How can a very good patentable idea be sold with out getting ripped off and how can a buyer be found?

Answer 1

Get a lawyer, get a patent, then sell the rights to produce.

Answer 2

First, mail proof that the idea is yours back to yourself and do not open the envelope when you get it. This gives you date stamped proof of when you had the idea.

Then get a patent.

Then sell the patent or better yet temporary rights to use that patent to a company with manufacturing capabilities.

Answer 3

With such a hypothetical scenario, the success may not be forthcoming easily! Trust is vital in any business but precautions must by all means be taken to avoid undue loss!