How to mention QR code for collection on an eBay listing

WLM21

I am about to list a high-value item on ebay with collection only.

In the past you could specify cash only, then everything was hunky-dory, but now this isn't possible.

I know there is a QR code which the buyer receives, which the seller can scan or a 6-digit code, which can simply be typed in on the app, but what is the best wording to ,add to the listing to provide this

NO QR CODE .. NO DELIVERY .. seems a bit harsh and over the top, but what is best ?

thank you

soolin

WLM21 said:

I am about to list a high-value item on ebay with collection only.

In the past you could specify cash only, then everything was hunky-dory, but now this isn't possible.

I know there is a QR code which the buyer receives, which the seller can scan or a 6-digit code, which can simply be typed in on the app, but what is the best wording to ,add to the listing to provide this

NO QR CODE .. NO DELIVERY .. seems a bit harsh and over the top, but what is best ?

thank you

A seller has never been able to say cash only, in the 'old' days  paypal always showed as the default option, nothing has really changed except now a seller has protection from an INR by using the pick up code.

I would find the bit in the ebay T and Cs about how to collect, perhaps copy some of the language used there and explain that ebay require either the QR code to be scanned or code supplied before item can be removed. 

This is the ebay explanation
Offering local collection | eBay

so perhaps somehting like 
'For collection I will require buyer to either

• Use the eBay app to scan the QR code the buyer received through email
• Use the eBay app to manually enter the 6-digit code the buyer received through email

otherwise I cannot release the item.

(You'll need to tidy up the tenses used) 

summer_daze009

You can always message the buyer after the sale and ask them to bring the qr code with them when you arrange collection.

Not sure why you say cash on collection isn’t possible now. I can’t comment on listing items via the app as I don’t use that, but asking for cash on collection on listings made via the website is still an available option

soolin

summer_daze009 said:

You can always message the buyer after the sale and ask them to bring the qr code with them when you arrange collection.

Not sure why you say cash on collection isn’t possible now. I can’t comment on listing items via the app as I don’t use that, but asking for cash on collection on listings made via the website is still an available option

You are correct, nothing has changed and cash on collection is still an option that can be offered alongside managed payments.  

WLM21

soolin said:

so perhaps somehting like 
'For collection I will require buyer to either

• Use the eBay app to scan the QR code the buyer received through email
• Use the eBay app to manually enter the 6-digit code the buyer received through email

otherwise I cannot release the item.

(You'll need to tidy up the tenses used) 

Thanks for this .. that's perfect.

I'll add 'cash on collection also available'  how about this ..

As per eBay policy, for collected items, the buyer must provide the QR or 6-digit code received from eBay.

This, I can enter or scan into my eBay app

Without this, I can not release the item.

I would prefer cash on collection.

GadgetGuru

I never put anything into the listing. If a buyer purchases a collection only item I make contact when it comes to arranging the collection and remind them to bring the code with them, either printed or on their phone, so that it can be scanned/entered - otherwise I am unable to release the item. 

vacheron

IftiBashir said:

I never put anything into the listing. If a buyer purchases a collection only item I make contact when it comes to arranging the collection and remind them to bring the code with them, either printed or on their phone, so that it can be scanned/entered - otherwise I am unable to release the item. 

Me too, I had a few collections over the last couple of years and don't put anything in the auctions.

I just mention to them to remember to bring the QR code when I am swapping address details etc. for the collection. It has never been a problem.