CLAREMORE, Okla. — As resale, vintage, and sustainable shopping grow in popularity; Claremore police want people to stay safe while buying and selling.
“I always bring my husband with me, just for safety. Because you just have no idea who is on the other end of the computer,” said Mary Baumgardner, a re-seller who also works at Retro 66 Vintage Market in Claremore.
When Baumgardner is not at work, she sees reselling personal items as a hobby and a way to make some extra cash. Her many years of experience taught her how to spot scammers.
“People immediately respond wanting your phone number, or wanting to, or sending you like a code you need to give them. That, to me, is a tell-tale red flag," she said.
The Claremore Police Department wants people like Baumgardner and others to stay safe when buying and selling. They welcome people to use their safe exchange space. The well-lit area is free and open to public use, with 24-hour surveillance.
“We just want people to be cautious. You just never know, and so we just have one more option for them to go,” said CPD's Public Information Officer Brian Burnett.
The space is located in the parking lot of the Claremore Police Department at 200 W 1st St, Claremore, OK 74017.
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