Can You Pay for a Used Item on Delivery?
On most Commonplace orders, yes: a $1 hold reserves it and you pay the rest after you test it at delivery. Ari Kimmelfeld on The Modern Day Business Diaries.
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Short answer: On most orders, yes. On Commonplace a $1 hold reserves the item. You see a 30 to 50 point inspection report before pickup, and on orders under $8,000 you pay the rest on delivery, after the crew sets the item up and you test it. Orders over $8,000 are paid by wire at the pre-pickup inspection.
Ari Kimmelfeld told host Divine Grace Corcio on The Modern Day Business Diaries that letting buyers pay on delivery was one of the bigger bets Commonplace made.
What Ari said
Another big one was allowing people to pay on delivery, which is a really unique feature to have for an e-commerce platform. Usually when you place an order the vendor is not going to ship an order until the credit card is charged in full and the vendor is paid.
Ari Kimmelfeld on The Modern Day Business Diaries, at 09:02
They want to make sure that what it is is really working and is in the condition that the seller promised that item to be.
Ari Kimmelfeld on The Modern Day Business Diaries, at 09:33
Test it first, then pay
Ari described what happens at the door:
So, if it's a treadmill, you can run on the treadmill. If it's a sauna, you turn on the sauna, make sure it gets hot, make sure everything is working.
Ari Kimmelfeld on The Modern Day Business Diaries, at 16:56
And then only after all of that is done by the white glove delivery team, you are charged for the remaining amount.
Ari Kimmelfeld on The Modern Day Business Diaries, at 17:04
How payment works on Commonplace
- A $1 hold. It reserves the item and takes it off the market.
- An inspection before pickup. A 30 to 50 point report. If it shows a problem, cancel free.
- Under $8,000. Pay the rest on delivery, after setup and a test.
- Over $8,000. Pay by wire at the pre-pickup inspection.
- Over 500 miles. The rest is charged when you approve the inspection.
- The seller. Paid at pickup by Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, or bank.
Read how to reserve a used item and what happens if an item fails inspection, or see how it works. For the full conversation, read Two Buttons: Ari Kimmelfeld on Modern Day Business Diaries.
Commonplace is the Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist and OfferUp alternative for big items. Listing is free, and Commonplace handles pickup, inspection, delivery, secure payments, and a free two-month parts warranty. Labor coverage is available as an add-on. White-glove delivery is free within 100 miles, longer distances are quoted by ZIP, and Commonplace ships nationwide. See how it works.
Related questions
What if I do not like the inspection report?
Cancel before pickup and you owe nothing. The inspection is sent to you before the item is picked up.
When is the sale final?
After you approve the item at delivery, except for damage in transit. Every purchase includes a free two-month parts warranty.
Can I use financing or HSA or FSA funds?
Yes, on eligible items. Financing is through a lender for up to 48 months, subject to approval. HSA and FSA checkout needs a Letter of Medical Necessity, and your plan decides eligibility.
Thank you to Divine Grace Corcio for having Ari on The Modern Day Business Diaries. Quotes are from the episode, lightly edited for reading. Listen to the full conversation on Spotify.
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