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Gig Harbor Sales
Safety first

How we keep transactions safe.

What we do

  • Phone verification required for every seller before their first listing.
  • First 3 listings of every new seller are reviewed by a real human (usually within 2 hours).
  • Optional Stripe Identity verification — verified sellers get a gold badge.
  • Off-platform contact filtering — messages can't share phone, email, or external payment links until trust is established.
  • Three reports = automatic 7-day suspension and admin review.
  • Image hash checking against known scam databases.

What you should do

For buyers

  • Meet at a Pierce County Safe Exchange Zone. The Sheriff's Department maintains designated public spots — well-lit, often video-monitored. The closest to Gig Harbor is the Pierce County Sheriff substation parking lot.
  • Inspect before you pay. Especially for electronics, cars, and anything mechanical. If something feels off, walk away.
  • Use platform messaging. Don't share your phone or email until pickup is confirmed.
  • Pay through Stripe. If a seller asks for Cash App, Zelle, or wire transfer — that's a scam signal. Real sellers welcome platform protection.
  • Bring a friend. Especially for higher-value pickups.
  • Trust your gut. If a deal seems too good to be true, it usually is. Report it and move on.

For sellers

  • Don't share your home address until pickup is confirmed. Use a public meet spot when possible.
  • Verify the buyer hit "Buy Now." Don't release the item until you see the platform notification.
  • Trust your reputation. A bad transaction can hurt your rating and make it harder to sell.

Red flags — block and report immediately

  • Buyer/seller wants to wire money or use Western Union.
  • Pressure to share personal info before any commitment.
  • Asking to pay outside the platform.
  • Listings with stock photos or photos that look suspiciously professional.
  • Prices dramatically below market.
  • Stories about being out of town and needing shipping.

See something? Say something. Hit the Report button on any listing or message us at /contact. Reports are reviewed within hours, not days.