Local Pickup

[reimagined_by_robyn]

So, I think I screwed up. I had a local buyer message me interested in local pickup. I said sure and created two new listings with $0 shipping. In hindsight, I should have listed it as local pickup, but I didn't. The buyer paid and we are supposed to meeting on Monday. How do I handle the shipping in Ebay? I don't have a tracking number, obviously. I am particularly concerned because I don't want to be dinged on my performance. 

Should I cancel the sale and relist it as local pickup? I don't think the buyer would mind. Or, should I just ship something small so I have a tracking number? Or, is there another easier solution?

Thank you!

[1grandmashope_1]

Cancel and relist as pickup only. Make sure the buyer is on board. 

Best,

Grandma 

[hurryagain]

You can mark the item as shipped after the two of you meet on Monday and he gets his item.  A tracking # is not a requirement for posting that the item has shipped.

...although he could come back later and complain that the item was never sent...

@reimagined_by_robyn 

[fab_finds4u]

Mark it shipped when they pick it up. Save the messages where pick up time is agreed upon. Have them sign the copy of the invoice.

[reimagined_by_robyn]

I swear that Ebay has put a defect on my performance because I listed something as shipped, but didn't add a tracking number. Is that not correct?

[fab_finds4u]

Followup.    For proof of delivery eBay said to have the buyer sign  a copy of the order form at the time of pickup.  I'm guessing the invoice is the same thing.

[hurryagain]

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@reimagined_by_robyn wrote:

I swear that Ebay has put a defect on my performance because I listed something as shipped, but didn't add a tracking number. Is that not correct?

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That should not be...a tracking # is preferred but it is not required.  Think of all of the tiny items that are only 99 cents with free shipping (USA sellers) that will fit into a regular envelope with a stamp on it.  There is no way that they are paying $2.XX for a package that will have a tracking #

@reimagined_by_robyn 

[reimagined_by_robyn]

Thank you everyone. I think I'll mark shipped upon pickup. I don't want to inconvenience the buyer if I don't have to.

[no_zero369]

One of the procedures for local pick up is to list it as local pick up.  THEN when the buyer comes to pick up the item, eBay has sent them a QR Code or a 6-digit code.  Buyer shows you the QR Code or 6 digits, the seller scans the QR Code or enters the digits in the app and the exchange is official.

https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/shipping-items/setting-shipping-options/local-pickup?id=4181&st=12...

[hurryagain]

@no_zero369 

Excellent!  I have never done a local p/u so I would have not known this.  Good to know that they have a code for the seller to input so that there is no he said they said.

[brwil85]

If you meet the buyer in your local police station and get notarized proof that he picked up the item with photos and copies of 2 forms of ID on video with your police chief in the video......... he can open an "item not received" case and keep the item for free because you can't provide a tracking number. eBay's Filipino customer service agents WILL.NOT.UNDERSTAND your explanation.