[mrmustang]

It's funny some of the things you guys do.....No offense of course.

Myself as the seller, I do not release any paperwork (most certainly not the car) until all funds have cleared my bank (can take up to 6 weeks in some cases if not done by wire transfer).

As a buyer, I request copies of all documentation (title, registration, pictures of the VIN plate). I then do a background check of the seller (to make sure he is legit), check with the state DMV to see if the car matches the records shown (I had one scammer that was really good and got me to that point before I felt uncomfortable with the supposed deal). Then either send a certified check, or offer wire transfer options. When the funds have cleared, I ask for the paperwork to be sent overnight, then arrange pick up of the car (boat, motorcycle, record collection, etc).

These are the only ways I do a long distance deal whether I am the buyer or the seller. There are of course minor details I shall not post on line (I do not want to fully educate a smart scam artist), but you should get the general gist of things with what I did..........


Bill S.