What happens if I get scammed on OfferUp?

If approved, OfferUp will issue a refund up to the original price (including shipping costs) of the item sent to the original form of payment..

How do I trust someone on OfferUp?

Before you meet

1. Never share confidential information with another person (i.e. passwords, social security numbers, banking information).
2. Don’t share your phone number. Chat through the OfferUp app! Follow our tips for messaging.
3. Research the person, product, and place. Check out the other person’s profile.

Can you get a refund on OfferUp?

You can request a refund from the delivered notification you received up to 2 days after you get the item. If you don’t get a response that solves the issue, you have 2 more days to let us know by filing a claim. After that time period expires, we’ll assume you’re happy with the item and complete the transaction.

Is Craigslist better than OfferUp?

Craigslist is worth it if you’re willing to put up with potentially flaky sellers. If you’re a regular seller who hopes to generate a reputation with buyers, OfferUp is the way to go! It’s easy to use and great for regular users.

Is it safe to give address on OfferUp?

Please don’t give away personal information such as email, phone number, or address. Use in-app messaging to communicate securely. Pay with cash or use OfferUp Payments available in some markets.

Is LetGo better than OfferUp?

Both apps are a good place to buy and sell goods locally and are the best of the best for mobile marketplace apps. While LetGo is safer and the more popular app of the two, OfferUp is the better app in terms of customer service. Both LetGo and OfferUp have their apps available on the Apple and Google Play App Store.

What company owns OfferUp?

It was founded as a competitor to Craigslist, differentiating itself with mobile-friendly apps and user profiles with ratings.

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How long does an item stay on OfferUp?

Note: Sold items are automatically archived after 30 days. Your items are never deleted and you will always have access to them in your archived folder.

What is better OfferUp or LetGo? While LetGo is safer and the more popular app of the two, OfferUp is the better app in terms of customer service. Both LetGo and OfferUp have their apps available on the Apple and Google Play App Store. With over 30 million users, LetGo is more popular than OfferUp. It has been featured in many commercials lately.

What’s better OfferUp or Craigslist?

Craigslist is worth it if you’re willing to put up with potentially flaky sellers. If you’re a regular seller who hopes to generate a reputation with buyers, OfferUp is the way to go! It’s easy to use and great for regular users.

How does OfferUp make money?

OfferUp is a mobile-first C2C marketplace on which users can buy and sell items. Available categories include clothing, furniture, automobiles, and many more. OfferUp makes money from fees paid by sellers, advertising on its platform, as well as from selling software to car dealers.

Is there a fee to use OfferUp?

Posting and browsing items on OfferUp is free, and buying items with cash is free for both sellers and buyers. Certain transactions, like shipped items, may include service fees or shipping costs when the item is sold.

Can you sue someone on OfferUp?

Yes, anybody who can find a courthouse and pay a filing fee (or submit a proper pauper’s affidavit) can file suit.

Why am I not getting responses on OfferUp?

If you’re not getting notifications as expected, there are a few device settings you can check that may help. Make sure your OfferUp notifications are turned on. Some data-saving and power-saving settings on your device can affect notifications: Battery-saving mode.

Who pays shipping on OfferUp? Shipping costs are typically paid by the buyer but can be paid by the seller. Shipping fees can vary, so the amounts are shown for each item. You’ll know how much you’ll pay before you buy. OfferUp will not reimburse postage if a package is held by USPS with the reason “postage due.”

Can a seller cancel an order on OfferUp? If you’ve made a purchase using the Buy Now option, you will not be able to cancel the order. If a seller accepts your offer and you need to cancel, you’ll need to message them and ask them to cancel it voluntarily from their side.

Does OfferUp take a cut? Sellers are required to pay a service fee when shipped items sell. The fee is either a minimum of $1.99, or 12.9% of the sale price. For more information on seller fees, see our Terms of Service.

Does OfferUp guarantee?

When paying and getting items shipped through OfferUp’s system, you’ll be covered by OfferUp’s Buyer Protection program. By keeping your transaction inside OfferUp, and not using an external payment or shipping service, OfferUp can help protect you from fraud and theft.

What happens if a seller doesn’t ship on OfferUp?

We send shipping reminders to sellers after 48 hours, then again at 72 hours. If the seller still doesn’t ship after 6 days, we cancel the purchase. Your money will be returned to you, however, it may take up to 5 business days for the funds to return to your account or card.

Is PayPal safe for OfferUp?

It is not advisable to use PayPal on OfferUp. OfferUp gives you protection through OfferUp’s Buyer Protection Program. So using other apps such as PayPal and Venmo might complicate things. Transfers through Western Union, MoneyGram even personal or certified cheques should be avoided.

Whats better OfferUp or LetGo?

While LetGo is safer and the more popular app of the two, OfferUp is the better app in terms of customer service. Both LetGo and OfferUp have their apps available on the Apple and Google Play App Store. With over 30 million users, LetGo is more popular than OfferUp. It has been featured in many commercials lately.

Are people still using OfferUp?

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Letgo was recently merged into OfferUp and is no longer available for U.S. clients. Another great app on which you can sell anything from used cars to clothes to baby items is OfferUp.

Are LetGo and OfferUp the same?

Letgo is now part of OfferUp! – OfferUp Support.

Should I give my cell number on OfferUp?

Only communicate through OfferUp.

You should never have to give your phone number or email address to another OfferUp user. If a buyer or seller tries to move your communication to a different app or service, politely decline.

Does OfferUp need my SSN? For the 2021 calendar year, if you have 200 or more transactions and sell over $20,000 worth of items using electronic payments, you’ll be prompted in the OfferUp app to provide your full Social Security number and address to our payment processor (Stripe) for tax reporting purposes.