stusi
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posted on May 8, 2003 06:46:08 PM new
When sending a money order to a seller overseas, is it necessary to send an "international" money order as opposed to a common money order? If so, are these available at banks or post offices?
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neonmania
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posted on May 8, 2003 06:49:32 PM new
Where are you sending the money order to?
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stusi
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posted on May 8, 2003 07:08:18 PM new
neonmania- I am sending it to China.
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neonmania
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posted on May 8, 2003 07:32:29 PM new
EESH! And the seller is cool with this?
If they really will accept a money order then yes, it does need to be an International one. You can purchase them at the post office. I've sent hem to Japan a number of times but never to China. You might want to check with your post office to just to be sure. If you are a member and gcan get them free, you might lso want to look into Travelers Checks, especially since if they are lost in the postal system you can get them replaced with much less hassle than a money order.
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stusi
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posted on May 8, 2003 07:45:17 PM new
Neonmania- Thanks for your help, but why the surprise at the seller being okay with a money order?
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neonmania
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posted on May 8, 2003 07:56:22 PM new
Honestly....complete ignorance on my part of financial dealings in China 
I'm a little better with Taiwan but I never really considered them China .... I guess in my mind hey have their independence. 
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stopwhining
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posted on May 8, 2003 07:57:13 PM new
depends on which part of china he is in,he may have problem cashing it .
has he been selling long??
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stusi
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posted on May 8, 2003 08:12:22 PM new
The seller is in Hong Kong, has been selling for 7 months, and has a perfect feedback record.
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davebraun
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posted on May 8, 2003 08:20:13 PM new
HK is no problem. An International MO is negotiable there. Actually they can cash US Dollar checks but the bank fees are high so they don't wan't them generally as they need to place them for collection.
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stusi
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posted on May 8, 2003 08:28:45 PM new
davebraun- thanks for the info!
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sanmar
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posted on May 9, 2003 01:17:24 PM new
I have sent money orders to both China & Japan. Must use International M.O. Very expensive, I believe the one to China cost me $10.00. You have get them through your bank.
[ edited by sanmar on May 9, 2003 01:18 PM ]
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neonmania
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posted on May 9, 2003 02:05:59 PM new
San - they can also be purchased thru the post office.
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alldings
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posted on May 9, 2003 03:24:31 PM new
Cheap route your local super market may sell an international mo. I have sent several to Canada and the fine print indicates they are good worldwide. I don't think a PO money order will work.
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neonmania
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posted on May 9, 2003 03:37:15 PM new
Alldings. You may not think they do but after four years of buying from a dealer in Japan, I KNOW that they do. The difference is that you must ask specifically for an INTERNATIONAL money order.
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stopwhining
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posted on May 9, 2003 04:45:21 PM new
japan and canada post office both sell us dollar postal orders,but the other countries like china and hong kong do not.
in hong kong,depends on how much business you do with your bank,cashing a personal us dollars check from usa can be free or for a fee.
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stusi
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posted on May 10, 2003 11:50:07 AM new
I just spent all morning trying to get an international money order. The banks do not sell them and the Post Office does not have one for China!
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stopwhining
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posted on May 10, 2003 12:00:06 PM new
china is china,hong kong is hong kong.
when it comes to banking and finance,hong kong is way ahead of china.
what did your hk seller ask for??
american express can sell you us draft which he can cash at hk american express office or deposit in his bank account.
if you want to send cash,make sure it is registered and there is a limit of how much you can declare at the post office for hong kong .
there is also paypal ,have you asked him if you can pay him thru paypal??
there is also thomas cook travel agency,they have offices in hk airport.
or look into c2it new site,for 10 dollars fee,you can use your credit card or bank fund to send him a check and c2it will mail it to his home.
[ edited by stopwhining on May 10, 2003 12:11 PM ]
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neonmania
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posted on May 10, 2003 12:09:06 PM new
Stusi - try travelers checks. It's going to be the eaiest route since money orders are out of the question.
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stusi
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posted on May 10, 2003 12:37:08 PM new
alldings- I just called the local Publix supermarket. They sell international money orders. Thanks!
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