Local pickup for speakers - should I let the buyer in the house or use the the garage?

Folks - think about this.....the buyer is probably somewhat nervous (that's not the correct term, but it's early and I can't come up with the right one) about meeting a stranger in their home. Sure, there are bad people out there who are up to no good, but someone purchasing relatively expensive used audio gear is probably just not a threat, but a potential friend. My best audio buddy is someone who came to my house many years ago to buy an Onkyo AVR. Now he comes over and helps me move heavy amps and speakers from time to time. Ease back on the paranoia a little, but still be vigilant. I agree with those who said you can get a good feel for the type of person you are dealing with over the phone, assuming you're having an actual conversation and not just texting.

I agree with ghdprentice. I'll always know from the phone conversation if the guy is an audio guy or not. The only time I had a problem was a long time ago. I didn't vet the guy. He showed up with his whole family. A HUGE RED FLAG!!! His daughter asked if she could use the bathroom. I said okay. Later on my girlfriend said a ring of hers was missing. Leason learned. 

I have to correct myself! I was robbed on another occasion. I had a pair of cheaper speakers for sale. A single YOUNG guy ( I will not mention his nationality or this post will get flagged). He listened for 30 minutes and then talked for an hour or more. No Sale. I went back to work. He returned to my house and jimmied a window and took the speakers and a few other things. When I got home, it took me 30 minutes to realize that I was robbed! (too much stuff!). I managed to track him down being it was pre HIPPA days. The police got my stuff back. I had the ad in my local paper BTW  

In my first response I forgot to mention I thoroughly research people I don’t know on Google before doing business with them. You can get lots of info on a person and also call the local PD for background if you’re still worried.

Fool me once is once to many.

Garage pick up.