Is it worth $30 bucks to have a check from fedex vs free with US MAIL?

CHOPTALK · Jan 31, 2007

I dont need the money in 2 days with the fedex check, but is the tracking number worth the $30 bucks? Regular mail is free.

How safe is the mailing system in ANTIGUA?

Thanks.

MasterPlan · Jan 31, 2007

Chop, the regular mail can be dicey. There is no way to track it down should it become "lost". Then you will have to wait for verification, etc. I wouldn't risk a large check. Just chalk it up to the cost of doing business.

glenrobinson · Jan 31, 2007

I used to do regular mail from Antigua all the time...Never a problem but I never withdrew more then 2K at a time.

sean1 · Jan 31, 2007

According to Scottm at Betcris, who I trust, they have issues sending checks by mail.... The checks go through multiple low income areas and it is very likely someone somewhere along the way may well try to cash your check.

Sean

X-Files · Jan 31, 2007

The only book i've ever taken regular mail payouts from is SIA
since the check isn't passing through any 3rd world cuntries.
Many books discourage that method.

TTinCO · Jan 31, 2007

MasterPlan said:
Chop, the regular mail can be dicey. There is no way to track it down should it become "lost". Then you will have to wait for verification, etc. I wouldn't risk a large check. Just chalk it up to the cost of doing business.

I agree. It's well worth the piece of mind to not have to sit around for 2-4 weeks wondering if your check is in route.

SportSavant · Jan 31, 2007

it depends where they are sending the checks from, for example, when I get a check from neteller it comes Calgary, so I dont mind going with the 2$ regular mail option.....

in this climate, however, I certainly feel 35$ is worth having a tracking number. If the withdrawal amount is large enough. Of course, if you are only withdrawing 100$ or 200$, then maybe a check by mail isnt a problem.

100KbyXMAS · Jan 31, 2007

Book was very late mailing my check so they decided FedEx it without asking me first. I wasn't home, so the old lady next door signed for it. Then forgot that she had it. FedEX wouldn't do anything. ("Thats our policy") Don't remember if I called my book or not. It finally appeared on my doorstep unopened after her son came to visit the next weekend