How do we use InPost postage on eBay? Can we?

[pillarboxred]

I don't know how to specify it in the listing I'm working on this evening. Thanks for any insights.

[jonatjonatjonat]

As per your other thread, as a business I can set a postage policy with InPost as a postage option. I assume this would be the same for private sellers where custom postage is an option.

[technthread]

I had a look in my postage options in business policies and you can choose InPost Locker Drop Off under economy services. 

As far as I know, InPost to locker or shop isn’t viable on eBay as it isn’t integrated so home delivery is the only way to use it.

Their prices are very good for home delivery if you buy from them directly:

Small locker £2.89 - 8 x 38 x 64 cm / up to 15kg

Medium locker £3.99 - 19 × 38 x 64 cm / up to 15kg

Large locker £5.99 41 x 38 x 64 cm / up to 15kg

However, check their list of non-compensatory items. It’s worth using for heavy and low-ish value items imo.

[pillarboxred]

Does that mean that it doesn't work with eBay's Global Shipping Programme?

[technthread]

It should be fine to post to the eBay GSP centre, I can’t think of a reason why not. 

Presumably a lot of people do that by buying InPost labels from Packlink already, I just wouldn’t touch those Packlink prices in comparison to what InPost offer direct.

Don’t quote me but I have a feeling if you want to use a QR code at the locker rather than print your own label you are better off installing the InPost app and buying a label there. 

[asleepingdragon]

I just nearly bought something where the only delivery option was to an inpost locker.  I looked and no other option so I declined the sellers offer because I don't see the point in having to get my car out to find a locker in the cold and rain when everyone else is delivering through my letterbox.  I thought it was really odd.  I mean an option for people not at home, yeah great but the only option ...?

[technthread]

Are you sure it wasn’t InPost home delivery? 

[jonatjonatjonat]

if it was on ebay, it simply wouldn't be possible - because the seller has to deliver to the address the customer provides. As the customer would never know, let alone provide the address for an InPost locker.

If it just said the delivery option was InPost - that just means the customer is sending it through InPost, but delivery should be to your door.

Now, if the customer was somehow claiming in their description that they will deliver to the InPost locker nearest to you - thats different, but you as a buyer could then claim none delivery quite easily!