Thanks for all the good advice. "Part swappers"...never even heard of that...what's that about? How much importance do you place on the other party's prior feedback in weeding out potential rats?
shipping tips
"m pretty new on the 'Gon and I am in the middle of dealing with a shipping disaster...LOTS of damage to carefully packed speakers. Any tips on subjects like whether to have dealer or carrier pack? or which carriers to use? Avoiding a claim by a buyer that equipment didn't work upon arrival? Handling insurance claim negotiations ("Well, sir, you didn't pack this equipment properly"). Any tips would be appreciated.