Local pickup for speakers - should I let the buyer in the house or use the the garage?

@ghdprentice Has the best approach. Size them up on the phone. See what they know about HIFI. On the other hand, they may know HIFI well and are tweakers. In that case they will probably want to check out your whole system at a later date.

On the serous side, if they pass the phone interview, I’d would not worry. Let them in the house. I’d be warm and welcoming. Selling speakers for local pick up reduces number of potential buyers. Even more so if you’re looking for ratings. If you’re spooked about any of this, just have the The Music Room sell it on consignment and be done with it.

By the way what Focal tower speakers are they? If they are Focal Grande Utopias, we all may want to update our comments.

Just shoot a video and post it on YouTube to demo the sound. If he’s interested and decides to take it, move it to the garage for pickup. I’m not letting a stranger into my house — these days, you never know what people might behave.

Now you got me spooked. Back to using the alarm again.

lots of bad actors out there.
Google the potential buyer by name. Check linked in. Check social media.
Ask for a picture of driver’s license with photo and address visible. Do your due diligence  
If you see any red flags and or can’t verify identity or encounter any pushback, don’t engage. 

It would also be helpful to have a friend or a neighbor over at your place during the visit even if everything checks out. 
 

There’s still no guarantee that this person is a serious buyer even if everything checks out. He might just be interested in hearing your system and not buy anything. You’d be wasting your time.