<VV> Long Distance Selling

[John Headley]

Has anyone sold a car to a buyer who is many states
away?  How is this normally done?  I want to make sure
that we both can feel secure about the transaction and
avoid fraud.  I have someone who is interested, but on
the other coast (and no, it's not one of the e-mails I
sent to the list the other day).

I know cashier's checks are usually the best way, but
you still have to wait for them to clear.  Is it fair
to ask him to send money and wait 2 weeks for it to
clear?  If not, what can I do to make it fair and help
him not think I'm taking his money for a vacation? 
How about Paypal as a money transfer?  Anyone gone
that route?  

>From what I can see, maybe it's fair for him to
request a copy of the title in advance to show I own
the car, and a 3rd party inspection is probably ok
too.  We are trying to arrange for a local vair
mechanic to do an independant inspection.  I'm good
with that, but the payment and timing of shipping are
a little tricky.  Any advice?

Thanks,
-John Headley



       
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