What are the red flags of a dishonest picker?

Most pickers are honest business people, but a few warning signs are worth watching for. Be cautious of anyone who shows up uninvited and pressures you to sell immediately, who tells you items are worthless and then offers to take them off your hands, or who wants to look through your home without you present.

Another red flag is a picker who downplays one piece while showing unusual interest in it, or who insists on buying everything as one lot so you cannot see what they really want.

Protect yourself by taking your time, getting a second opinion on anything that might be valuable, and keeping a written record of what you sold and for how much. Never let strangers into your home alone. If someone makes you uncomfortable, it is fine to say no and ask them to leave.