+1 especially the cleared funds or local currency
No cash = no sale
In my book I treat everyone the same ... I trust no one until I know otherwise especially selling my car to a stranger I don't care if I offend, rather lose a sale than lose ££££ to a scammer, last time I sold a car privately I wanted to see cash before we went on a test drive the message of you break it you buy it was made very clear hence the reason I usually trade in at dealers, may not get as much sometimes but don't have to deal with chancers