Good practical thread. We don't endorse specific international suppliers on the forum, but the risk mitigation principles discussed here are sound. Always do your due diligence, never send more than you can afford to lose to an unvetted supplier, and remember that domestic sourcing eliminates most of these concerns entirely.

Locking the thread from further supplier recommendations to keep it focused on the general principles. If you want supplier-specific discussion, use the Vendor Reviews subforum. 🔒