I always get a little nervouse when one of my seller friends says he is sending the chip out before my check arrives. I prefer that the check at least be in the seller's hands and expect that they will hold it until the check clears if they don't know me well. I do have a relationship with two folks who send chips on blind reliance on my ability to get a check off. However, shortly I intend to start selling and will send to any member as soon as the check comes in w/o waiting for it to clear.