On Tue, 5 Aug 2008 12:25:20 -0400, "Jim" wrote:

Set up an account in a local bank and use it for this transaction. Don't
release the boat until you have assurance from the bank that the transaction
has completed and the funds are available to you. I have done some
significant wire transfers and all went well.

That is good advice. Do not accept a cashiers check under any
circumstances - there are a lot of scams out there.

Close out the wire transfer account when you are finished with it.