Some ideas:
Try to convince the seller to send it via cod. Perhaps you could offer to send the shipping costs up front so he will know you are a serious buyer.
Try to get as many phone numbers and addresses as possible. If he's a legitimate person he will understand your anxiety and be willing to assist.
An alternative would be to fly out there and get it yourself (since it is so expensive). If you pack it well (and it's in size/weight limits) you could ship it on the airplane. (warning: they WILL drop it from several feet up)(warning2: United Airlines is rough with luggage)
Try to convince the seller to send it via cod. Perhaps you could offer to send the shipping costs up front so he will know you are a serious buyer.
Try to get as many phone numbers and addresses as possible. If he's a legitimate person he will understand your anxiety and be willing to assist.
An alternative would be to fly out there and get it yourself (since it is so expensive). If you pack it well (and it's in size/weight limits) you could ship it on the airplane. (warning: they WILL drop it from several feet up)(warning2: United Airlines is rough with luggage)