Usually it works like this - so far from the people whom I've traded

For instance if the item has to be ordered and depending on the seller. You may not have to pay deposit or some fees , but usually you'll have to pay some fees to secure it and in order to prevent joybidders and FFKers (I would do this even though the seller doesn't want any deposit fees provided if the seller has a clean record) . Usually sellers would ask buyers to make FULL PAYMENT before they ship out (thats how most of the sellers do , unless you have been trading with that guy for a long time , chances are they guy would ship first before you make the payment)

If you're in doubt , take the option of doing COD (Cash on Delivery). Test the product out , let the buyer examine the product in a public place. If he likes it , he pays you . Usually this method is recommended and preferable , but again its up to you

Edit : You have the rights to decline any offer if you think it does not work your way out. Don't worry , you'll find many other buyers who would be interested in your item

This post has been edited by prasys: May 24 2009, 09:23 PM