I do I make a secure purchase from a private person out of state?

Question

I found a great guitar on craigslist, the problem is the owner lives in PA and I live in Fl, not easy to just hop in the car and check it out and make the purhase. The pictures and serial numbers check out and I'm ready to make the buy. How can I pay for it and be sure I'll get the product (PayPal only works for auctions)? I wonder if there is a third party, unbiased, "escrow" type of service, that will hold the funds until both parties receive that which was agreed upon. Or do you have to use good old fashion trust in your fellow man?

Answer 1

I believe Paypal can be used for any type of purchase.

Why don't you give them a ring and find out.