No wonder nothing sells: wire transfer only

OP and Bigtwin,

OP is concerned about wiring funds to a seller.  I not sure what protections you have if you wire money vs paying with a credit card, on via ones of the forums like this one or eBay.  I have never had a counterparty request a funds wire transfer, but if I did, I would steer them to sites where I had recourse if performance is not rendered.  

It's almost like giving cash to a stranger with a promise of something in return. I wouldn't do it.

I buy from dealers. The thought of wiring off a huge bunch of money just seems like crazy to me. I know folks that do it. I have gotten burned in much more direct circumstances. I don't mind paying a premium for certainty if it is more than I can laugh at loosing. 

As soon as I see F&F for payment, that's a hard pass.

Buyers demand risk-free purchase protection , but so do Sellers. = Mexican stand-off in terms of logistics, PayPal can be a bonus or a FUHBAR . 

This is a fantasy to please both sides simultaneously in an unregulated informal bulletin board ad forum ..especially where forum fans hide behind a central plank of anonymity . Whiners, complainers, crazys, and Bottom-feeders …AND conversely  5-star members ,,,, arise, exist, and feed  on both sides,

- I buy from Dealers and buy & sell with Private Sellers on CAM, always paid by direct prepaid EFT or credit card . That included $15K electronics,

- Dealer reputation and Seller with high # positive feedback matters on forum ads , but there is always a theoretical potential for issues.

- my take ,,,, An imperfect system works well enough under an understanding that the following prevails and ain’t gonna ever change   …..  “ ,In God we trust. Everyone else pays cash,”