Audiogon seller's question

@jetter 

You are correct. Once I accepted the offer we both get to view contact phone numbers. I haven't had a response yet from the buyer, so hopefully we can connect and work it out. The "no feedback" part makes me a little nervous, as it should. But a phone call goes a long way to get a better feel.

PayPal, Audiogon and FedEx or UPS offer next to nothing protection to sellers. Your best protection is to document your sale with pictures and videos before the item goes to shipper. For buyers with no feedback, wire or PayPal F&F options only. If they refuse, move on. 

Unless your speakers are packed in wooden crate, do not ship via FedEx or UPS. Use freight, may cost bit more but they will get there unharmed. 

And lastly, find a way to speak to your buyer. If they appear difficult, walk away. 

I believe @lalitk meant to say use PayPal Goods and Services option only, not F&F.

For buyers with no feedback, wire or PayPal F&F options only. 

Just have a friendly talk on the phone. Buyers are not usually scammers as they want cash, not the opposite. I hope it goes well.

@jetter

I meant F&F option only since goods and services option have fees ranging from 2.89% to 3.49% and categorized as ‘commercial’ transaction. Plus this option offers full protection to the buyers.

“If an eligible item that you’ve bought online doesn’t arrive, or doesn’t match the seller’s description, PayPal’s Buyer Protection may reimburse you for the full amount of the item plus shipping”

PayPal F&F option is as good as cash!