Funds on hold

[za-789957]

Why do i need to wait a whole 31 days after the buyer has received the product for funds to be available and not even all of it?

i thought this would a more streamlined method but now i dont ever want to sell over ebay again.

[disneyshopper]

You are a brand new seller with a high priced item for sale  ($1000 with a best offer accepted).  Payouts can be held for up to 30 days to give the seller time to receive the item and file a case if there is a problem.  ebay wants to make sure the funds are available if the buyer has to be refunded.