How to buy safely on Allegro Locally? A practical shopping guide

Competition among sales platforms can be fierce and this makes it difficult to stand out. What company could succeed in this if not one of the largest e-commerce platforms? Its creators offer something that other sites might envy. What exactly is Allegro Locally and how to buy safely on this platform?

What is Allegro Locally?

Allegro Locally is purchasing platform , which was established in 2019 as a response to the needs of the individual users and small businesses . Through this portal, they can list individual products or sell small quantities of goods. So how do you buy on Allegro Locally and beyond?

In a month you can display up to 200 advertisements . The creators of the platform have made one exception to this. Those trading in automotive goods are allowed to publish a maximum of 10 offers per month. However, regardless of the category of goods on display, dealers are not allowed to offer hire purchase.

It is still worth remembering that Allegro Locally is strictly a sales platform . This means that offers to exchange goods and to give them away for free are not allowed through it. Apart from this, no other restrictions are provided for.

In one respect, the platform towers over the company's main site. Advertisements published on this site also appear on Allegro, which is not possible the other way round. Thus, those selling on Allegro Locally have a double chance of finding a buyer.

How do I find interesting offers?

Those who are looking for a bargain or simply want to purchase something they need will also discover the advantages of the sales platform. Shopping on Allegro Locally is easy and pleasant thanks to the site's clear interface.

How do I buy on Allegro Locally? First, you need to create a user profile. Importantly, there is no need to create a separate account. Internet users who already have one on Allegro can enter their login and password. Then, all that is left is to search for the product. This is done using the search engine located at the top of the page and the panel with categories visible on its left side.

Advice and tips for buyers

Allegro also provides a smartphone app . Two versions are available - for Android smartphones (Google Play) and iOS (App Store). As yet, there is no variant for Huawei devices.

The good news for all those interested in the service is its reach. Allegro Locally does not restrict users in terms of where they buy. So there are no obstacles to purchase the item offered by the seller from the other end of Poland . To do so, simply do not enter the name of the town in the search engine or the category tree section.

Step-by-step purchase procedure

Shopping on Allegro locally can be start by entering the name of the subject and possibly the town in the search engine . There is also a section next to it with the number of kilometres. Once you have determined the distance that is suitable for you, adverts will appear that take this into account.

Filtering offers only by means of a search engine does not exhaust all product segregation options. Potential customers can still decide which form of transaction they are interested in. There are 3 types to choose from:

• ordinary announcements in which the details of the contract remain to be agreed between the parties (primarily the price, method of payment and method of delivery or collection);
• kup teraz , i.e. offers with a price set by the seller and not negotiable;
• auctions without the automatic rate hike option available on the main Allegro site.

Before the ads are displayed you can indicate what condition of the item would be acceptable to you . You have 4 options to choose from: new items only, well-maintained items, items with signs of use or damaged items. Other criteria that make it easier to select offers are the price range and delivery only with the Allegro Smart service.

Payment methods on Allegro Locally

In the case of ordinary advertisements, the parties to the transaction have a free hand. Nothing therefore prevents them from even arranging for personal collection and payment in cash at a mutually agreeable time and place.

The situation is different if the seller has placed a buy-now ad. Then only designated payment methods are available. Fortunately Payment methods on Allegro Locally are diverse . Customers have a choice of:

• ordinary bank transfers;
• card money transfers;
• transactions using codes generated in banking applications.

As the name suggests, the transaction must be carried out immediately. In this respect, buy now differs from bidding. For its payment the buyer has 72 hours from the end of the auction .

Shipping and receiving

Undoubtedly the advantage of online shopping is the chance to find price bargains . You will pay even less for your orders if you opt for the Allegro Smart service. Once you activate it, you will get a package of 5 free deliveries to use within 3 months.

What then? Allegro does not automatically extend its service. It does, however, give other favourable options . The first costs £14.99 and allows you to enjoy unlimited free deliveries for one month. In addition, you can purchase free deliveries in any number for £59.99 for 1 year. Prices quoted are currently valid and may change in the future.

You will benefit from Allegro Smart if your purchases cost a certain amount. The minimum amount you need to spend is PLN 45 for deliveries via Paczkomat InPost. Again, the stated amount may change.

Shipping with InPost - collect from courier or via Parcel Machine

Cooperation between the leaders of the e-commerce and courier industries benefits everyone. We, as InPost, offer Allegro Locally customers two forms of delivery. The first one is the already mentioned Paczkomat. With more than 22 thousand machines located throughout Poland pick up your order anytime, day or night, at the location of your choice .

You prefer home delivery ? If so, that's great, because we can provide it for you too. The courier will deliver your parcel to the address of your choice.

Just as simple as finding and paying for goods is shipping on Allegro Locally. What do you need to do to send a parcel? Generate a label, pack the goods for shipment and then send the parcel via Parcel Machine. Shipping with InPost is done without printing a label! A digital label will suffice for this purpose.

Shopping security on Allegro Locally

Allegro distinguishes between transactional and non-transactional listings, which translates into a level of protection for customers against dishonest sellers and those against suspicious buyers.

The highest level of protection is enjoyed by transactional buy now offers . In their case, Allegro Locally is the intermediary. In the event of a dispute between the contracting parties, the portal puts them in contact with each other. If they do not reach an agreement, the customer has the right to write a complaint. After its assessment, the administration of the site grants (or not) a refund for the purchase.

Security on Allegro Locally is further enhanced by the following statuses (Verified User, Community and Actively Selling) and the seniority of users. In this way, the portal seeks to improve the level of protection of the money of those buying goods displayed in the regular and auction adverts.

Allegro Locally and InPost - a great mix for online shopping

You already know what Allegro Locally is, you know the shopping tips worth using and the payment and delivery options. Simple and fast ordering, the chance to find price bargains and the possibility of using our courier services are reasons enough to choose Allegro Locally!