Does a Postal Money order need to "clear"?

I sent a Money order to my seller and he says he will ship when it clears. Is this necessary?

shoe06-11-2008 6:46pm

bobf Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 207 posts 06-13-2008 at 09:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes it is necessary as my friend who is a postal worker said faking is going on there also. I agree with Jmcgrogan2 as to how I would and do ship.