Here's the story, I have a $300 (dealed down to another figure though) item for sale. I've been upfront about everything, sending my name, address, and phone to the buyer as soon as he agreed on the price.
I plan on shipping 2Day Insured and all that rigamarole to make sure it gets there safe. Also, I accept Paypal CC which is how the buyer plans to pay (which can be disputed in case the deal goes bad).
However:
The seller though just joined [H] in the current week.
Everything seems to be going smooth until I get an email today that says he's going to call tonight and wants to do the trade half+half. I plan to make my case and ask for all payment first still.
I'm extremely squeamish about the deal, the lack of heat/forum cred, and the fact that if he sent 100% upfront and I ripped him off, it's way easier for him to get back over 75% of his cash than it is for me to reclaim the card.
Any jewels of wisdom to devote on a long time [H], short time trader?
I tried searching back posts for wisdom but can't find anything.
I plan on shipping 2Day Insured and all that rigamarole to make sure it gets there safe. Also, I accept Paypal CC which is how the buyer plans to pay (which can be disputed in case the deal goes bad).
However:
The seller though just joined [H] in the current week.
Everything seems to be going smooth until I get an email today that says he's going to call tonight and wants to do the trade half+half. I plan to make my case and ask for all payment first still.
I'm extremely squeamish about the deal, the lack of heat/forum cred, and the fact that if he sent 100% upfront and I ripped him off, it's way easier for him to get back over 75% of his cash than it is for me to reclaim the card.
Any jewels of wisdom to devote on a long time [H], short time trader?
I tried searching back posts for wisdom but can't find anything.