I would have no problems dealing with a member with a 0 trader rating ,I would just be diligent and more so if it were a firearm.I would ask for phone numbers and full physical addresses (not post office box #s)
If I`m selling higher end products and firearms ,I would want payment upfront ,but who would not.
I also give my Ph# and full info to those who purchase from me ,just fair and shows I have nothing to hide.
Not sure post counts are all that important to tell the truth ,tells me nothing when a person has 5000 posts in less than a month or two.... LOL
In the end ,it is the "interweb" and as we all know ,it has it`s flaws.
I`ll deal with anybody and will give take a chance at least once ,just use common sense.
Hmmmmm...that reminds me.
Paul T