How to meet a buyer safely for a local sale
A local sale can be quick and safe if the payment is secured before you hand anything over.
Key points
- Agree everything in-app first.
- Choose a public place you are comfortable with.
- Use PIN Pickup so the payment is held and released only at handover.
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
Should I take cash?
Cash carries risk and no record. A held-payment handover is safer for both sides.
What if they haggle at the meetup?
The price is agreed in-app before you meet, so there are no surprises.
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