T/T and Western Union scam question..

I am trying to purchase a product from this guy in China and they only accept T/T and Western Union. I am going to pay him $250, should I proceed with this transaction? What should I be doing to not get scammed and get frauded?
Answer #1
DONT DO IT. If you want to buy stuff from out of country or really anywhere online. Either paypal or a credit card. Wire fund are a no go. Western Union cannot be canceled or traceable.
If a seller or a buyer wont use/accept paypal or credit card. Ill pass.
Answer #2
I’ve never bought anything from China exept through PayPal, so I don’t know, but would not use Western Union as such.
This discussion may help..
http://resources.alibaba.com/topic/235226/Western_Union_T_T_Bank_Transfers.htm
Or listen here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xcge2dn_ILA
Answer #3
If it’s WU then it’s a scam, simple as that.