Can I Deliver an Item to a Local Buyer?
Someone 5 miles from my house just bought a book I listed on Amazon. Can I personally deliver it to the Customer instead of mailing it? If so, how do I handle the tracking and shipping confirmation? Does Amazon require that before they pay me?
Can I Deliver an Item to a Local Buyer?
Someone 5 miles from my house just bought a book I listed on Amazon. Can I personally deliver it to the Customer instead of mailing it? If so, how do I handle the tracking and shipping confirmation? Does Amazon require that before they pay me?
5 replies
Seller_MyXY4Myx9zVcR
Do not do this. Ship it using Amazon's postage so you have proof of shipping and delivery.
Seller_Hi7wbO2Kbo6bl
In case you need another voice -- No! Do not do this.
There are so many downsides or potential downsides and really no upside.
Even if you disregard our advice DO NOT just show up at someone's home. And you cannot phone them.
Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw
Besides the advice given, it's not even worthwhile. 5 miles each way is 10 miles round trip. Even in a fuel efficient car, that will cost as much or more than the postage (assuming it's a regular size book). Plus your time.
Bad idea, with no upside.
Seller_8sP6ffckcRn6v
Folks do not appreciate strangers without a uniform (UPS, USPS, FeDex or what have you) showing up on their property uninvited.
Jameson_Amazon
Hi @Seller_M3vnGYapWpm2Z,
Thank you for reaching out on the Seller Forums!
I'm happy to see that sellers have jumped in here to provide you with an answer. To echo what's already been said, it is highly recommended that orders are shipped through a carrier that provides a tracking number.
If you have any additional questions, please let me know!
All the best,
Jameson
