George
Not sure you want to take advice from me, as I myself am overseas... But here is how I would do it.
Go to your bank - open up an account for transfer purpose only and let the person in Italy transfer the money to that account. I know giving out an account number is a BIG thing in the US, but in Europe it is a normal thing an nobody can use it for anything.
This will give you a trace route for the seller if something goes wrong, and the buyer will feel safe, as he/she can track you as well.
Its fast (about 3-4 working days if you have one of the bigger banks) just as safe as escrow and paypal and the cost is very low.
If you feel unsure, then I recommend you talk to your bank about how to do it.
Remember the person who will be sending you money, are not getting an account number, but a SWIFT/IBAN (Iban is International banking something..) number, and that can only be used for transfers..
After all way pay for a service you already have..
Best of luck..
Anders
Not sure you want to take advice from me, as I myself am overseas... But here is how I would do it.
Go to your bank - open up an account for transfer purpose only and let the person in Italy transfer the money to that account. I know giving out an account number is a BIG thing in the US, but in Europe it is a normal thing an nobody can use it for anything.
This will give you a trace route for the seller if something goes wrong, and the buyer will feel safe, as he/she can track you as well.
Its fast (about 3-4 working days if you have one of the bigger banks) just as safe as escrow and paypal and the cost is very low.
If you feel unsure, then I recommend you talk to your bank about how to do it.
Remember the person who will be sending you money, are not getting an account number, but a SWIFT/IBAN (Iban is International banking something..) number, and that can only be used for transfers..
After all way pay for a service you already have..
Best of luck..
Anders