My husband buys and sells on Craigs list, always cash. He doesn't give our home address, sets up the cash sale by phone. He arranges a neutral meeting place with a witness, then sees the cash and takes the buyer to our farm where the item is stored. When he is buying, he offers cash, brings a friend and agrees to meet wherever the seller wants. No checks, no money orders, no third party pickups. Sold firewood, compost, bought several antique cars this way.