Safety · 4 min read · Free
Why I Prefer Public, Camera-Covered Meetups
One sale is never worth unnecessary personal risk.
Consistency helps safety too. Use public, well-lit places, preferably where cameras and other people are present. Avoid last-minute location changes that create unnecessary risk.
What it is
Using consistent, public meeting locations to reduce unnecessary risk in local transactions.
Why it matters
No single sale is worth creating avoidable personal safety risk.
When to use it
Use for higher-value local buys and sales.
How to do it
Choose well-lit public locations with people and cameras, tell someone where you are going when appropriate, keep the transaction focused, and avoid unexpected last-minute moves to isolated places.
Worked example
Rather than meeting behind a residential building because the seller changes plans, suggest your standard public meetup spot. If they refuse and the situation feels wrong, walk away.
Your action plan
- Choose 2 default locations
- Save addresses
- Tell buyers/sellers where you normally meet
Common mistakes
- Allowing last-minute isolated location changes
- Carrying more cash than needed
- Letting urgency override safety
Key takeaway
A repeatable safety routine should be boring and consistent.
Try this
Choose two default meetup locations you can reuse for higher-value local deals.
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