I have exactly the same experience unfortunately - I offered to take all for cash and collect immediately - he said that he prefers people who can pay instantly - I replied, what is more instant than cash and same day collection?
It just seems a little evasive - if you must insist on PayPal or bank transfer (which is obviously a common way of paying) then at least provide more information about your company, VAT number, registered address, some trade references - at least then members of this community would be more than willing to do a bank transfer, etc.
Last edited by Trimed; 24-06-2008 at 11:43 AM..