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How can I stay safe when buying from a guest?

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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 11:10 PM
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Hi,
I want to buy a set of wheels from someone who is a guest on this site. Ya, I know, I am also a guest, but I am the one with the money. How can I do this transaction and not get scammed?
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 12:02 AM
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Good question. You can't really protect yourself. Try using a trusted third party. For example, have the wheels and the money shipped to a moderator and than have the mod. ship out once both are recieved. ( Than Ill pm the mod. my shipping address and have everything shipped to me) j/k.
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 08:27 AM
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A guest means nothing. Anyone can buy a membership.

Caveat Emptor applies, I'm afraid
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 11:02 AM
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That is a good idea revhi, but wouldn't that cost double for shipping? Since it has to be shipped twice.
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 11:04 AM
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and that is true that anyone can become a member. but this is an expensive transaction, i would want to lose $1300.
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 08:57 AM
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So don't buy them if you are not sure of the guy. Or ask him if there is another user who has bought from him, then get a reference or 2
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