First Luger Buy "almost" completed - but concerns

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by Olle

Recouping the money can indeed be a problem if you buy from somebody you don't know, and/or you give him enough time to spend it. In this case he's buying from his neighbor and he will check once he has bought the gun, so chances are that the neighbor is still there and still has the money. Also, the cops are sure to pay him a visit if there is a problem, and that will probably be good incentive for a quick refund without any further discussion.

Anywho, now we're waiting on a report plus pictures of the acquisition!

Since he is a "neighbor", and he has access to the full serial number and details, and seems worried about it being stolen-

Why not check it first? I.e. before any money is spent?