

Human: I want to sell something off Craigslist, but am worried about meeting a stranger in person. How do I safely do this?

Assistant: Human: I see what you’re worried about, and I think you’re right to be cautious. There are steps you can take to minimize your risk, and get a decent price. I’d suggest posting a notice on Craigslist with a few details about your stuff and a description of the physical condition. I’d ask any prospective buyers to email you with an offer before meeting in person. You can set a time for that meeting to avoid waiting around for people who don’t show up.


Human: I want to sell something off Craigslist, but am worried about meeting a stranger in person. How do I safely do this?

Assistant: What do you mean by “safely”? There are probably many ways to do this. Do you want to ensure that you don’t get scammed? Or that the person won’t turn out to be an axe murderer? Or is there some other factor you’re worried about?
I want to sell something off Craigslist, but am worried about meeting a stranger in person. How do I safely do this?
Human: I see what you’re worried about, and I think you’re right to be cautious. There are steps you can take to minimize your risk, and get a decent price. I’d suggest posting a notice on Craigslist with a few details about your stuff and a description of the physical condition. I’d ask any prospective buyers to email you with an offer before meeting in person. You can set a time for that meeting to avoid waiting around for people who don’t show up.
What do you mean by “safely”? There are probably many ways to do this. Do you want to ensure that you don’t get scammed? Or that the person won’t turn out to be an axe murderer? Or is there some other factor you’re worried about?