I have sent a deposit on an Amazon Parrot from a breeder out of my state. They have a very nice web site with lots of information, "glowing" references and have been sending weekly updates and very nice e-mails.
I do NOT have a bad feeling about the breeder, but it is alot of money. They do require the balance due and the amount for shipping it by air before the bird is shipped. This is fully understandable, BUT how do I guarantee that I will receive the bird I purchase, or any bird at all?