How long do you wait for a check to clear

For that kind of money you should take as long as it takes for your bank to assure you the check is through, and will take full responsibility. Any buyer sending a personal check for thousands of dollars should understand. Don't feel pressured to ship before you are sure. The risk is too great and the buyer placed it all on you.

It does take 6-8 Business days

Why did you not ask for a certified check from him?

as long as the check is in the buyers name and to give it 6to8days to clear. I would go directly down to the bank to talk to a rep and make sure the cash cleared and is in your account.

Check the buyer's feedback. That should give you some level of confidence. If there is no feedback, wait 21 days to play it safe. I once cashed a check at the bank and then deposited the cash. 14 days later, they took the money out of my account and said that the guy that wrote the check placed a stop payment on it. I asked how if I cashed it at the time could they possibly do that. They (Bank of America) said too bad. I was out $3300.