Eh, I disagree. 8 months ago I drove a little over an hour to buy a xbox 360 250gb slim. Only cost me $75. Looked barely used and a kid sold it to me because he didn't play it anymore. His mom was there waiting in the car.
Never spoke to him and we only messaged through emails. Got no regrets.
You were buying. That's expected.
The advice about not driving out was if you're selling.
Buyer always does pickup. That's the way to sell smart on CL.