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					Originally Posted by Doug
					
				 
				  Why does the buyer always need be on the hook. I agree with Bob,s post on that. Something like PayPall would be the best option. 
  I have purchased several large items from US aquarists. Always a mutual agreement. Many have eben sent the equipment first, so I can send money for shipping. 
 
  Seems here, "money first", even with some I know well. Where the heck are the buyers rights?      
			
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I think it is standard etiquette to pay for an item before receiving it.  That's the expected flow on EBAY unless you pay for an Escrow service.
http://pages.ebay.com/help/newtoebay...sell-item.html