I agree- it's scary to purchase something so expensive with so little reassurance. You're risking over a thousand dollars and they're risking nothing. However, I have made some smaller purchases ($300-600) in the past from seller with 0 feedback successfully. Everyone has to start somehwere and some people leap right into trying to sell a chanel purse without building any reputation first. The up-side is, that if the seller winds up being honest, you usually get a good deal. Here's what to look out for though- make sure that the seller is using their own pictures and that they are detailed pics. To be sure they didn't steal good pics, try asking them for a pic they don't show. Mae sure there's a thorough description of the item. Ask them information about the item that isn't in the description- perhaps where they bought it. Try to build up some communication with the seller beforehand. I have even told them I was afraid to bid because of their non existent feedback. If they are a good seller, they will write you back, explain things and offer a little better reassurance (not to say a scammer can't also do that-but they're less likely to put in the effort). Make sure you pay with a credit card through paypal because then you have two entities ready to fight on your behalf if you get scammed. Good luck and use your gut- no deal is too good to pass up if you get a bad feeling about it. Have to be cliche, but if they can't offer you reassurance, better safe than sorry.
