Tap “Buy now” to make it yours or “Add to cart” if you want to keep shopping. Once you are ready to checkout, just follow the prompts from there to fill out your billing and shipping information. If you're looking for a better deal, tap “Make an offer” and let the seller know what price you're willing to pay.
How does buying on Mercari work?
Here's how it works! Just snap a photo of the item, add a description, and enter the price to list. Once your item is purchased, Mercari will send you a prepaid and addressed shipping label (unless you selected to ship on your own).
How do you buy from Mercari safely?
- Do not sell prohibited items. If you are choosing Mercari for selling your stuff then never sell items that are on Mercari's Prohibited items list.
- Shipping protection (Package carefully)
- Ensure your product listings are accurate.
- Keep all the shipment and delivery details handy.
How does shipping work on Mercari?
You can choose to cover shipping yourself or have the buyer pay at checkout. Mercari labels are covered with up to $200 Shipping Protection and are a flat-fee for all 50 states. Plus, you'll save an average of 30% off retail rates. If you're shipping something oversized, bulky, or fragile you've got options.
How do I start selling on Mercari?
- Go to mercari.com or download the app and create an account.
- List some items by taking a variety of good photos, writing a detailed listing description, and setting your price.
- Remember that the money you receive will be your listing fee MINUS any cost of shipping, payment processing, and seller fee.
How does Mercari work for sellers?
Mercari is a free app that's available in the App Store and on Google Play. Listing an item could take minutes and once the item sells, a printable shipping label is emailed to the seller (no meetups). You can buy or sell a wide range of items—from clothing to toys to accessories to collectibles.Apr 4, 2021
How does Mercari work as a buyer?
When a buyer makes an offer, the seller has 24 hours to accept, decline, or make a counteroffer. Once an offer or counteroffer is accepted, the buyer is immediately charged the new price.
Can I trust Mercari?
Mercari itself is a completely legitimate and reliable e-commerce marketplace. Both sellers and buyers are real people, and they aren't retailers, which means that there is no guarantee that the people buying and selling on it are legitimate. So you need to be assured about the seller as well as a buyer when dealing.