Selling on Facebook Marketplace: Safety Tips

Selling gold, silver, coins or watches on Facebook Marketplace means meeting a stranger with something valuable. A few simple habits make it much safer.

Where to meet

• A police station. Many police departments have safe exchange zones in the lobby or parking lot. Call your local department to ask.
• A busy public place like Hanes Mall, or another safe, well-lit spot with security cameras and people around.
• Never meet at your home or theirs, and never share your home address.

How to meet

• Bring a friend. Don’t go alone.
• Meet in daylight.
• Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back.
• Keep the meeting short. Don’t get into a stranger’s car.

Getting paid

• Cash: count it in front of the buyer and watch for counterfeit bills. Large bills deserve a close look.
• Payment apps: payments can be reversed or faked. Screenshots of a “payment” are not payment.
• Overpayment scams: a buyer “accidentally” sends too much and asks for the difference back. Don’t send money back.
• Shipping scams: be wary of buyers who want you to ship to someone else, or who send links asking for your account details.

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These guides are general information, not financial or professional advice. They are a baseline reflecting our opinion, and Apex Gold Silver Coins is not liable for any errors or for decisions made based on this information. Prices and values change; bring your items in for a current offer.