I am in the UK.
How many bars are you wanting? What is the total value?
So, is this the plan? Please correct me if not.
You pay escrow -> Someone in UK buy bars -> Bars ship to escrow in US -> Escrow pays person who bought bars -> Escrow ships bars to you.. ?
How much are you offering for this service?
Right now I need 2x 1/4 and 1x 1/2 Oz bars (2 in total)
1) Price according to Baird including VAT is £771.30. They will also charge you some shipping, no idea how much - in US it is ~$6 Priority Mail ($2.50 First Class)
2) Please check rates to US (I think will be around $10 regular, $30 priority)
3) Yes - I will pay to Escrow and I will pay Escrow's fee. You will ship to Escrow and she/he will pay you and ship me.
4) I'm thinking about paying 5% as a service fee to person who will by bars. It can be negotiated in minor range.
Okay. I will be willing to help, but there are some issues.
1) I would be happy getting a full quote for you.
2) It would usually be a flat rate for such an order, but depending on how quickly you want it, that can change.
3) These will most likely be hit with VAT, which makes shipping to escrow a problem. Plus I don't think any escrow wants to receive these, their part of the deal is purely online most of the time. I do not deal with Rhodium much, so am unsure of import rules into the USA regarding this precious metal.
4) I would be willing to do this for 6% of the total amount.
You would prepay escrow. I buy bars and instruct bullion dealer to ship them directly to you. I provide proof of this to both of you.
Upon confirmation that these are on the way to you, escrow releases funds to me, and our deal is done.
If you are interested, shoot me a PM, and we can look at this further.
Thanks