Yeah, we are going to try the Escrow.com thing. Thanks everyone for suggesting that. He's as nervous as I am, but I think we have it worked out.
Here's what he suggested after I suggested the escrow.com thing:
Ian,
I did a search for feedback on escrow.com and it seems like a legitimate way to go. But from the feedback I’ve read, it’s geared more toward the buyer than the seller. The seller sees no money until the buyer releases it, which sounds fair, but you will have my Jeep and I will have nothing (other than a pit in my stomach hoping the Jeep made it safely and to your satisfaction).
How about this:
Send me a deposit in good faith ($500 maybe?).
I will send you the title (signed over to you by me) as well as Bill of Sale.
Send, email, or fax me a copy of the title (signed by you) and a signed copy of the Bill of Sale.
Make the payment to Escrow dot com for the balance ($3600)
Make arrangements for the delivery (Pre-paid by you).
According to Escrow.com’s policy, when you receive the jeep, release the balance of the payment to me.
The fee from Escrow.com for a payment of $3600 is $117. I’ll split that with you so you can send me a deposit of $441.50 instead of $500 if you like.
