[quote name='Chronotrigga']I wouldn't agree, but that's my opinion. Here's why:
I wouldn't send $250 to a random CAG who is trying to sell a Wii that just joined 3 weeks ago and has no iTrader.
It's all based around iTrader. I doubt many people would take the jump. If someone had for example, 37 iTrader and was selling a Wii for $250, then I would know he/she was legit. Of course it's common sense to pay before you buy, but like I said, if people just bought from new people with no iTrader, then there wouldn't be a need for iTrader.
iTrader is there for a reason. It's hard proof and evidence that you've traded with others and have gained a reputation. Although you say that some people took the plunge, that's REALLY risky. Even though there's probably a chance you can retract your payment from Paypal by sending a complaint, it's ultimately a hassle if the person tries to scam you.
I'm done with the mini-argument though. If you don't see it, you don't see it.
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I see your argument just fine, and even I would probably stick close to those boundaries. However, they both had little to no feedback, so he might as well of sent the payment first so there would be no problems. Given that the OP wasn't a scammer, but at least payment through paypal can be protected, a wii can't.
YOUR theory couldn't really relate to this, since neither of them had high enough feedback to even mention. It wasn't a 1 itrader vs a 37 itrader, it was two noobies.
Again, I know where your coming from, but unless the buyer has a great rep and high trade number, then payment should be received first and cleared, before anything is sent. It's common sense, really.