A Bank check is automatically debited from your bank account by the teller so the bank has no liability in the transaction once you walk away with the check. Your account is debited period. You can only place a stop payment on the check usually after 90 days. So basically you can pay him instead through PayPal as a family or friend to avoid the fees as it should also be debited out of your bank account if you select that option. I am not sure why he won't accept PayPal that way.
Using the Escrow is an option that I would present to the seller. I believe you both need to register an account for this transaction.
Is there a local dealer in his area that you can call and pay a few dollars for where he can drop off the unit, get it inspected and shipped to you once you pay the dealer his cut plus shipping costs and then the dealer can hand the bank check to the seller?
IMO there is never only one special deal on something you may have to wait but they will come back up.
If you are so hesitant to do this then just pass on it.
Happy Listening.
Using the Escrow is an option that I would present to the seller. I believe you both need to register an account for this transaction.
Is there a local dealer in his area that you can call and pay a few dollars for where he can drop off the unit, get it inspected and shipped to you once you pay the dealer his cut plus shipping costs and then the dealer can hand the bank check to the seller?
IMO there is never only one special deal on something you may have to wait but they will come back up.
If you are so hesitant to do this then just pass on it.
Happy Listening.