1. Meet in daylight
Morning and early afternoon are ideal. Late-evening pickups add risk without benefit.
2. Choose the location by item value
Under €100: any public place — cafe, shopping centre, retail park. €100–€500: busy retail park or Garda station car park. €500+: your driveway with someone else at home.
3. Bring a friend for higher-value items
For anything worth over €300, having a second person there de-escalates almost any situation before it starts.
4. Cash handling
Count notes in front of the buyer, in daylight. For big sums, meet just outside your bank so you can lodge the cash immediately.
5. Bank transfers
Confirm the money in your banking app before handing over the goods. Never rely on a screenshot the buyer shows you.
6. If it feels off, cancel
You never owe a stranger the sale. Politely bail. Report the profile inside Lemown. See our meeting-buyers safety tips.
Frequently asked questions
Can I meet at a Garda station?
Yes — many stations formally support second-hand meetups. Ring ahead to confirm.
Is cash safer than bank transfer?
For small items, cash is simple. For €500+, bank transfer confirmed in your own app is safer for both sides.
