I once had a similar experience and it turned out well. I made arrangements to buy a set of 15 inch Rally II's from another FGF member. He lived north of San Diego and I lived in Phoenix.
My brother lives in So Cal so I sent him to deliver the money and pick up the wheels for me. So I was not there for the actual exchange.
The first time I got to see the wheels in person was at my brother's house several months later during my yearly visit.
2012 Mustang Boss 302 #1918, Competition Orange. FGF replacement 2006 Mustang V6 Pony, Vista Blue. Factory ordered. 2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. So I'm claiming it) Old projects, gone but not forgotten: 1967 FB 400, original CA car. After 22 years of work, trashed by the guy who was supposed to paint it. I had to sell it. 1980 Turbo Trans Am 1970 Mustang fastback, 351C 4Bbl, auto 1988 Mustang GT, 5 speed 1983 F-150 4x4, built 302 1994 Chevy K2500 HD 4x4, 454 TBI