[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by varmint

Depressing.

I live in Alaska, and am at a loss to figure a way to buy a vehicle long distance that doesn't make me look like a scammer.

How is it done?

Act like you're not a Nigerian and offer to pay via a secure and respected method? I've sold multiple cars to people that I've never met. Hell, I've sold several with only email correspondence. Like I said earlier, you can tell pretty quickly whether you're dealing with an informed and serious buyer or a scammer. Ask some questions, make the deal, pay via wire transfer, arrange for a truck to pick up your new car. Done!