How do I pay?

@lalitk +1

escrow.com is a great service but doesn't cost any less than PayPal. It seems to run about 3% as well. If the seller will not pay for one or the other service, and it makes financial sense,  offer to pay the fee yourself. If seller still says no, run!

I don't like using PayPal to sell expensive audio components and I usually don't ship anything expensive or heavy either. I'd rather the buyer come to my house to see if the item works/sounds right for him and then pays me cash. I've had people drive 1000 miles to pickup and 150lb turntable and 150lb speakers because even with the original boxes, I won'y ship. 
Paypal is for the buyer most of the time and if the buyer receives the product and doesn't like it, then he can go to PayPal and request a refund and usually get it.
When I ship overseas, the buyer must use PayPal friends and family because once the product leaves the states, I don't want to be responsible because of customs

RUN

RUN FAST

RUN FAST AND FAR

Don't do it! 
I had a deal for a lot less money ($650) and the dude ripped me off.

Sometimes the seller will have a validated profile on eBay or audiogon so ask him that. Otherwise escrow.com