lindy
Well-Known Member
I have searched the threads and have not found anything specifically addressing the troubles of long distance buying.
Does anyone have any suggestions - based on ideas or even experience - that can work to provide a more secure buy on a large purchase at a distance. Example... buy a motorcycle 1,000 miles away from you - without traveling in person to that location - inspection and then the paperwork (title transfer) and money transfer necessary to make the transaction work - without one party ripping off the other party. Or at least a reasonable attempt at that.
I know that dealing with an established dealer with a reputation to uphold (especially when the buy is through Ebay) is a much more likely transaction to be successful. But what about a transaction with a "little guy" like on the forum?? Some good techniques would improve buying and selling on the forum.
Any thoughts??
Does anyone have any suggestions - based on ideas or even experience - that can work to provide a more secure buy on a large purchase at a distance. Example... buy a motorcycle 1,000 miles away from you - without traveling in person to that location - inspection and then the paperwork (title transfer) and money transfer necessary to make the transaction work - without one party ripping off the other party. Or at least a reasonable attempt at that.
I know that dealing with an established dealer with a reputation to uphold (especially when the buy is through Ebay) is a much more likely transaction to be successful. But what about a transaction with a "little guy" like on the forum?? Some good techniques would improve buying and selling on the forum.
Any thoughts??
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