I think common sense is always a good idea when buying anything - craigslist or not. However, last year I cleaned out the sewing room and the house and got about $1,000.00. I always have them come in the evening or on a weekend when my husband is home, and we put the item in the garage...no one is coming in my house that I do not know. So far...so good. But then again, I am not selling electronics or jewelry. For that, I would meet in a public place, like a Culvers. That is what my 70 year old Dad did when he sold his IPhone. He said one guy refused to meet him in the restaurant...so I suppose that in itself is a way to weed out the shady people.