What to do in order to have a smooth internet transaction?

[Eggshell 0]

I am working on getting an used Cypres from DZ.com. How do people normally do to have a smooth transaction? If the unit needs 4- or 8-year maintenance, should I acquire it first and then send it to SSK, or ask the seller to send it to SSK directly? Any help or advise is greatly appreciated.

[likestojump 3]

have them send it to SSK, otherwise you would just be wasting $$$ to re-ship it.

get hte serial and call them in the morning to verify the status. Otherwise - the usual, verify the seller and try to use a CC funded transaction so you have some protection.

[Eggshell 0]

Thanks a lot for the suggestion. I have limited experiences for online trading, especially in here. Would you mind to elaborate on "CC funded transaction"? Where can I get related information? How do I verify the seller? Thanks again.

[likestojump 3]

What I mean is use Paypal - or credit card directly if seller allows. Or google checkout - something that lets you use a credit card :) Not a rule - just a suggestions for keeping it more trouble-free.

as far as verifying the seller - call them on the phone, get their info and call their DZ, that should be fairly simple.
and if (s)he is "overseas. unable to talk" - run away :)

[iluvtofly 0]

If at any point you hear the words Western Union RRRUUUUNNNN!!!!!

[mr2mk1g 10]

I did something similar a couple of years back.

Vendor sent the unit direct to SSK with a note of what was going on. I asked SSK to confirm receipt of unit serial #(whatever it was).

THEN I released payment (obviously this was agreed with the vendor before hand) and paid SSK for the service.

Simple. No risk for anyone. Hopefully a genuine vendor will be happy to proceed on that basis (but I wouldn't rule out even a genuine vendor wanting payment even before sending to SSK).

It worked for me though.

Maybe check with SSK that this is cool with them... I think I did that when I did it... can't remember.

[BillyVance 34]

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If at any point you hear the words Western Union RRRUUUUNNNN!!!!!

Seconded.

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