Best way to receive payment for laptop?

[postdiction]

Hi,
I am trying to sell a macbook pro on craigslist and was wondering what is the safest way of accepting a payment.

This makes me nervous because this laptop will be $1000+ so it is a lot of money.

I know cash would be the safest however what other options are there?

Would USPS money order be safe? Are there ways to fake USPS money orders?
I would like to avoid fees if possible so paypal is out since I think you can only accept $500 before they force you to upgrade.

If i accept cash should I only accept it in $20 bills?

What have your experiences been selling high ticket items?

Thanks

[ajkula66]

Never accept PayPal for a face-to-face transaction since the payment can be reversed.

New USPS MOs are difficult to replicate, and they're a pretty safe method of payment.

Cash is king. If you're accepting larger bills make sure that you get the buyer's name and driver's license number.

Good luck.

[RealBlackStuff]

You and living in Chicago: make sure you take a "heavy" with you, to protect the wad of dough you'll be getting!
Oh yeah, go buy one of those pens to test bank notes with. Better safe than sorry!