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I've been out of the loop for a long while and want to downsize a bit. I got a wierd request a couple days ago from someone wanting to buy one of my items, and said he would "pay really well", the buyer is from a far away country known for being a bit scam-y

MY question to those of you who sell:
What payment ways do you accept? Or recommend, and what should I not use? I don't want to be scammed.
Do you also suggest not shipping out of the U.S.A?
I JUST DONT want a charge back and a lost item that is worth alot..a lot...

Thanks for.your time!

People are paying very high prices now, but if you're concerned it's too scammy, maybe just trust your gut and decline. Or if you do, be absolute sure to do everything properly with paypal, and keep record of proof of sending etc.

Does the buyer have any referrals or feedback on a site like E-bay? I'd be curious to know if this person has any references, especially if they're paying hundreds of dollars for one of your items.