[dragontamer]

Or use an escrow service / middleman that people trust.

Bitcoin transfers aren't the problem here. Its transferring money to a trusted 3rd party, and then that 3rd party transferring the money forward (or back) once the items are confirmed to be transferred.

The problem then becomes dispute resolution. Even priority mail can be faked. Close the envelope with fake cards or whatever... so no matter what, dispute resolution becomes the limiting factor.

But a trusted middleman using a protocol that is hard to fake with harsh penalties on the scammers that do break the protocol is the answer.

[raverbashing]

Too bad escrow service in eBay means pretty much "you're getting scammed"

[greenshackle]

By 'these sorts of trades' I meant 'trades with strangers without a trusted third party'.

Of course a trusted third party obviates the need for complicated schemes.

[JumpCrisscross]

Which are the best ones?

[DonHopkins]

This one looks totally legit: http://cardingmafia.ws/f60/

"Forum: Carding Mafia Escrow Service: Do you need to buy in safe way And Not To Get Ripped From some kid ? Come here and use CM Escrow Service Its Free.. Warning Not allowed To reply in threads .. who allowed to reply in thread just seller and buyer and escrow man anyone else will got banned for 7 days"

Pulsating banner ads: $0.00

PHPNuke discussion board: $0.00

Blinking animated emoticons: $0.00

Mafia run escrow service: $0.00

Knowing the little bastard will end up with a decapitated horse head in his bed if he doesn't pay up: priceless.