I was on my laptop and just clicked on the zip code and the map came up, I did figure it was east coast when I saw the zip, just not sure where.Umm, I'm on a smartphone and I could tell he was somewhere in Mass just by clicking on his username and noting that the first two numbers of his zip code are "01". Local enough for me, hehe! Now, I'm using Chrome for this forum, so I'm not sure how things look if you're using Tapatalk. It is understandably difficult to sell a saw here. These guys know what they are looking at, and the things they can't see in pictures are the most important. That is why a member needs to be trusted before making such an important purchase. I'm right there with you, woodchuck. That's why I haven't tried to sell anything on here yet. I'm still trying to build up my "street cred"!
What kind of things are you thinking, you can always ask the seller for more pictures or questions that would help resolve your concerns.
I do much of this through PM's, and I normally leave my phone number if they haven't been around long. There is always some risk in doing a long distance transaction, but most of our questions about the person/who they are can be cleared up quickly with a phone call, and the same with the saw. If I don't feel good about the person I typically won't buy the saw.
From what I can see already 944E seems pretty open to fielding any questions and doing all he can to take care of any doubts. Communication is the key in most transactions.
I would have no problem buying a saw from you or @MS460WOODCHUCK , I've bought saws from guys with only one post on a few occasions as well as sold saws to members with only one post.
Yes 1st world problems. I saw a large RV broke down on the expressway the other day, it had a hydraulic lift on the back with a Honda goldwing trike on it and a very nice built jeep in tow, I said to my wife I sure hope the generator is working for the AC lol. My problem is like that, but different .You, sir, have a fantastic problem.