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Allegro locally - what the crap is that?!?

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  • #1051 21882546
    DiZMar
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    Mastertech wrote:
    We know nothing what

    Nothing like going into denial despite evidence of not being right. My right is my right.
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  • #1052 21882566
    flinc
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    As for me, no transactions via Pay U Allegro locally
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  • #1053 21882610
    clubber84
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    flinc wrote:
    As for me, no transaction via Pay U Allegro locally

    Aha...
    So even electrode users don't understand the principle of "locally", i.e. with personal collection, payment in hand (cash, phone blix, quick transfer), not shipping to the other end of the country.

    Greetings
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  • Allegro locally still allows nationwide shipping

    #1054 21882615
    DiZMar
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    clubber84 wrote:
    Aha...
    That is, even electrode users don't understand the principle of "local", meaning with personal collection, payment in hand (cash, phone blix, quick transfer), not shipping to the other end of the country.

    Some people don't understand that the name Locally does not enforce the above and it is only the name.
    I with Allegro Locally bought many times from the other end of Poland and even I created a waybill. Shipments of more than 20 kg. It was without a problem.
  • #1055 21882631
    clubber84
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    DiZMar wrote:
    Some people don't understand that the name Locally does not enforce the above and it is just a name.

    Well, OK, let it be done....
    Just don't let anyone cry on the forum afterwards:
    - "I was cheated on Allegro, OLX, Vinted.... help, how to get the money back, where to report it! Olaboga, jesusmaria, husband/wife will kill me.... so much money.... !!!"
    etc., etc.

    Greetings

  • OLX buyer protection and pickup location advice

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    Mastertech
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    clubber84 wrote:
    Just don't let anyone cry on the forum afterwards:
    - "I was cheated on Allegro, OLX, Vinted.

    This is how it used to be. Today, e.g. on OLX Buyer Protection works perfectly, you report that you have a problem and your money goes back to your account, because the seller gets a transfer only after the buyer confirms that the item is OK. Unless, of course, you are a woodpecker and can be tricked into using WhatApps or Blik, but such surprises do not happen to those who have a bit of brains.
    If you want to pick up the item in person, you should sell it if you live in a metropolitan area such as Silesia, Warsaw or the Tricity or, possibly, in larger provincial cities. The vast majority want to go to a parcel machine at their Biedronka in Pierdziszewo Wielkie.

  • Buyer protection adds extra fees on OLX purchases

    #1057 21882654
    clubber84
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    Mastertech wrote:
    Today, e.g. on OLX Buyer Protection works brilliantly

    Of course, yes, as much as possible.
    However, this package is additionally charged, i.e. for a used item listed for 50PLN you need to buy "Buyer Protection" for 6PLN, plus delivery for 7, 10 or 16PLN (depends on the seller - with what he sends).
    I can calculate and for me such an "offer" is not an offer - it is an offer for the lazy.

    Greetings

  • OLX commission cheaper than self-shipping

    #1058 21882657
    hindoos
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    clubber84 wrote:
    to that delivery for 7, 10 or 16zł (depends on the seller - what he sends).

    It's hard to get shipping cheaper yourself. Especially with Inpost where the price of a small parcel starts at 16.49 zloty (unless you fit into the letter format). So, paradoxically, it is better to let it go with the OLX commission and have mutual protection (also in case of unclaimed parcels) than to have to deal with it yourself
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  • Indirect search works better for niche parts

    #1059 21882676
    Staszek_Staszek
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    I buy things that most people don't know what they are.
    There are also things I don't know what to call myself in Polish, such as 'optical flat'.
    Scammers don't put out such niche offers so I feel reasonably safe.
    I often search indirectly by typing in google search "something I need + allegro local".
    Image search is only for phones and additionally with their app and I do not want to apply.
    Image search indirectly is time-consuming and will not necessarily produce the desired results.
    On Aliexpress and on Alibaba I can search by image directly and I am happy to use this.
  • #1060 21883453
    Szyszkownik Kilkujadek
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    DiZMar wrote:
    My right is my right.

    Not true! My right is MOST right! ;-)
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Topic summary

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The discussion concerns Allegro’s launch of “Allegro Lokalnie,” a new listing flow that separates private sellers from business accounts. Participants criticize the beta interface, limited photo count, narrow editor, lack of shipping price lists, missing watched-item integration, and the inability to manage local listings from the main Allegro account. A major point of contention is the 10% commission on local sales, which many see as too high for private sellers and likely to push them toward eBay, OLX, Sprzedajemy.pl, or direct sales. Several posts argue that Allegro is intentionally shifting toward a business-only marketplace, reducing support for private auctions, disputes, and second-hand goods, while others note that the change may be driven by legal and operational costs. The thread also mentions shipping options such as InPost parcel lockers, PayU, PayPal, UOKiK, and concerns about fraud, buyer protection, and the future of auctions versus fixed-price listings.
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