Exploring Options for Selling Items in Salem: Consignment Store vs. Facebook Meetup – Seeking Alternatives to Home Visits

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A resident of Salem is seeking a safe and convenient way to sell their unused items, such as bikes, guitars, and amplifiers. They are considering using Facebook Marketplace or OfferUp but are hesitant about having strangers come to their home. The individual is interested in a service similar to an eBay consignment store where they could drop off their items and have someone else handle the transactions. They are open to paying a commission for this service and are seeking suggestions for such a place. They also envision a retail store that functions as a consignment store for Facebook or eBay.

Answers from Social Media

Several suggestions were shared on Reddit. One user suggested conducting high-value transactions at the local police station, as many stations provide parking specifically for online sales. Another user recommended meeting potential buyers at a busy grocery store, like Fred Meyers, where there are plenty of people and surveillance cameras…

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