So, I am new to the pinball world. Played a bit as a kid in the 80's and now have found that enjoyment once again! I found this site and started to hunt for a machine to buy. Just purchased my first machine from cserold and couldn't be happier. Great guy, great communication....no BS! He has now become my pinball guru and continues to help with all of my stupid questions. So I figured I wanted to buy a second machine that may be more appropriate for the masses when family is over. Decided to pick up a WOZ and had a deal done with another member on this site. We had both decided on a number which included shipping by his crew. All was said and done, delivery was set for this weekend. Receive an early morning text that he had sold the machine for $100 more that night to another buyer. Granted, my mistake was that I didn't put down a deposit as COD was the deal. In my line of work this is just not appropriate. I am open to suggestions moving forward as I don't want the same thing to happen again. Thanks for the advise!

Ok. Just so I understand that "cash on the glass" will override an existing deal?

Thanks for the advice!

I offerred to pay through paypal, send cert check etc. Seller said COD was perfectly fine.

I also dont want to throw anyone under the bus. I am not sure where the sellers primary source of income comes from. If pinball is it then I dont want to obstruct that. This is pure entertainment for me... or a midlife crisis.