I’ve always bought in person for any non-NIB pin via cash. Cash on glass for me is to make sure I’m receiving the item I’m paying for in the condition I think is acceptable.

Even when using the reputation of the seller and having 3rd parties (other community members or even trusted shipping vendors) crazy shit can happen.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/klov-community-scam

There will be a generational issue potentially on the horizon if the new kids on the block that loves to do everything possible online and not face-to-face want to wheel and deal in arcade equipment. I know many of this generation that get upset over “invasive” contacts via phone or even email and want texts for everything instead. I can see that becoming a challenge for many of us when it comes to moving games in the future.

“Just leave it at the curb and I’ll ApplePay you the hamburgers tomorrow or whenever. I’ll send you a thumbs up emoji to let you l know when it’s done”

Just be sure to respond with “TLDR”