What should be the terms between buyer and seller

Tell him the only way you will make the purchase if he sends them to you COD Cash on delivery). FedEx or UPS will do CODs for an extra $6.00.

Also you should talk to the seller on the phone, that's a great way for both of you to guage your comfort level with one another. You can often get a sense if a seller/buyer feels right. Good luck!

Completely agree about getting to know the other party. It also can be enjoyable. I was selling a pair of Kimber IC's to a guy a couple states away. He wanted me to call him (to see what kind of seller I was, I guess), which I did. We ended up talking about blues music for a half hour or so. He turned me on to "Mighty Sam McClain", who I now love.

Finally, follow your gut. If you are comfortable with the seller, great. (IMPORTANT - Make sure you discuss packing properly!!!!!)If there are some doubt's, don't second guess and walk away. There will be other speaker deals coming along.

Oh, don't forget, you only have one feedback as a buyer, so I am assuming the seller has concerns as well.

Good luck,

never use money orders, etc. no matter what the feedback. its better to pay the paypal fee. when someone does not have an account there is usually a soap opera and you don't want to be a castmember

I would never call a person who inquired about a product that I was selling. They just want to give you their life story. At least, if they call you, they are in for the dime. When buying, I always send a cashiers check or money order, IMHO paypal is a waste of money. If you are very nervous, post a new thread asking for an Audiogon member, with good feedback, that lives in the city that the speakers are in, to go over an look at them. I have done this for others. In the end, if you have even the slightest inkling that anything is not 100% right, pull the plug. We are not dealing with old master paintings here, they made more than one set of whatever the speakers are that you are buying.