Safety Tips

Meeting in Person

  • Meet in a public place — a general store parking lot, post office, or town clerk's office
  • Bring a friend or tell someone where you're going
  • Meet during daylight hours when possible
  • For large items at someone's home, bring a friend

Paying for Items

  • Cash is king — count it before handing it over
  • For expensive items, consider meeting at a bank
  • Be wary of anyone insisting on unusual payment methods (gift cards, wire transfers, crypto)
  • If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is

Vehicles & High-Value Items

  • Always inspect the item in person before paying
  • For vehicles, check the VIN and ask for maintenance records
  • Test drive vehicles before buying
  • Write a simple bill of sale with both names, the item, price, and date

Protecting Your Privacy

  • NEK Market strips location data from your photos automatically
  • You control whether your email and phone are visible on listings
  • Be mindful of what's visible in listing photos (address numbers, personal items)

What's Not Allowed

  • Prescription medications or controlled substances
  • Illegal items of any kind
  • Counterfeit or stolen goods
  • Anything requiring a federal license to sell

Listings with prohibited content are automatically flagged for review. If you see something that shouldn't be here, use the Report button.

Report a Problem

If something feels wrong — a suspicious listing, a bad interaction, or anything that concerns you — use the Report button on any listing or email us at [email protected].