How do I pay for a motorcycle that I'm having shipped from another state?

Question

I want to buy a bike I found on Craig's but it's in another state. I found a shipper, but the seller wants to be paid before he loads the bike. I don't really want to send a cheque or money order to the seller before I get the bike. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Use allot of caution with out of state bike purchases on craiglist (or other sites like this).  There is a good chance it is a scam.

If you found a shipper, what is the cost to ship it?  You may want to look into a road trip to pick it up and ride it home.  That way you see the bike and get a chance to ride it, and you may safe some money by doing it this way.

Answer 2

See if he will allow an escrow account through paypal. You can place the money in the aacount and he cant touch it until a time you both agree on.