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Post by denise15601 on Jul 20, 2021 17:31:33 GMT
Mine just started today and is apparently only in areas where Uber can pick up and deliver for a fee of $7.99, which the Uber driver charges.
Good idea for the heavy stuff.
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Post by Pantlandia on Jul 20, 2021 20:36:57 GMT
Interesting. So, it's actually picked up and delivered by Uber. It says starting at $7.99 (buyer pays), so I'm curious if it's weight or distance dependent.
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Post by denise15601 on Jul 20, 2021 22:35:17 GMT
I am reading through the Facebook group posts for info. I did check in Mercari for local stuff and so far it seems to be the $7.99 for the closest.
I just looked at lightweight stuff so far, and that initial price went up, since I guess they live further away.
I can see eBay doing this too, and possibly with Uber as they have been hinting at it.
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Post by denise15601 on Jul 20, 2021 23:06:24 GMT
I just listed something on there that I had on Marketplace.....easy to do.
Apparently it is only the distance that determines the price. The items have to be 50 lbs or less, can fit into a car trunk and be no larger than 45" x 35" x 15".
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Post by chapeaunoir on Jul 21, 2021 19:29:59 GMT
I was looking at that - unfortunately, all I have that I'm selling that would be good for local pickup is too big for a car - a couple of bicycles and some Z-racks.
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Post by denise15601 on Jul 21, 2021 21:34:55 GMT
I have tons since Priority on Mercari from 1-5 pounds is $12....as long as they live fairly close to me.
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Post by denise15601 on Aug 6, 2021 22:51:17 GMT
Oopsie. Apparently Mercari has temporarily stopped their local pickup option because of problems with Uber.
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Post by chapeaunoir on Aug 6, 2021 23:15:30 GMT
Oopsie. Apparently Mercari has temporarily stopped their local pickup option because of problems with Uber. Colour me surprised.  |
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Post by denise15601 on Aug 6, 2021 23:33:31 GMT
It seems that some people were not following the rules about the size restrictions. As always, someone trying to game the system.
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Post by chapeaunoir on Aug 7, 2021 23:54:23 GMT
I could absolutely see that coming. I think Mercari would be better off designing a local pickup system that includes a QR code (unless they already have it and I just haven't found it) and leave people to figure out the logistics themselves.
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Post by denise15601 on Aug 8, 2021 1:36:34 GMT
Marketplace is booming so I am sure that is why Mercari wants to get some of that profit. My daughter started out only doing local pick-up on Marketplace but recently started to add shipping to her listings.
Now she is shipping up to a dozen packages a day. She is getting really good at picking up vintage and collectibles at estate sales. So now I am giving her packaging lessons and sharing my hoard of boxes.
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Post by denise15601 on Aug 10, 2021 2:36:51 GMT
And now Local pick-up is back. Whatever.....
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Post by Dawn R on Aug 25, 2021 12:11:36 GMT
WooHoo! I didn't know this!
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