I would gladly pay someone to work as an intermediary for my sale. Pay for shipping of the unit to me and pay for inspection. I just don't know how the money would work out. Unless the seller could trust the third party somehow.

Sure, a escrow business could do it, but can they verify that the unit is working and that the package is complete as per the sales description?

I'm about to purchase a second unit and I'm scared to death of getting jacked. I left myself wide open on my first empeg purchase but luckily I bought from a trustworthy seller. This time... I don't know... I have to make the call.