How to sell to a stranger safely online
You do not have to trust a stranger — you just need the payment secured until the deal is done.
Key points
- Keep all messages and payment on-platform.
- Ship with tracking, or use PIN Pickup for in-person deals.
- Let the held-payment step do the trusting for you.
How SilentSale protects both sides. SilentCover is SilentSale’s shared-protection model: both the buyer and the seller contribute a small amount, and the payment is held securely until the buyer confirms the item is as described — then it is released to the seller. Both sides are protected equally. For in-person deals, PIN Pickup holds the payment until a PIN is exchanged at the meetup, so no one relies on cash changing hands.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know the buyer will pay?
On SilentSale the buyer pays up front and the money is held — the seller ships or meets knowing the payment is there.
What if the item is not as described?
The buyer confirms before funds release, so both sides are protected.
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