This article applies to selling in: United States
What does it mean when an order is Pending?
After a buyer initiates an order, we attempt to authorize their credit card. During this time period, the sale is in Pending status. Most items are only in Pending for a short period of time, usually minutes. Learn more about Pending orders.
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