What is a "money order" and how do I purchase one?

Question

I'm purchasing some sheet music over the Internet from Sheet Music Plus and I selected the "purchase a money order or send a check" payment method. At first, I was going to just write out a check like I usually do. But I just remembered that I don't have enough in my checking account, so instead of transferring, I decided to use this opportunity to do it this way.

The web site I am ordering on is www.sheetmusicplus.com

Answer 1

It's like a check, but it's endorsed by an entity other than yourself. You buy them for several cents, and your name is signed. The name is printed out on it and you mail it. Oh yes to get a money order you go to a place selling them, be it a bank, grocer, or money place. You give them cash for the amount plus the fee. And you get the paper which you send to purchase stuff. It's seen as safer since you've already paid your money over and the established company will back the order.

Answer 2

You walk into a bank, post office, or even some supermarkets with cash, and they will exchange your cash for a money order, less their fee.

A seller would rather receive a money order than a personal check, because it is much more likely that the money order company really has the money, than an individual does.

Answer 3

Money orders are like a certified check. Like you need one for $40 it cost maybe $1.50. I usually got cashiers checks at small convenience stores.