Since you live in LA I don't see why you can't just pick the plane up and give the seller Cash or certified funds. I would retract the payment ASAP. On a high dollar item like this and with a seller with 0 feedback you better be careful....I was going to bid on this plane and drive 800 miles to pick up and pay for it . But seller would'nt return my emails so I passed. If its a real deal I would be a drivin right now to get my plane. Good luck..............Lou