Safe Purchasing on a forum

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I have the opportunity to buy a Cruzbike but logistically cannot do it in person - looks good in photos.  The other chappie is also active on another place (not here I think), but I have never met him. 
Any ideas on a mutually risk free methodology of transacting?

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Elydave Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Visitor (new) Joined: 27 September 2015 Location: Ely Status: Offline Points: 42	Post Options Post Reply Quote Elydave Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Safe Purchasing on a forum Posted: 13 April 2017 at 5:30pm
	I have the opportunity to buy a Cruzbike but logistically cannot do it in person - looks good in photos. The other chappie is also active on another place (not here I think), but I have never met him. Any ideas on a mutually risk free methodology of transacting?

jdp298 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Visitor (moderated) Joined: 24 February 2012 Status: Offline Points: 32	Post Options Post Reply Quote jdp298 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 April 2017 at 10:19pm
	Oddly I might suggest EBay, which protects the purchaser usually more than the seller, but at least has a conflict resolution process (hollow laughter). There are ways as long as he knows your username and what you want to pay, he can reject anyone else making an offer. Or a solicitor. Or he sells it to a LBS and then you purchase it from them.