On Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:31:24 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
wrote:

It looks like the only safe way is to ask for cash or wait till the
check clears the bank.


Direct bank to bank wire transfer with confirmed receipt of funds is
pretty solid. I'm seeing more transactions being done that way. My
trawler for one, as did a neighbor's Rinker purchased in Michigan
after a short inspection/test ride.