I have bunch of expensive used clothing to sell and I know a guy who is a high ranked seller on ebay and Amazon. I asked him over the phone whether he can sell them for me for a fee if I ship them to him. He said he can. I really trust this guy but technically if he ever decides to run away with them there is nothing I can do. I think I need to get some sort of a written guarantee of payment but I am really hesitant to do so because it would look like I am suspecting him. What should I do? Is there a polite way to ask for this?
It’s called a contract and don’t be ashamed for asking for one especially a stranger online. There’s nothing wrong with writing down expectations for both sides and agreeing to it in writing. Even if it’s a friend this is a good way to lay it all out in black and white. Anyone who doesn’t agree to it isn’t serious about holding up their end of the bargain