Buyer is in Arizona, I am in Oregon and I'll be shipping the engine to him. Seems like a nice guy, I have met him and he has seen the engine and logs. He will pay for shipping.
He has sent 2 personal checks, one for $500 which came long enough ago that it has cleared. Second check came Thursday, deposited Friday, $1,000.
Balance due, $13,000.
He called this morning and said he has the balance.
So, how do I get secure payment? Cashiers checks are often forged, same with money orders and we all know you can't trust personal checks.
Google search for the names of buyer & his wife did not reveal anything negative.
I am tempted to accept his check, but still cautious.
How can I protect myself while shipping the engine without extensive delay?
He has sent 2 personal checks, one for $500 which came long enough ago that it has cleared. Second check came Thursday, deposited Friday, $1,000.
Balance due, $13,000.
He called this morning and said he has the balance.
So, how do I get secure payment? Cashiers checks are often forged, same with money orders and we all know you can't trust personal checks.
Google search for the names of buyer & his wife did not reveal anything negative.
I am tempted to accept his check, but still cautious.
How can I protect myself while shipping the engine without extensive delay?