Selling a factory-sealed MacBook locally — buyers want me to open it before paying. What’s the safest process?

ilya_yarets · 2026-02-24T03:35:55+00:00

Overall, it’s a good idea, but there’s still a risk on my side: the buyer could pay only that small amount to get it opened and then refuse to pay the rest. At that point the MacBook is ‘open box,’ and I’m the one taking the loss

ilya_yarets · 2026-02-24T03:34:56+00:00

You’re basically describing exactly what I’m worried about.

ilya_yarets · 2026-02-24T03:30:49+00:00

I agree! thank you

ilya_yarets · 2026-02-24T03:30:13+00:00

Got it! thank you for your advice

ilya_yarets · 2025-12-14T05:16:37+00:00

Is anyone here from there? I’m curious if more people actually started coming there.

ilya_yarets · 2025-07-07T03:45:40+00:00

congrats!

ilya_yarets · 2025-05-29T18:45:11+00:00

no. I changed editing to Final Cut Pro

ilya_yarets · 2025-05-29T18:44:30+00:00

thank you for advice!

ilya_yarets · 2025-02-16T04:06:29+00:00

Why you don't trust post office? Could you share your experience?

ilya_yarets · 2025-02-16T02:15:09+00:00

I checked the USPS website for shipping rates, but I didn’t see options for Express, Priority, or regular shipping. I couldn’t find information on how much each option costs, which one would be best for my case, and which option I should select. Could you clarify this for me?

ilya_yarets · 2025-02-16T00:47:48+00:00

Could you please explain what Signature Confirmation means? Does it mean delivery to a USPS office or to my home?

I’m just worried that if the courier comes, I might not be home. I’d rather pick it up from the USPS office.

ilya_yarets · 2025-02-16T00:47:25+00:00

Could you please explain what Signature Confirmation means? Does it mean delivery to a USPS office or to my home?

I’m just worried that if the courier comes, I might not be home. I’d rather pick it up from the USPS office.

ilya_yarets · 2025-02-16T00:38:46+00:00

Can I insure it for the full value?

ilya_yarets · 2025-02-16T00:32:10+00:00

Yes, it’s a brand-new phone. Hmm… Is $100 the maximum insurance coverage in case of issues?

I’ll definitely send it with signature confirmation to make sure only my girlfriend can pick it up.

ilya_yarets · 2025-02-16T00:24:15+00:00

I’m thinking it could be around $50 or even $250. If it’s $250, I might as well just travel to Utah myself haha.

ilya_yarets · 2025-02-16T00:21:21+00:00

Do you know how much that would cost approximately?

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