Buying from other countries?


Does anyone know what is the safest way to buy from a private seller outside the USA. If he doesn't take Credit Card and doesn't have a Paypal account? Would Money Order or Bank Transfer be safe?

Thank You
aron
Make sure they have plenty feedback. Maybe see if you can get email addresses/phone numbers of references.

KF
I've sold equipment several times to overseas buyers.
I've either had a wire transfer to my account, or
an international money order up front. So far
(...knocking on wood sound....) it's all worked fine.
I've bought and sold out of the country numerous times over the last couple of years with much success. It's always nice to be dealing with another member who has great feedback that is relatively current. One can always contact the feedback sources right here to get a better feel for who they might be attempting to do business with. It's even better to speak with the other party in person, if at all possible, but a good line of communication even by email can generally give one a little reassurance that all will go well. In most cases, I have either had funds wired into my account or have wired funds to the seller and so far it has worked quite well. Sometimes it takes a while for wire transfers to get to their final destination, but they usually get there, so have patience. I guess if someone is out to burn you, they're gonna get you. Thankfully we have a great membership whose common interest is to buy and sell quality equipment among themselves so everyone can enjoy the pursuit of audio nirvana and save a buck or two in the process.
Have not yet tried "overseas". The question specified "outside the USA". In the case of Canada, it's about as risky as sending to the state next to you. USA-Canada transactions are a "no-brainer".
As for the others ... ???! Do some homework.

Jeff