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

I got someone coming from out of town to buy some Focal tower speakers I have for sale. They are going to pay cash. I had the ad on usaudiomart (the buyer is a guest so no ratings). The guy sounds like a good guy (spoke to him on the phone). But I am new to this... should I demo the speakers (just to show they work) in my garage or is it safe to demo them in the house? Wasn’t sure the best practice for this. 

What do most do when having local pickup?

dman777
devinplombier
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A guy currently listing a pair of Thiel CS 3.7 on USAM has solved the problem. His asking is over market; he shows a dozen hi-res pics of the cardboard boxes in which the speakers sit; and then this gem:

* Speakers will not be unboxed for audition; visual inspection of sealed cartons is available by appointment after a refundable deposit.

There's no dilemma over hosting buyers when you don't have buyers. Brilliant

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thecarpathian
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@devinplombier ,

Plus he has zero feedback. $6500, but you get to look at the boxes.

Actually just sent him a message to see if I summed up his ad correctly.

devinplombier
1,675 posts
 

Plus he has zero feedback. $6500, but you get to look at the boxes.

If you pay a deposit.

The lack of feedback is probably fine. You can't cook up an ad this unattractive and not be legit.

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limomangus
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In today's world its,hard...but you do want to show the buyer they work...

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barts
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I just sold three ARC amps, local pick-up cash.  Spoke with the gentleman and he was very excited.  He and his wife drove over 2 hours from another state.  Turns out we had a nice afternoon listening to music and BS'ing about audio.  

He has texted me several times since inviting my wife and myself to his place.

We did have a lengthy conversation about the amps prior to his arrival.  Couldn't have smoother.

@dman777  So let us know the final decision.....

Regards,

barts

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