UK Advice Needed

MrSam_1

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I've got a Laptop I'm looking to sell for around £1500 to £2000.

(This isn't a sales thread just looking for advice)

Normally when I sell stuff I'd list on Gumtree or local FB groups, but I'm not comfortable having anyone come to my house for something of that value.

I tried to list it on ebay but they won't let me list anything above £650 as I've never sold there before.

CEX would have been an option if the local shops weren't closed for lockdown but no way am I sending into them.

Any other ideas guys?
 

playerone

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I'm not in the UK ... But there is a Craigslist in UK, Facebook and not sure what other local selling apps you've over there.

You don't need to meet at the house. For high priced item, I usually met a the local police station and do the exchange there. Safe for both parties.
 

MrSam_1

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Local police station is a good idea thanks :)

Normal advice here is to do the deal in a public building with CCTV but those are closed on lockdown at the moment.
 

playerone

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I usually met at McDonald or Starbucks, but for high priced items. Safest is to meet at the police station, no one is gonna rob you or do a hit & run there. The police here in the US knows about the exchange in the lobby and they have no problems with it.
 
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MrSam_1

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I usually met at McDonald or Starbucks, but for high priced items. Safest is to meet at the police station, no one is gonna rob you or do a hit & run there. The police here in the US knows about the exchange in the lobby and they have no problems with it.
I shall get in touch with them to see if they allow that
 

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