Thanks for helpful comments. I've determined using Escow.com is the way I will go.Interestingly the seller pulled a 'bait & switch' , with excuses of course :) . So I'm still shopping :)
As a seller I won't ship without the money to a private party and as a buyer I only shop in an area I'm willing to drive to. Consider paypal fees and shipping costs and it's often just as cheap as working with a local shop.
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