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john_EBgood

What steps can I take (or what methods are out there) to ensure secure payment for say a $35,000 private online purchase? I live a long way from the seller, so dealing would be remote

Anon

Hi there,
I have heard of one buyer who opened a one-off account with the same bank as the seller, so they could make payment instantly.
Another popular option is Paypal, which both parties would need to subscribe to, I have only purchased overseas goods using this method- seems to work well.