Advice on wire transfer and shipping to APO


I responded to a "wanted" post. The buyer is German and has agreed to payment via wire transfer, but wants it shipped to a friend with an APO address. I think APO stands for American Post Office and assume that means the friend is in the US Military in Germany. AFAIK, once the money hits my account via bank wire, the funds cannot be reclaimed, so I would be protected, but want to hear from anyone about the safety of this kind of transaction.
128x128swampwalker
Who is stalking who? I do not see any post in this thread that
remotely comes close to websters definition of "stalking". Surely you
have misconstrued the facts and dissulioned yourself
into thinking that someone is up to know good.

I used to be a postal inspector years ago. Perhaps
shoudl be banned for advocating someone
avoid paying taxes on imported goods, a felony
offense for an American citizen using services
under the Status of Forces Agreement with Germany.
Those who partake in such actions willfully are
also subject to the arm of the law. Believe me, big
brother is looking for exactly these type of transactions.

If you want to be part of this go ahead. I'm just
saying watch out and don't break the law, that is helpful
information. In terms of my relationship with
the US government customs office in Germany,
I could probably turn this into an investigative
mater right now and feel good doing as a red
blooded American.

Now it is chow time, as we say in the American
military.
Ciao
Audioquest4life
Thanks all for the advice. It all turns out to be moot because the funds never hit my bank account, even tho buyer sent me a jpg purporting to show completed wire transfer.

Jmcgrogan2- I'll keep you in mind if I ever decide to sell the Alaap, which was fully upgraded by Nick in 2012 ;-)

Audioquest4life- Chill out w some tunes, my friend. Chow.
Hi Swampwalker,

Thanks. I am the most easy going guy you could ever meet, trust me, think California surfer dude type, Spigoli from Fast Times at Ridgmemont High. I was merely imparting wisdom to prevent someone from getting into trouble, that is all. My intentions were all good, despite someone who miscontrued my information. Listening to music is always a good way to chill out.