I don't blame you for being cautious. That's why I only accept USPS money order as payment. Haven't heard of those being counterfeited.
Some cashier checks have been though. Armslist is LOADED with scammers. 75% or so of inquiries I received from there were fraudulent.
I bought almost $10k worth of handguns in May thinking if I could beat Cabelas and Sportsman Warehouse prices by advertising in 3 national sites maybe I could make $800-1000 in a couple months. Horrible decision. The 4th gun is going out this week at a small loss. Paying back my credit card......
Not moving well at all. Maybe I should check the Talkeetna at the range. My Browning 375 is showing to be of little interest to buyers as well . I honestly don't know how dealers handle used guns that show defects. Factory problem ? I've seen some dealers say not to return items to them, but to the manufacturers .
PARA45 (I think) is the only guy I recall selling anything to on this site.
But you do have me thinking, I would be VERY unhappy to pay for something defective from anyone. I will adjust my ad.
Bob