The Internet has undoubtedly contributed to a major shopping revolution. More and more people prefer to buy a variety of items online - with a few quick clicks, and all without leaving home. In Poland, the Allegro website - the largest sales platform in the country - is extremely popular. How to use it? Read our guide and you will no longer have any secrets when shopping at Allegro! 
Online shopping - safety is paramount
When discovering the vast possibilities of the Internet, it is easy to lose vigilance. To avoid unpleasant situations, it's worth following a few simple rules to make online shopping not only beneficial and convenient, but also safe. Here they are:
- Give your router a strong password consisting of multiple letters and numbers - do not use birthdays or other simple number combinations for this purpose;
- avoid using public Wi-Fi networks;
- pay attention to which websites you visit;
- always check that the bank's website address has a so-called padlock.
Shopping on Allegro - how to buy?
To make a purchase on the site Allegro , you don't have to register. Just go to the website and search for the item you are interested in. We always recommend that you read the seller's description carefully and familiarise yourself with the parameters so that you do not make a mistake. It is easy to purchase an item that will not meet your expectations. If you have any doubts, it is best to write a message to the seller using the available form. It is also necessary to check the credibility of a given company - it is best to look at the ratings given by other users, as well as their comments. If you want to buy an item marked "Buy now", simply click on the button, enter your shipping details, select a delivery method and make payment. Another way would be to add items of interest to your basket - once you've finished your search, pay for everything at once.
When shopping without creating an account, you cannot use all the features of the portal, so it is worth registering. With quick and easy registration:
- buy items on hire purchase;
- you will gain access to a special loyalty programme;
- check your purchase history;
- you gain the ability to track your shipments;
- you will benefit from post-purchase protection.
If you have an account at Allegro and you would like to buy the auctioned products, simply enter the maximum amount you wish to pay and click "Bid". Your amount must be the highest at the end of the auction - then you will buy the product.
At the end of the transaction, don't forget to give the seller an honest review, which you can do via the "Bought" tab.
Courier hours - what time do delivery men travel?
When shopping at Allegro , we often wonder, at what times courier distributes parcels . After all, we want to receive our order as quickly as possible, and in some cases we do not have time to wait for several days. A lot really depends on the retailers themselves, who make various forms of shipping available in their offers. InPost has established cooperation with Allegro , creating a shared service " Allegro InPost ", i.e. the delivery of ordered items at extremely attractive conditions - for both buyers and sellers. Here are the shipping options that can be made available in the offers :
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Payment in advance:
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Allegro Paczkomaty 24/7 InPost - PLN 8.99 gross;
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Cheerful miniKurier24 InPost - PLN 10.95 gross;
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Allegro Courier24 InPost - PLN 13.41 gross (applies to shipments with a maximum weight of 30 kg and the sum of sides up to 160 cm).
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Payment on delivery:
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Allegro Paczkomaty 24/7 InPost - PLN 12.49 gross;
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Allegro Courier24 InPost - PLN 15.87 gross.
Attention : the quoted shipping prices are a maximum amount. This means that the seller can change them manually to lower ones.
Parcel delivery Allegro Courier InPost usually takes two working days, but very often parcels reach their recipients the very next day after posting.
Looking for unique products? Take a look at Allegro Locally
Do you like buying unique items from private individuals? Do you want low prices? Then be sure to take a look at Allegro Locally . There you will find a multitude of different items just listed by private individuals. You don't have to worry about anything - the sale takes place under the highest security standards, just like on the main platform. Allegro . Why is it worth it? There are at least several reasons:
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Conveniently, quickly and in one place you will find new or second-hand items at attractive prices;
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You can efficiently find adverts in your immediate vicinity, reach products costing little or those not available in regular sales;
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you can easily contact the seller via chat;
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reserve an item or negotiate a better price;
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you can easily pick up your purchases close to where you live, e.g. on your way home from work.
Shopping at Allegro will certainly bring you much satisfaction. If you intend to visit the portal regularly, it is best to create an account to take full advantage of all the options.
