Lynnda,

Do not under any circumstances assign the title to the buyer until you
have the cash in hand or certified check deposited in your account!
Business is business and it is conducted under certain procedures to
protect the parties involved.  If it doesn't feel right to you then it
probably isn't!

Recently I sold my 1990 VW Passat.  After the potential buyer looked it
over and made me an acceptable offer, she wanted to pay with a personal
check.  Well she sure was nice and seemed like a decent sort, but I
politely told her that I needed cash or a bank check.  She responded "How
can I convince you that I have money in checking account?"  I replied
"Buy me a cashier's check!"

Best wishes,

Tony

Anthony L. Mourkas
Hampden, Maine, USA
1984 Vanagon Westfalia
1991 Jetta Eco Diesel