Using western union in China, and you can get check from several groceries in US directly.

The whole process wont take too long (couldnt remember the exact time), but wont longer than two days. Probably the same day...U need to check it out.

http://www.huaren.us/dispbbs.asp?boardID=336&ID=209757&page=2

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