Recent screwed on parts threads disturbing

I have seen many 1 post counts turn into great deals.

I have also seen low post counts scare people off, me included.

I recently signed onto a gun trader forum and on my very first post traded a big *** revolver for a crossbow to a total stranger but communication and wits was strong on both parties.
The site was cool because it had a feedback score counter above their user name where you click it and can see comments from previous people they traded or sold stuff to.

I talked to the guy on the phone which is a good thing to do on the more expensive deals.

But here it is good to deal with sellers/buyers that have a good reputation.

There should also be an agreement in writing that if you rip the other party off you allow them to hunt you down and beat you to a bloody pulp.