02-11-2018, 02:13 PM
I've bought and sold several (4-5) bikes on-line, without ever having met the other party or seeing the bike. It's a judgement call. I never had an issue with any transaction but if you're uneasy, perhaps reconsider and walk away. The shipping part is easy. I can recommend a shipping company once you're ready. If the deal isn't going through eBay, consider asking the seller to post the bike on eBay (buy it now) so you get their financial protection to protect against fraud. In this case, the seller will pay listing fees and commissions to eBay, so it may be something he'll want to negotiate with you beforehand. Otherwise, there are some third-party escrow arrangements that will hold your payment and not release it to the seller until all obligations are met and you are satisfied.