- no "fees" from your end - paypal just uses a lower exchange rate to incorporate money exchange fees

- dont always look at paypal to see if its cleared, check with your bank - either online or a mini statement - sometimes the money is removed from your account before it "clears" but it is definately out - see if you notice a $$$ discrepancy in your account similar to the amt you paid on paypal.

- it is deducted automatically once you pay through the checkout system


i just noticed the 18th was last thursday - just remember we went through the weekend, so both paypal and your bank will be behind on updating the status of something

George