Electronics on Ebay Classifieds?

I want to buy a laptop online (eBay classifieds) because there are no good deals near me.

What is the safest way to make a purchase without losing my money?

You should transfer the money or pay via Paypal and wait whether the item arrives or not…

If it's near you, pick it up? Is safest

Go there, have the device demonstrated or play with it yourself, if everything is okay, pay and take it with you

Meet the seller in person and pay in cash.

This is the only way to make a purchase on eBay classifieds reasonably safe. You can then test the laptop right away.