In Reply to: Ripped Off?!! posted by zact on Tuesday, 13. December 2005 at 17:52 Bali Time:
that every one buying anything should be aware of... "CAVEAT EMPTOR" or buyer beware!
Whilst it is probably not possible to with hold a portion of the monies pending safe delivery, at very least buyers should engage the services of a reputable cargo agent, who will do the necessary follow up on your behalf when you the buyer know you will not be able to be present to oversee the shipping yourself.
In reality, any person who is 'doing it tough' and suddenly receives loads of cash in advance, and who knows that the chances of any retribution are at very best slim, is guaranteed to be 'tempted'. Your chances of any recovery if something does go amiss?.. better to try & throw a rock on the moon methinks! But.. best of luck. If I lived in Perth, I would be thinking about the cost of a weekend ticket v/s the overall possible loss!