I'm kinda a eBay nut. I have had good dealing with buying cars and the like items but for good reasons. Ask questions, for big money things, use the "ask seller a question" option. Ask them for the phone number and talk with the guy about specific details. If he won't call you or give you his number, forget it, not worth it than. You'll learn a lot about a guy just talking with him. You'll spot BS much easier. His personality may be simple difficult to deal with and you can make a decision based upon talking with him/her. Also, tell the seller you are not comfortable with paying for item before pickup. every item I bought that was large, the seller allowed me to pay on site, not even a pre- payment with paypal. You just need to express you are interested and will buy if item is indeed as described. If you can communicate this and seller agrees you may have a good deal. I would NOT pay in full with paypal because if the description is close to accurate and you are not happy, you have not much to stand on with paypal for refund. Tell the guy you'll bring a cashiers check for full amount and if item is as described you'll buy but ask specific detailed questions on the item over the phone and your odds increase substantially
