[Pantera]

I might add that anyone doing this long distance be sure to get the terms of the deal down in writing and of course be sure that you get the original back in the mail. If you have proof that you acted in good faith then most Judges will find in your favor. The writen contract and receipt shows the intent of both parties.

I will never forget a judge telling me when a guy backed out of a sale on a car and I had kept his deposit. He told me that if I had wrote anything down on the sales contract, that if the buyer didn't pick up the car in a certain amount of time then he forfeted the deposit money. He said if it was in any form of writing that he could haave understand, he would find in my favor. So, the guy got his deposit money back and I had to pay the court costs.

I know this is hard to do long distance, but fax the seller something in writing with the terms you and he have agreed to and a copy of your check. Be sure to have him sign it and fax it right back. Also insist that he puts the original that he actually signed in the mail that same day. This is no gurantee you will prevail in court but you will have a better chance in court than he will.

Sellers remorse might be avoided if you have a litte fodder like these documents on your side.

For what it is worth. Mind you I am not an attorney but sure have paid them lots of money over the years and this was something that I learned the hard way. Just be careful. There are so many crooks out there that will take your money and disappear. Check them out as much as you can beforehand.

Good Luck
Pantera