Best way to transfer out of state?

[esizer]

I got a hit on Armslist for my PPQ but the buyer lives in Omaha.

I have no problem with shipping to an FFL but what's the best way to orchestrate payment? I generally use PayPal but their recent T&C update gives a ridiculous amount of time to the buyer to change their mind and offers quite a bit of power to the buyer as well.

I feel fine using PayPal gift but I doubt anyone would go for that with someone they don't know. It seems like it would be a similar scenario for requesting a cashier's check.


TL/DR:
Have any of you guys sold out of state and shipped to an FFL?
How did you fulfill payment?

[Dave_L]

Ive sold several items out of state and used PayPal just fine. But it's off websites that the buyer had feedback on so I felt comfortable. You can use PP and then withdraw the money and make sure it all clears before shipping? I haven't read their updated T&C's though...

[fitz19d]

Dont use paypal. Even with gift I'm a little paranoid, but if you use it as a minimum receive it that way.

If you can find a 3rd party ffl willing to do it that isnt one they suggested could do that. Helps if like he said it was a high rep person from another website. If it's an armslist type deal, oh hell no.

[Great-Kazoo]

Postal money order OR personal check 5 day hold. One buyer sent me a bank check. I called the bank to verify funds.

[esizer]

Thanks guys. I let him know of the UPS/FedEx requirements for shipping a handgun so I guess I'll wait to hear if he still wants it after that.

[Gman]

Did someone say PPQ? I guess that's your ad for the M2 9mm with the low round count.

[Honey Badger282.8]

Depending on your bank and his bank you could do P2P. If you're both with a partner bank you register with your email or cell phone number, the buyer sends funds to however you registered and boom. Instant payment and no PayPal fees.

[esizer]

Did someone say PPQ? I guess that's your ad for the M2 9mm with the low round count.

Yeah, low round count and the one with 3 mags.