Hey, Wow....don't think I've ever used this visitor message function. Almost didnt see it. Anyway...I generally have a rule of thumb. If trader/buyer/seller has been active on rctech and has a couple of fairly recent feedback reports, then I'll usually take a chance. Having said that, I'd be especially careful of ANY overseas trade. Once item is there it's GONE !! Check him out here and see if he's an Ebayer with good feedback. Either way, its a crap shoot. Personally, a NIB TC3 is really nice......right up until you run it the first time and then its just another used TC3. I'd be looking for a used TC4 with some upgrades or a good stash of spare parts. Let me know what you end up doing.