`ve sent out dozens in the last year.Never heard any complaints.You can get cashiers checks,too.I`d never send cash in the mail.I would accept and prefer to send personal checks.You just have to let it clear before you send anything out.It`s slow,but works.I ain`t in no hurry. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-29-2005, 06:17 PM	#17
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Man you guys are scaring me right now. I have a truck listed on ebay right now and I have listed that I accept money orders. I guess I better go cash them before I let the truck go if that is the method of payment for the truck. The other thing is that paypal is good but they charge such high fees that you lose quite a bit on there. Now i list that if they pay paypal that buyer must pay all fees.



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