<\/span>Using Standard Post For eBay Brings A Higher Risk<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBefore we get into the problem of using standard post, I\u2019ll point out that there are many valid reasons to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Advantages of Standard Post<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
First of all, it\u2019s the cheapest method of postage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s also more convenient for sellers than Proof of Postage. The latter method requires physical travel to postal offices that offer the service. If you\u2019re living away from an urban center, the travel may become onerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then, let\u2019s think of the advantages of Standard Post for buyers. The alternative of Recorded Delivery is far more awkward for them. Buyers have to be around to accept delivery or travel to a pick-up depot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some buyers may simply choose to avoid trading with sellers who insist on recorded delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Disadvantages of Standard Post<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The big disadvantage of Standard Post to sellers is this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sellers have no protection if the buyer makes a claim to the online marketplace that they did not receive the goods.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you are selling low-cost items in high volume, then you may choose to absorb the risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are selling within a local marketplace where you know the buyers personally, then you may choose to rely on trust and reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, if neither of the above applies? Then you are taking a massive risk in stuffing that smartphone into a padded envelope and dropping it into the nearest post box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So let\u2019s say you took the risk and sent an item through the post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You then receive an email from the buyer, loaded with exclamation marks, saying they haven\u2019t got their item yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You may not even receive an email from the buyer. The marketplace may simply send you a notification that the buyer has requested a refund due to \u201citem not received.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n