Help! I Need An Amp Purchase Option Other Than PayPal

There will be no deal without a solid buyer protection plan in place.

Hello,
Please walk away from this deal. There is a very high probability you will get burned. It’s either that and you take the risk of losing your money. I think you should pass and keep looking. Maybe you have a friend or family member who can physically meet with the person to test the equipment and provide the money once everything is good. Last but not least have them take it to a repair shop to get a once over to make sure none of the capacitors are blown or the pots are not scratchy. You need more of a guarantee. A letter saying if you are not satisfied you have the right to return it at your expense for a full refund so PayPal can favor your side. I would move on, but if this is important to have this please protect yourself legally. 

There are escrow services out there, or at least there were in the past. Do some research. You pay them, your money isn't released to the seller until you have your item.

+1 builder3
My son recently sold his Lotus out of state and he used
www.escro.com and it went off as smooth as silk. 
You can set up the deal anyway you and the seller agree to.
Good luck.
Regards,
barts

Thanks everyone.  
I’ve moved on.
I’m not buying that amp under any circumstances…the transaction situation is too cloudy.