Has anyone sold over $35k worth of equipment over the net? How do you protect yourself?

I don't have many posts but have followed this forum for years. I think a buyer is taking a huge risk sending funds through PayPal F&F or wire transfer. There is zero recourse if the seller is fraudulent. Wire transfer fraud is rampant. IMHO it's better to pay the additional 3% PayPal fee and have peace of mind. I believe that IRS reporting may be a contributing factor in moving sellers away from PayPal to wire transfer transactions. (also the 3% fee). As the saying goes, "Buyer beware".

Good Question!

Using a reputable dealer like TMR can make things as easy as possible if not looking for absolute top dollar.

Otherwise I’d probably lean towards a local sale with a due diligence process.

What else?

Donate?  Why not?

Yes often  you  can open up a merchant account 

Or wire transfers to you 

You can't protect yourself.

What you can do is ensure that whatever you are doing is done to safeguard yourself as a seller.

Do not let yourself be bullied into a persons buying pitch, there are 100's of long winded get under your skin techniques. 

Do not sell anywhere that a Buyer Protection is a enforced method for the Buyer to make a Payment.

Typically a few Months can lapse before the use of the protection can kick in.

It is very important to have a sale with the residual overhang and menacing that can be brought into the sale.