You listed an item for sale and now you've received a question from a potential bidder. They live in your area and would like to know if they can come and pick the item up in person before they decide to bid. They say that if you tell them no, you're likely to lose their bid to someone else.

Should you let them? As it turns out, there are pros and cons to weigh when making a decision like this one, some of them pretty important. Be sure to think things through carefully before you answer.

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