I'm currently engaged in an old-fasioned trade with a character I've run into on the auctions.
It's a trade. Merchandice for merchandice. I give 'im stuff... and he gives me stuff back.
However, since no money is being exchanged, I don't know how to safely complete the trade, other than actually driving 10 hours to this kid's home state and exchanging the goods face-to-face.
The idea of an Escrow service came to mind real early, but it seems they only deal with money as payments- not other merchandice.
Anyone know of an escrow service that allows "Trades"?
posted on January 1, 2001 09:03:13 PM new
Something in your experience with this guy leads you to require escrow, and yet you're still looking to do business with him?
posted on January 2, 2001 01:26:56 PM new
I find that comment unusual from a cynic.
I have no experience with him- which is why I was concerned. Like I said- it's a trade. Merchandice for Merchandice. I have as much reason to trust or distrust him as I have if I was engaged in a trade with you- none.
There are a few people I'd trust without a medium. Maybe if I was trading goods with my Grandma. Or the neighbor kid down the street. (At least that way I have a physical presence... and the ability to come knocking on their door.)
I'd PayPal the kid $300 without a second thought- payments can be disputed. A DVD player, however...
I have few options:
* Blind trust that this kid will complete his end of the trade.
*An escrow type service that will mediate, and make sure everything is done well.
Or just don't do it. It's a 12 hour drive to do a little skull-cracking... I prefer just doing it right the first time.
