goofyjumper 0 #1 January 15, 2012 I'm not sure if this thread will get moved or not. There are a couple canopies I am interested in. How does this work? I dont just want to send money to a stranger but I know that most people on here are honest. I asked them to send the canopy to my rigger. Is that wrong? I just dont know what to do. Please help!----------------- I love and Miss you so much Honey! Orfun #3 ~ Darla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 January 15, 2012 Nope, that's a totally reasonable way to do it - as long as your rigger's on board with acting as a neutral third party. He or she inspects it, and if it's cool, tells you to go ahead and send money to the seller. If not, either negotiate (if it's something you still want but your rigger thinks it's not worth what the seller is asking), or send the canopy back. I should say that I've only done it that way once, when I was the seller. In every other case either I've known the person I'm buying from, or I've found a mutual friend to say "Yep, this person's someone I'd do business with." Or the transaction price is low enough that I'm willing to take the risk (but a canopy wouldn't fall into the category). On a side note, glad to see you buying gear. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #3 January 15, 2012 I bought my entire set up on DZ.com and have experiences with all types of transactions Container and reserve - through Skydive Store in NJ so didn't really worry much AAD - GravityGirl, very trustable source so again, not worried. Canopy - Total stranger...he gave me his name and DZ and I called the DZ to verify who he was, so only kind of worried but it checked out RW suit - total stranger, absolutely no verification whatsoever but, he didn't seem sketchy so I sent him the $, I got the suit. Never did the whole rigger third party but its a pretty common avenue purchasing gear me thinks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #4 January 15, 2012 What size canopy are you looking for?I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goofyjumper 0 #5 January 15, 2012 The ones for sale are a Sabre 2 170. Exacxtly what I want. I really want it.----------------- I love and Miss you so much Honey! Orfun #3 ~ Darla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goofyjumper 0 #6 January 15, 2012 Quote Nope, that's a totally reasonable way to do it - as long as your rigger's on board with acting as a neutral third party. He or she inspects it, and if it's cool, tells you to go ahead and send money to the seller. If not, either negotiate (if it's something you still want but your rigger thinks it's not worth what the seller is asking), or send the canopy back. I should say that I've only done it that way once, when I was the seller. In every other case either I've known the person I'm buying from, or I've found a mutual friend to say "Yep, this person's someone I'd do business with." Or the transaction price is low enough that I'm willing to take the risk (but a canopy wouldn't fall into the category). On a side note, glad to see you buying gear. Thanks hun. I am so excited.----------------- I love and Miss you so much Honey! Orfun #3 ~ Darla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #7 January 15, 2012 QuoteThe ones for sale are a Sabre 2 170. Exacxtly what I want. I really want it. Since you are at the Farm - ChutingStar is well known enough that NO one should have a problem sending them gear for a rigging intermediary. I am not sure if they charge for escrow services like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #8 January 16, 2012 QuoteQuoteThe ones for sale are a Sabre 2 170. Exacxtly what I want. I really want it. Since you are at the Farm - ChutingStar is well known enough that NO one should have a problem sending them gear for a rigging intermediary. I am not sure if they charge for escrow services like that. They do, but it's not much. That would be my choice as well, if I were in the OP's shoes."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
