Allegro locally - what the crap is that?!?

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Sometimes it is easier to sell something on OLX than allegro Locally, because allegro Locally is treated by allegro as a fifth wheel unless we search in allegro locally.
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The discussion centers on the introduction of "Allegro Lokalnie," a new, separate platform by Allegro aimed at private sellers, distinct from the main Allegro site which is increasingly focused on business accounts. Users report significant usability issues with Allegro Lokalnie, including limited photo uploads (maximum five), a restricted and basic description editor, lack of delivery price list integration, and absence of features like "show similar" items. The platform enforces a flat 10% commission on sales, which many consider excessive, especially for private sellers accustomed to lower fees. Allegro Lokalnie does not support integration with the old Allegro system, causing confusion and management difficulties for sellers. The new system restricts auction formats, limiting options to "Buy Now" or bidding, but with constraints that complicate auction management and re-listing. Users express frustration over the loss of traditional auction features, reduced protections, and the forced separation of private and business sellers, which some interpret as Allegro's strategy to phase out private sellers due to higher dispute management costs and legal complexities. The community discusses alternatives such as eBay.pl and Sprzedajemy.pl, though these are seen as less convenient or less developed in the Polish market. There is also mention of Allegro's ownership by investment funds (Cinven, Permira, Mid Europa Partners) and its transformation from a user-driven auction site to a commercial marketplace resembling a department store. Concerns include the removal of cheap shipping options like InPost parcel lockers, increased commissions, and the overall decline in user experience. The discussion highlights a broader trend of e-commerce consolidation, regulatory impacts, and the challenges faced by individual sellers in adapting to platform changes.
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TL;DR: 10 % flat commission plus PLN 50 cap now replaces dozens of legacy fees, affecting 21 million accounts; “We have been commercializing the allegro.pl website…” [Elektroda, sylweksylwina, post #18259805][Elektroda, BogdanEbay, post #18267399] Why it matters: private sellers lose tools, visibility and cheap shipping in favour of a simplified, but costlier, model.

Quick Facts

• Flat fee: 10 % of sale price, max PLN 50 per item [Elektroda, sylweksylwina, post #18258295]
• Image slots: 5 photos (no zoom) per listing [Elektroda, sylweksylwina, post #18255690]
• Cheapest InPost parcel-locker rate removed; current PLN 12.99–15.99 [Elektroda, gradek83, post #18260266]
• Listings visible only via AllegroLokalnie panel; not in classic “My Offers” [Elektroda, sylweksylwina, post #18259275]
• Transition period for mixed accounts ends 7 Jan 2020 [Elektroda, tomku77, post #18281126]

1. What is Allegro Lokalnie?

It is a stripped-down branch of Allegro for private, non-business users. Listings appear on Allegro.pl search but are managed at allegrolokalnie.pl, use a flat 10 % fee and lack many pro tools [Elektroda, sylweksylwina, post #18255690][Elektroda, sylweksylwina, post #18259275]

2. Who can still list on classic Allegro?

Only company accounts (or private users in the grace period that ends 7 Jan 2020) may use the old form with full options [Elektroda, tomku77, post #18281126]

3. How much will I pay to sell?

A private listing visible on Allegro.pl costs 10 % of the final price, capped at PLN 50; pure Lokalnie auctions with no Buy-Now are free but also lack online payments and buyer protection [Elektroda, sylweksylwina, post #18258295][Elektroda, cichy koksik, #18274448].

4. Can I add Buy Now and auction together?

No. Lokalnie forces a choice: either Auction or Buy Now. Adding one disables the other [Elektroda, gradek83, post #18265466]

5. Why can’t I add more than five pictures or bold text?

The new editor is limited to five 200 × 150 px images and plain text to lower hosting costs and discourage HTML galleries [Elektroda, sylweksylwina, post #18255690]

6. Where did cheap 8.99 PLN parcel-locker shipping go?

Allegro SMART! rates (PLN 8.99) apply only to business offers; private sellers now see PLN 12.99–15.99 or COD 17 PLN for InPost lockers [Elektroda, gradek83, post #18260266]

7. Can I cancel a running auction with bids?

No. Lokalnie does not let sellers retract bids or end auctions early; after the first bid you must finalise the sale [Elektroda, pokmijn, post #18276488]

8. Why can’t buyers add my offer to Watchlist?

Watch-list functionality is absent for Lokalnie listings, reducing long-tail visibility and repeat views [Elektroda, ^ToM^, #18263391].

9. How do I reach the old listing form?

Temporarily, open https://allegro.pl/offer/?lokalnie, pick Motoryzacja or Nieruchomości; the classic editor loads and you can change the category later [Elektroda, sylweksylwina, post #18276012]

10. Is buyer protection still active?

Allegro Protect covers only listings with PayU/Moje Allegro payments. Free Lokalnie auctions without those options leave buyers unprotected [Elektroda, CodeBoy, post #18278382]

11. What if the item is damaged after someone bids?

Because bids are binding, the seller must repair, replace or compensate; failing to do so risks civil claims for non-performance [Elektroda, pokmijn vs tzok debate, #18277063–#18277175].

12. Are ratings for private sellers gone?

Yes. Stars and written feedback now apply only to business accounts, removing social proof for casual traders [Elektroda, miroslaw wielki, #18283284].

13. How to list via Lokalnie in three steps?

Log in, click “Wystaw przedmiot” → redirected to Lokalnie; 2. Fill title, price, 5 images, pick shipment template; 3. Confirm fee summary and publish. Use ?lokalnie URL hack if you need the old UI [Elektroda, sylweksylwina, post #18276012]

14. Edge case: Can I run identical ads on OLX and Lokalnie?

Regulations forbid selling the same physical item elsewhere once it gains a bid on Allegro; violating can lead to account lock and 10 % fee anyway [Elektroda, tzok, post #18276487]

15. Is migration to eBay or OLX viable?

eBay charges ~11 % plus PayPal, but offers 50 free listings monthly; OLX is free yet lacks integrated payments and has higher fraud rate [Elektroda, max-bit, post #18282818][eBay Fees, 2019].