{ "id": 2703, "date": "2026-02-14T12:57:20", "date_gmt": "2026-02-14T12:57:20", "guid": { "rendered": "https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/?post_type=manual_kb&p=2703" }, "modified": "2026-02-14T12:57:21", "modified_gmt": "2026-02-14T12:57:21", "slug": "top-safety-rules-for-buying-and-selling-on-markto-ch", "status": "publish", "type": "manual_kb", "link": "https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/en\/knowledgebase\/top-safety-rules-for-buying-and-selling-on-markto-ch\/", "title": { "rendered": "Top Safety Rules for Buying and Selling on markto.ch" }, "content": { "rendered": "

Top Safety Rules for Buying and Selling on markto.ch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are the most important safety rules that experienced users follow on markto.ch. Follow them consistently \u2014 they prevent the vast majority of problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Both Buyers & Sellers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Always meet in person \u2014 never ship, never pay in advance<\/strong>
    markto.ch is a local<\/strong> platform.
    No shipping. No deposits. No advance payments. No exceptions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Meet only in public, busy places during daylight<\/strong>
    Best spots:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    • Large supermarket parking lots (Migros, Coop, Aldi, Lidl)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Main train station forecourts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Police station parking lots<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Shopping center loading zones
      Ideal time: 10:00\u201318:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Bring a friend whenever possible<\/strong>
        Especially for:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        • Items > CHF 500\u20131,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • First contact with someone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Bulky\/heavy items<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • If you feel even slightly unsure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Inspect the item thoroughly before paying<\/strong>
            Test everything (turn on, plug in, ride, open\/close, count parts)
            Check for hidden damage, missing pieces, odors
            Never pay<\/strong> until you are 100% satisfied<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Pay only after full inspection \u2014 cash or TWINT at handover<\/strong>
            Best & safest methods:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            • Cash \u2014 count together before taking item<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • TWINT \u2014 send live, seller must see notification arrive
              Never<\/strong> pay before meeting
              Never<\/strong> accept overpayment tricks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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              1. Keep all agreements in writing<\/strong>
                Screenshot \/ save in WhatsApp:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                • Final price<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Payment method<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Exact pickup time & location<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Condition as described
                  This is your only protection if something goes wrong<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                  1. Trust your instincts \u2014 leave immediately if anything feels wrong<\/strong>
                    Red flags during meetup:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                    • Person is late \/ changes location last minute<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Brings unexpected people<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Seems nervous \/ evasive<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Rushes you without letting you inspect<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Tries to move to a private\/quiet place
                      \u2192 Say \u201cSorry, changed my mind\u201d and walk away<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                      1. Never share sensitive personal information<\/strong>
                        Do not<\/strong> give:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                          \n
                        • Exact home address<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Bank IBAN<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • ID photos<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Passwords<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Workplace details<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Full name (first name is enough at first)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                          1. Use a secondary phone number for classifieds<\/strong>
                            Cheap prepaid SIM or WhatsApp Business account
                            Much easier to block or discard if spam\/harassment starts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          2. Report suspicious behavior immediately<\/strong>\n
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                            • Flag the ad (\u201cMelden\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Contact support via footer \u201cKontaktieren Sie uns\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Block the person on WhatsApp\/phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Serious threats\/fraud \u2192 police report (online cantonal police form)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                              Follow these 10 rules every single time \u2014 even for small deals.
                              They turn markto.ch into one of the safest local classifieds platforms in Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Stay local. Meet in public. Inspect first. Pay last.<\/strong>
                              That’s the golden formula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Stay safe and trade with confidence! \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f<\/p>", "protected": false }, "author": 1, "featured_media": 0, "parent": 0, "menu_order": 0, "template": "", "format": "standard", "manualknowledgebasecat": [ 105 ], "manual_kb_tag": [], "class_list": [ "post-2703", "manual_kb", "type-manual_kb", "status-publish", "format-standard", "hentry", "manualknowledgebasecat-general-safety-tips-for-users" ], "_links": { "self": [ { "href": "https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2703", "targetHints": { "allow": [ "GET" ] } } ], "collection": [ { "href": "https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb" } ], "about": [ { "href": "https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/manual_kb" } ], "author": [ { "embeddable": true, "href": "https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1" } ], "version-history": [ { "count": 1, "href": "https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2703\/revisions" } ], "predecessor-version": [ { "id": 2704, "href": "https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2703\/revisions\/2704" } ], "wp:attachment": [ { "href": "https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2703" } ], "wp:term": [ { "taxonomy": "manualknowledgebasecat", "embeddable": true, "href": "https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=2703" }, { "taxonomy": "manual_kb_tag", "embeddable": true, "href": "https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=2703" } ], "curies": [ { "name": "wp", "href": "https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}", "templated": true } ] } }