Re: What would you do?
Thats why I should be the designated "out of state syty" hauler.
"F them" would be my attitude. Don't let the truck go on an auto transport until it's paid in full. If they want it bad enough, someone can come get it, look at it, pay for it, then work on shipping later. $500 aint nuthin' son!
If you got a buyer goin west I might be able to help out next week or two. I paid for a Ty in personal check not too long ago and hauled it away...still haven't gotten the lien release yet lol, but me and the buyer have dealt with each other for the past 2 years. Also, he bought it off me before, so anything less than that kind of relationship, pass it like grandma on the interstate in rush hour.
If they ship with someone like FedEx Passport or Reliable, for a few bucks, the driver could hang onto the title and hand it to the buyer at the other end. If it's an open rack carrier forget about it. Chances are, the buyer has more info on you than you do on them.
I'm not sure if I was helpful in this post, just my side of it from someone who hauls cars interstate and internationally for United Van Lines.
Quick hijack- does anyone have any cars going from FL to Cali?