COD - Cash on Delivery

[koalablue12]

Please - don't yell at me..I know how we all feel about polls, but I just had to try one to say I have done it once.

COD - cash on delivery - just mosey thru ebay sellers and see how many are listing that as a form of delivery, especially newbies. Now we all know it is an AP service, an expensive one, and not one that I would use given all the problems that could arrise. I imagine (only my opinion) a good 95% of all listings offering COD are meant to be offering Cash on Pick Up.

To save confusion, should it be removed as a choice of delivery?

[koalablue12]

In a perfect world, yes COD is indeed the seller delivering however possible : IF the seller knows the true meaning of COD. However, as stated earlier most don't, and delivering a 3pce lounge (as example) could be tricky if the seller is in WA and Buyer is in Tas. All I am trying to say is that an error like that can cause headaches for all concerned, and IMO would be better off not being an option. 

[kopenhagen5]

Agree, it confuses the way it's set up. I like DGs suggestion of having both as options, same place with brief explanation in brackets.

[2106greencat]

Hi Kopes, Yes DG had a very good suggestion,

[davewil1964]

In a perfect world, yes COD is indeed the seller delivering however possible : IF the seller knows the true meaning of COD. However, as stated earlier most don't, and delivering a 3pce lounge (as example) could be tricky if the seller is in WA and Buyer is in Tas. All I am trying to say is that an error like that can cause headaches for all concerned, and IMO would be better off not being an option.

IF the seller doesn't, then maybe they should familiarise themselves with the services of the carrier they intend to use.

I would imagine most sellers who offer it are new, or haven't ever had anybody pick that option. Either way, removing the option should not be a consideration. People should work out what they're doing BEFORE they start selling. That's why eBay has tutorials.