That particular PO doesn't have red (or yellow) street posting boxes. They just have holes in the wall. Maybe it's behind the hole in the wall? That could make things even more interesting 😄 Enough room for two?
Hopefully there will be a catwalk leading from the change room where the attire can be judged by Australia Post employees & random post office customers.
For starters, the buyer has to open the parcel first, to try it on.
But they would need to rewrap it in order to post it back.
Surely the PO won't let them just 'return to sender' or they will be even further in the red.
I presume they think the buyer will purchase a PO bag. But even so, wouldn't people need to include a note of explanation?
Now, I have never had to return very many things in my life. About 3 that I can think of.
Two were faulty products and one was a return for a different size.
In each and every case though, I had to contact the seller first (none were purchased via ebay), outline the problem and wait for approval to return or for a return label to be sent.
I can't see it being an option for a lot of online purchases and for those where it was possible, what a lot of messing around in the PO, rewrapping, writing notes etc. I'd rather do it from home.
Not to mention that other items might be wrong too (just look at all the threads here). Why clothes and changing rooms? I don't know, it sounds like a silly idea to me.
Sounds stupid to me too - especially for ebay sellers.
Online stores, maybe ok, but not ebay.
Who's paying for return postage - it's been opened remember? Post Office footing the bill and repackaging?
Ebay sellers get a returned package and don't/won't have to do anything about it - it was delivered to their buyer. And not many clothes sellers on ebay provide for changing the size on demand.
Not all buyers know about opening a case, and as mentioned a lot of sellers don't cater for change of mind - which falls into 'It doesn't fit' category.
Postal bosses have S*** for Brains for even suggesting this lame idea.
Not to mention that other items might be wrong too (just look at all the threads here). Why clothes and changing rooms? I don't know, it sounds like a silly idea to me.
That's very true, there are lots of other items that might be wrong too.
I can't see the scheme being useful for the clothes buying cheaters, as they hope to wear the thing before they send it back.
It seems like a lot of room being set aside at post offices for a service that buyers may not want to use, even if eligible.
Not to mention that other items might be wrong too (just look at all the threads here). Why clothes and changing rooms? I don't know, it sounds like a silly idea to me.
That's very true, there are lots of other items that might be wrong too.
I can't see the scheme being useful for the clothes buying cheaters, as they hope to wear the thing before they send it back.
It seems like a lot of room being set aside at post offices for a service that buyers may not want to use, even if eligible.
Yes, springy, it would be useful in that case (to avoid this kind of buyers to wear the thing once before saying they don't want it any more), but most people would probably still receive their parcels at home, and quite often parcels are also left in a safe place.
I mean, the utility of this plan is really limited.
This would be the missing service online only clothing businesses have. Offering the ability to try an item as you would in a store may entice more buyers to their online shop. Their would have to be a fee involved but then this would work out much cheaper than having a chain of stores that will not cover all areas of Australia anyway.
Not to mention that other items might be wrong too (just look at all the threads here). Why clothes and changing rooms? I don't know, it sounds like a silly idea to me.
That's very true, there are lots of other items that might be wrong too.
I can't see the scheme being useful for the clothes buying cheaters, as they hope to wear the thing before they send it back.
It seems like a lot of room being set aside at post offices for a service that buyers may not want to use, even if eligible.
The PO that is doing the trial is that cluttered with carp, unless they put the changeroom out the back, where the public don't have access to, there is absolutely NO room to put one in the actual store. People in wheelchairs really struggle to move around in there it's that cluttered. Able bodied people struggle to move around!
The more I think about it, the more I think that it's a service that would be provided by department stores, like Myers, rather than ebay pre loved clothing sellers.
Yeah, that's about the best they could do. Given the location of the shop, they probably don't have one and they have to use the public toilets out the back!
Now I'm having visions of the shoppers trying on their clothes in the grubby toilets out the back!
The photo in the article isn't either of the Aust Post shops in Orange. I have no idea where either shops would put a changeroom. One is way too small and the other is so cluttered you can barely move.
It also doesn't say if the return can only happen if the item doesn't fit in store. Can you take it home, then bring it back to be returned? It would be a field day for the wardrobers, who've never paid for a garment in their life, but get to wear a nice new outfit at ever event they attend, knowing they can claim INAD and return it afterwards.
It would not impact the behaviour of buyers who buy to “wear and return”. But watch out for AP’s next innovation of champagne and canapé parties in their newly set up banquet halls, dance clubs and horse races where buyers can try out clothing in a relaxed and festive atmosphere.
Could Aus Post have released their April Fool joke too early?
and re:
@domino-710 wrote:
Not sure I'm up to getting my gear off at the PO. lol
No room at my local post office for a changing room. One customer did drop his trousers in the shop, not sure exactly what he was thinking although we can guess, his trousers "fell down". Luckily another male customer, built like the proverbial brick SH, managed to somehow lift trousers and man out of the shop. The only PO employee, a petite young woman, was quite shaken at the time.
countessalmirena
·3 years agoNo, no, imastawka … a red AP street posting box.
*sons_n_daughters*
·3 years agoThat particular PO doesn't have red (or yellow) street posting boxes. They just have holes in the wall. Maybe it's behind the hole in the wall? That could make things even more interesting 😄 Enough room for two?
rocket2retro
·3 years agoHopefully there will be a catwalk leading from the change room where the attire can be judged by Australia Post employees & random post office customers.
daydreams_12
·3 years agoOh my goodness, the mind boggles at the thought
sandypebbles
·3 years agoQueue Eye For The Regret Buy ?
countessalmirena
·3 years agoIt does seem like a way for buyers to try it on and to … try it on.
domino-710
·3 years agoI imagine it ' is ' for the likes of - EziBuy - DJ's - Myers & any other large entity selling online clothes.
They include the manner of sending back - which could be done there & then.
Certainly not eBay.
I do not recall ever buying clothes on eBay. lol
Go Aust Post - another brainwave.
springyzone
·3 years agoI'm wondering about the practicalities of it.
For starters, the buyer has to open the parcel first, to try it on.
But they would need to rewrap it in order to post it back.
Surely the PO won't let them just 'return to sender' or they will be even further in the red.
I presume they think the buyer will purchase a PO bag. But even so, wouldn't people need to include a note of explanation?
Now, I have never had to return very many things in my life. About 3 that I can think of.
Two were faulty products and one was a return for a different size.
In each and every case though, I had to contact the seller first (none were purchased via ebay), outline the problem and wait for approval to return or for a return label to be sent.
I can't see it being an option for a lot of online purchases and for those where it was possible, what a lot of messing around in the PO, rewrapping, writing notes etc. I'd rather do it from home.
papermoon.lady
·3 years agoNot to mention that other items might be wrong too (just look at all the threads here). Why clothes and changing rooms? I don't know, it sounds like a silly idea to me.
imastawka
·3 years agoSounds stupid to me too - especially for ebay sellers.
Online stores, maybe ok, but not ebay.
Who's paying for return postage - it's been opened remember? Post Office footing the bill and repackaging?
Ebay sellers get a returned package and don't/won't have to do anything about it - it was delivered to their buyer. And not many clothes sellers on ebay provide for changing the size on demand.
Not all buyers know about opening a case, and as mentioned a lot of sellers don't cater for change of mind - which falls into 'It doesn't fit' category.
Postal bosses have S*** for Brains for even suggesting this lame idea.
twyngwyn
OP3 years agoI just came back from P.O.....postmaster was laughing when I asked him about it.
"Don't worry, it's just another scheme that won't come to fruition. Buyer will have to take item home, lodge query, arrange return postage etc, etc."
springyzone
·3 years agoThat's very true, there are lots of other items that might be wrong too.
I can't see the scheme being useful for the clothes buying cheaters, as they hope to wear the thing before they send it back.
It seems like a lot of room being set aside at post offices for a service that buyers may not want to use, even if eligible.
papermoon.lady
·3 years agoYes, springy, it would be useful in that case (to avoid this kind of buyers to wear the thing once before saying they don't want it any more), but most people would probably still receive their parcels at home, and quite often parcels are also left in a safe place.
I mean, the utility of this plan is really limited.
eol-products
·3 years agoThis would be the missing service online only clothing businesses have. Offering the ability to try an item as you would in a store may entice more buyers to their online shop. Their would have to be a fee involved but then this would work out much cheaper than having a chain of stores that will not cover all areas of Australia anyway.
*sons_n_daughters*
·3 years agoThe PO that is doing the trial is that cluttered with carp, unless they put the changeroom out the back, where the public don't have access to, there is absolutely NO room to put one in the actual store. People in wheelchairs really struggle to move around in there it's that cluttered. Able bodied people struggle to move around!
The more I think about it, the more I think that it's a service that would be provided by department stores, like Myers, rather than ebay pre loved clothing sellers.
imastawka
·3 years ago'Change Room'.......read Staff Toilet
*sons_n_daughters*
·3 years agoYeah, that's about the best they could do. Given the location of the shop, they probably don't have one and they have to use the public toilets out the back!
Now I'm having visions of the shoppers trying on their clothes in the grubby toilets out the back!
twyngwyn
OP3 years agomy 2nd link says it's a NEW Community Hub store, opening in July
papermoon.lady
·3 years agoWhat about buyers who don't read descriptions or sellers who don't accept returns?
*sons_n_daughters*
·3 years agoThe photo in the article isn't either of the Aust Post shops in Orange. I have no idea where either shops would put a changeroom. One is way too small and the other is so cluttered you can barely move.
It also doesn't say if the return can only happen if the item doesn't fit in store. Can you take it home, then bring it back to be returned? It would be a field day for the wardrobers, who've never paid for a garment in their life, but get to wear a nice new outfit at ever event they attend, knowing they can claim INAD and return it afterwards.
twyngwyn
OP3 years agoit's opening in July
Australia Post to introduce change rooms in new concept store for online shoppers | 7NEWS
countessalmirena
·3 years agoIt would not impact the behaviour of buyers who buy to “wear and return”. But watch out for AP’s next innovation of champagne and canapé parties in their newly set up banquet halls, dance clubs and horse races where buyers can try out clothing in a relaxed and festive atmosphere.
papermoon.lady
·3 years agoI prefer to have my parcels delivered anyway.
domino-710
·3 years agoNot sure I'm up to getting my gear off at the PO. lol
paper-jack
·3 years agoCould Aus Post have released their April Fool joke too early?
and re:
No room at my local post office for a changing room. One customer did drop his trousers in the shop, not sure exactly what he was thinking although we can guess, his trousers "fell down". Luckily another male customer, built like the proverbial brick SH, managed to somehow lift trousers and man out of the shop. The only PO employee, a petite young woman, was quite shaken at the time.
sandypebbles
·3 years agoI don't, but my first thought when I read about that the other week was what a gold mine it's going to be for 'some buyers'