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Geo Claxton

Registered User

Join date: 12 Oct 2006

Posts: 16

01-03-2007 16:10

Is there any way to convert lindens to USD other than the LL way? I was prepared to begin a business venture until I ran the conversion through a test drive. Still waiting for the funds to show in my paypal account, no response from LL on multiple posts in the answers forums, no live bodies answering their phones, and no callback from the voicemails.

I'm more than a bit leary of investing any real money if it's this problematic getting it back out.

Abba Thiebaud

PerPetUal NoOb

Join date: 20 Aug 2006

Posts: 563

01-03-2007 16:16

From: Geo Claxton

Is there any way to convert lindens to USD other than the LL way? I was prepared to begin a business venture until I ran the conversion through a test drive. Still waiting for the funds to show in my paypal account, no response from LL on multiple posts in the answers forums, no live bodies answering their phones, and no callback from the voicemails.

I'm more than a bit leary of investing any real money if it's this problematic getting it back out.

You can try selling them on e-bay. I've never done that, but the exchange is much more favorable to you there. (2500L/19US roughly) but you'd be at the whim of the buyer if they get the L and then cancel the transaction in paypal, you really have no way to get your L back.

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Johan Durant

Registered User

Join date: 7 Aug 2006

Posts: 1,657

01-03-2007 16:30

How long have you waited? I've never had any problems, but the turnaround time is normally close to a week.

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Geo Claxton

Registered User

Join date: 12 Oct 2006

Posts: 16

01-03-2007 16:36

It's been 6 business days. It isn't the waiting and guesswork as much as the complete lack of response or recourse thats got me bothered the most. This was only $50.00. What if it had been $5000.00?

Guido Columbia

Registered User

Join date: 25 Oct 2005

Posts: 102

01-03-2007 17:00

The new year's holiday probally affected the processing time, you will probally get it tomorrow. You can also sell on SLExchange I believe although the rate may not be as good. You'll get your $ though, it usually doesn't take more than 7 days at most but this is the "Holiday Season" which will slow it down a bit.. Usually 3-7 days is the standard..

Shep Korvin

The Lucky Chair Guy

Join date: 30 Jun 2005

Posts: 305

01-04-2007 05:47

You sure you're counting your days correctly? Yesterday (3rd Jan) I had a payment that I requested way back on the 22nd December arrive in my paypal account. While that *seems* like a long time, it was - thanks to the holidays - within the mandatory 5 business days.

Seola Sassoon

NCD owner

Join date: 13 Dec 2005

Posts: 1,036

01-04-2007 13:21

Don't forget, most banks in the US weren't open on the 2nd either in honor of Ford's passing.

If you processed on the 23rd of December before 10:30am SL time, January 3 is the 5th business day, technically, even though it's almost 2 weeks later, especially given that traditional holidays were on a Monday this year.

If you processed after, January 4th is the 5th business day, so give it another day or two and see what happens.

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Geo Claxton Registered User Join date: 12 Oct 2006 Posts: 16	01-03-2007 16:10 Is there any way to convert lindens to USD other than the LL way? I was prepared to begin a business venture until I ran the conversion through a test drive. Still waiting for the funds to show in my paypal account, no response from LL on multiple posts in the answers forums, no live bodies answering their phones, and no callback from the voicemails. I'm more than a bit leary of investing any real money if it's this problematic getting it back out.
Abba Thiebaud PerPetUal NoOb Join date: 20 Aug 2006 Posts: 563	01-03-2007 16:16 From: Geo Claxton Is there any way to convert lindens to USD other than the LL way? I was prepared to begin a business venture until I ran the conversion through a test drive. Still waiting for the funds to show in my paypal account, no response from LL on multiple posts in the answers forums, no live bodies answering their phones, and no callback from the voicemails. I'm more than a bit leary of investing any real money if it's this problematic getting it back out. You can try selling them on e-bay. I've never done that, but the exchange is much more favorable to you there. (2500L/19US roughly) but you'd be at the whim of the buyer if they get the L and then cancel the transaction in paypal, you really have no way to get your L back. A
Johan Durant Registered User Join date: 7 Aug 2006 Posts: 1,657	01-03-2007 16:30 How long have you waited? I've never had any problems, but the turnaround time is normally close to a week. _____________________ (Aelin 184,194,22) The Motion Merchant - an animation store specializing in two-person interactions
Geo Claxton Registered User Join date: 12 Oct 2006 Posts: 16	01-03-2007 16:36 It's been 6 business days. It isn't the waiting and guesswork as much as the complete lack of response or recourse thats got me bothered the most. This was only $50.00. What if it had been $5000.00?
Guido Columbia Registered User Join date: 25 Oct 2005 Posts: 102	01-03-2007 17:00 The new year's holiday probally affected the processing time, you will probally get it tomorrow. You can also sell on SLExchange I believe although the rate may not be as good. You'll get your $ though, it usually doesn't take more than 7 days at most but this is the "Holiday Season" which will slow it down a bit.. Usually 3-7 days is the standard..
Shep Korvin The Lucky Chair Guy Join date: 30 Jun 2005 Posts: 305	01-04-2007 05:47 You sure you're counting your days correctly? Yesterday (3rd Jan) I had a payment that I requested way back on the 22nd December arrive in my paypal account. While that seems like a long time, it was - thanks to the holidays - within the mandatory 5 business days.
Seola Sassoon NCD owner Join date: 13 Dec 2005 Posts: 1,036	01-04-2007 13:21 Don't forget, most banks in the US weren't open on the 2nd either in honor of Ford's passing. If you processed on the 23rd of December before 10:30am SL time, January 3 is the 5th business day, technically, even though it's almost 2 weeks later, especially given that traditional holidays were on a Monday this year. If you processed after, January 4th is the 5th business day, so give it another day or two and see what happens. _____________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. - Mitch Hedburg I saw a commercial for an above-ground pool. It was thirty seconds long. You know why? Because that's the maximum amount of time you can depict yourself having fun in an above-ground pool - M.H. You know, I'm sick of following my dreams, man. I'm just going to ask where they're going and hook up with 'em later. - M.H.