Rather than walking away from a potential $4,500 profit, you structure the deal with
controls:

Option A: Escrow Account

• You suggest using a reputable escrow company (e.g., AeroTrust Escrow Services, AeroTitle, IATS, JetEscrow, or a U.S. title firm).
• Buyer wires full funds into escrow, including shipping crate fees.
• Escrow only releases funds once:
  • Engine is shipped (with tracking and crate photos)
  • Buyer signs an engine receipt
  • Optional: A third-party inspection confirms engine receipt and paperwork
    match

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Option B: Letter of Credit (LC)

• You recommend a Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC) through their Italian bank.
• Your bank or attorney confirms terms:
  • Funds guaranteed after proof of shipment
  • You submit airway bill, invoice, and declaration of sale
  • Bank-to-bank communication only, minimizing fraud risk

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What You Don’t Do:

• You don’t ship without prepayment or a bank instrument in place.
• You don’t bend protocol for the sake of a sale.
• You don’t chase a risky deal, even if it means losing it.