Is it safe to buy from Audiogon sellers?


Dear audiophiles, 

Is it safe to buy products from audiogon sellers ( person or shop)? I don't want to receive goods contrary to the description on the audiogon web.  Unlike eBay, there seems no guarantee over here? Am I right?  Those who have plenty of buy & sell experience here, pls. kindly give me your advice, My location is fin Far East which is far from U.S.A. Tks.

faust  
faust168
Likewise, you may find sellers very cautious as you are located outside of the US and have no Audiogon buy/sell feedback to get comfortable with
There is always some risk buying from a stranger. Examining feedback scores can cut down the risk, as can buying from those with extensive feedback or buying from a dealer with a long-established business. I always use PayPal or pay with a credit card (either directly or through PayPal), which in the US at least, gives some kind of buying assurance. In the end, all one can do is reduce risk, not eliminate it entirely.
If I were in the far east I would only buy from a dealer or online store that knew how to get the product to you. 

For example, it can be a PITA to buy and sell even between Canada and the USA (I have done it many times). I can only imagine the surprises in store for a private seller selling to a country that one is not familiar with. I would think a store based outside the USA with an A'gon presence would know the ropes of selling to other countries.
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It is safe dude ebay is not so safe and Craig's list is great if you like getting ripped off.Good luck dude!!!