How do you prove the buyer received the item? If they do a chargeback through Ebay (Can they,since no paypal is involved?), where is your recourse? I don't know if you have any with a personal transaction. For such a large amount, I would be wary.
On the other hand, how can the buyer prove that they paid you, if they didn't pay through PP?How do you prove the buyer received the item? If they do a chargeback through Ebay (Can they,since no paypal is involved?), where is your recourse? I don't know if you have any with a personal transaction. For such a large amount, I would be wary.
You could insist on meeting at a bank so the buyer can withdraw the money in your presence so you know it's real. Don't go alone though.