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Help - Vinted In-Post do I really NOT need to print label?

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TheJoyOfCats · 17/10/2022 09:46

This is my first sale on Vinted using 'InPost'
The instructions say:
"get your shipping label" - Yes, they have sent electronically, but it has no address printed on it, just a QR code
then
"download the QR code to your phone - scan the QR code at the locker no need to print it"

I'm confused - is this QR code, really the only shipping label?

Want to get it right & can't find any more help on the app..... would appreciate some reassurance.

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Iusedtobecarmen · 17/10/2022 09:50

Yes that's right!!!
I normally print a label at home and then post via locker. However, a couple of weeks ago I received just a QR code and it said no need to print a label.
I was very mithered but eventually I posted it and the buyer received it!!
I must be really thick as I'm not sure how it worked.

I get that the carrier knows which locker to get it from. But how it gets delivered to a house/ store or another locker without there being a name or address on it baffles me!!!

Choccyoclocky · 17/10/2022 09:53

Yes, the courier will stick a label on the parcel for you.

I would recommend putting a piece of paper inside the parcel with your vinted username incase they cock up, which happens a lot with the lockers.
I would also write your address on the back of the parcel as a return address, for extra security.

I have turned off inpost lockers because there have been a lot of problems with them lately. I only sell via Evri. I turned off Royal Mail because I end up losing money.

Clevs · 17/10/2022 09:56

I think the courier prints the label when they collect it from the locker.

I'm going to use the lockers for the first time today because I currently have no printer, and am also very anxious about my parcel getting mixed up with someone else's and having the wrong labels applied to it!

Help - Vinted In-Post do I really NOT need to print label?
TheJoyOfCats · 17/10/2022 09:59

Thanks so much for the reassurance - it seemed to good to be true:)

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meateatingveggie · 17/10/2022 10:03

Oh I'm SO glad to have seen this thread!! Wanted to use vinted in the past but haven't as I don't have access to a printer. This may be my answer!

HunterHearstHelmsley · 17/10/2022 10:03

It stressed me out the first time I did it too. I used the lockers and couldn't quite get my head around how they would know which parcel was mine. Bloody love it now. Don't have to speak to anyone or anything 😆

TheJoyOfCats · 17/10/2022 10:51

woo! just dropped it off... (after wandering around Lidil like a loon looking for lockers only to find I'd walked right past them on way in).

now lets hope it gets there & the buyer on vinted is happy with the purchase

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Elmo230885 · 17/10/2022 10:53

Ha ha I was the same. Someone bought an item to be posted with in-post, I couldn't fathom how it was going to work! Was a tad anxious the whole time it was in transit.

Georgeskitchen · 17/10/2022 11:06

Yes I was also flummoxed by this.Followed the instructio s and lo and behold the parcel arrived!!

meateatingveggie · 23/10/2022 12:52

Could someone confirm for me which options I can offer that I don't need a printer for please.

I've never used Vinted before and really don't want to mess around any buyers I may have

drpet49 · 23/10/2022 12:54

Don’t do it- I’ve had 2 parcels to missing due to the useless drivers still the wrong labels on.

meateatingveggie · 23/10/2022 12:58

Oh @drpet49 I was worried about that. I have several things I'd like to list but no printer

WinneyWasherWoman · 23/10/2022 13:08

Thing that confuses me about the locker is surely a dishonest person could simply scan the code, open & close the locker and put nothing inside?! But claim to have posted the item to receive their money back from Vinted?!

TheJoyOfCats · 23/10/2022 19:19

Grrrrrr bad news the package is missing

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inappropriateraspberry · 25/10/2022 11:06

I still print the QR code off and tape to the parcel. My thinking is that at least there is something for the courier to trace if there's a problem, and I don't mix up parcels my end by scanning the wrong code for each package!

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