Craigslist transactions in an Apple Store

if you feel safe have at it.

 

Not a bad idea to do it in public. However, power up the phone and make sure icloud lock is off.

 

What a different world we must live in.
I think I've made maybe 5 or 6 Craigslist purchases in the last few years, and in each case went to the sellers residence to check out, pay for and take delivery of the items.
All without ever feeling the tiniest bit threatened, not once, never crossed my mind.

 

In an Apple store? Certainly there's a chance the staff would notice and ask you to do your business outside of their store.

And trying to avoid the staff's attention might do just the opposite and lead them to believe you're trying to steal something........plus such behavior should alarm the other person who's involved in your transaction.

I'd think you'd be better off finding some place other than a store......maybe a library, a hotel lobby, a post office, or a bank

 

Well considering his Apple Store has to have police protection, I'm guessing he's not in the best neighborhood!

 

You're right, I missed that.

 

I think it depends on what you're buying and where you live. Years ago, I sold an old ATX Case (it wasn't that old at the time). I met the guy in the back of a parking lot, didn't really think anything of it. He seemed like a computer nerd needing a PC case to build a PC. I also bought a Viewsonic CRT monitor for $5 from some guy at his house. Again, just seemed like some guy getting rid of old stuff. Buying from Facebook is a bit different. Lots of sketchy looking iPhones for sale. Then you can look at the guy's profile and start making assumptions.

As for the OP. I'd say maybe ask the store manager what you're wanting to do. They may have a policy in place already, either to kick y'all out or offer to make sure everything goes smooth.