[vthobby]

Eric,

The absolute safest way (for me anyways) is to send the item "restricted delivery".

Definition:
Restricted Delivery confirms that only a specified person, or authorized agent, will receive a piece of mail. This service is available only if you also purchase Certified Mail, Insured Mail (over $500), COD, Adult Signature, Signature Confirmation, or Registered Mail.

This absolutely insures that the person you are shipping to is the one who is signing for it.

It is rarely used and little known but I use it for anything over $2000 or so and in your case being a first time shipper of a high dollar item, this is the perfect solution.

You will have no issues, thanks and good luck with the sale.

Peace, Mike

PS I find it always best to inform the recipient that he or she HAS to sign for it as it alleviates any confusion and they know it is on the way!