Local pickup for speakers - should I let the buyer in the house or use the the garage?

By the way what Focal tower speakers are they? If they are Focal Grande Utopias, we all may want to update our comments.

Just shoot a video and post it on YouTube to demo the sound. If he’s interested and decides to take it, move it to the garage for pickup. I’m not letting a stranger into my house — these days, you never know what people might behave.

Now you got me spooked. Back to using the alarm again.

lots of bad actors out there.
Google the potential buyer by name. Check linked in. Check social media.
Ask for a picture of driver’s license with photo and address visible. Do your due diligence  
If you see any red flags and or can’t verify identity or encounter any pushback, don’t engage. 

It would also be helpful to have a friend or a neighbor over at your place during the visit even if everything checks out. 
 

There’s still no guarantee that this person is a serious buyer even if everything checks out. He might just be interested in hearing your system and not buy anything. You’d be wasting your time.

I have never had a person in my home that I regretted inviting in. Generally, the kind of people that buy used high end HiFi are not the high risk type. How many crooks even know what an Audio Research Ref 6 SE even is? 

I NEVER let someone over until I've had a nice long talk on the phone with them- including some topics that help me evaluate their character. You can tell a lot about a person by their word usage, attitude, personal transparency, and knowledge of the item you are selling. If those planets don't align no deal.