Hi: What would be the safest way to buy and sell gear from
private(non dealer)people?. Let's say I want to buy a $2000
amp from Joe Blow from another province or country, whereby checking out the gear in person is out of the question.Once the deal is made, should I send a deposit first, then the balance, or send the whole 2K and hope I get my amp...or what! Now what if I were to sell an amp,make the deal and ask buyer to pay c.o.d.! The buyer could always cancel his chequing account while the amp is in transit, so that form of payment won't work!.I guess you need a "third party",to be safe...what about Paypal...which I think is safe, but how
to be positive that I get my amp(buyer)and the seller sends the amp,(let's assume seller is a crook).Is there a protocol for buying and selling audio gear?...I mean, who makes the first move, as far as payment(full or part)..the buyer or seller? Thanks, Huck
