DenisLaMenace - 17-10-2007 at 10:17 AM
Need advice
I want to buy a used kite from a particular in NY area, and don't want to drive 8hours to get it.
The kite seems top shape, a GOOD price, but I dont' know this guy, not sure if he posts elsewhere.
What is best way to ensure nobody gets ripped off in a such transaction, and across border.
pay first ? pay after ? paypal ? broker ??
Anyone well known on this forum living in NY area to have a look and do the broker for me
thanks
buzz
B-Roc - 17-10-2007 at 12:15 PM
Buyer be ware should be the moto when purchasing over the net from unknown sellers. I think the only payment options you have are what he agrees to
so you may be limited.
Hopefully someone in NY can help you or vouch for the seller. Good luck!
powerzone - 17-10-2007 at 02:05 PM
document EVERYTHING.
paypal preferred.
if you send bank Check... send it Signature Confirmation.
take photos of things you send.
label the package "GIFT" or "PROMOTION" to avoid massive duties.
DenisLaMenace - 17-10-2007 at 05:30 PM
anyone has ever used
http://www.escrow.com/
SecondWind - 17-10-2007 at 06:03 PM
I would give him a call and talk it over. Then use PayPal. They are pretty good about covering the buyer. You pay him first, and then he ships it
out.
So...what kite is it? Maybe I'll need to check it out for you first 
DenisLaMenace - 17-10-2007 at 07:04 PM
Joe
I will only tell you after the deal :-) :-)
I am sure anyone here would buy it, price is very good. That's why I need to make sure the deal is correct.
domdino - 18-10-2007 at 07:15 AM
I live in New York, i could help you out with it if you want as long as i don't have to travel too far!! Take you some pictures and wotnot
DenisLaMenace - 18-10-2007 at 08:11 AM
domdino
check your PM
thanks
DenisLaMenace - 18-10-2007 at 06:02 PM
Thanks domdino
I had him to send me pictures of the kite. The guy has a verified status on Paypal with 9 transactions in 3 years. So I bought it.
Davinch
You want 2 now.
I am getting a not much used FLYSURFER SPEED2 10m... So I hope I make a good deal..
I will post some pics when I get it...
Now I need to get rid of my Pulse
SecondWind - 18-10-2007 at 06:19 PM
Oh yeah 
Let us know how it goes - that should be a sweet kite! I have not flown one yet.