Am I being really stupid with this parcel I’ve sold on Vinted

[birlywoos]

I have a digital label and it says I can send it through one of those inpost lockers so I just scan the qr code on the screen and it opens a door for me to put it in, but how is the courier supposed to know where it’s going if there’s nothing on it?! 🫤

Just trust it, it works (most of the time)

It’s linked to the locker you put it in.
When the courier comes to collect they print out the labels assigned to each locker I think, or something like that. But it is reliable, just be sure to use the locker that is opened. If you need a larger size, you can request that on screen.

when the couriers open the doors their machine will print a label for it, it does work!

The courier prints the labels and sticks them on, I’ve sold a few things and used this option. But they were low value.

I stood amazed the first time I sent a parcel through InPost . I was so worried til it got to the person coz I thought I had done something wrong ha . They put a label on the item when they collect the parcel from its compartment . You do just do as you’ve said . No worries .

I had a look and found this if it helps -

• Initial Action: When you scan your QR code at the locker and place your parcel inside, the system registers the parcel's information to that specific compartment.
• Courier Collection: The courier collects the parcels and attaches a temporary, unique barcode tag to each one.
• Depot Processing: At the InPost depot, this temporary label is scanned, and a final, permanent shipping label is generated and attached to the package, ensuring it reaches its destination.
• Alternative: For security, users can write the tracking code or recipient details on the parcel, though it is not strictly required.

it's magic!!
feels wrong but it works.

You can choose to print a label and stick it on the parcel and scan that or scan from your phone without a parcel. With Inpost I always print the label and stick it on the parcel so that when Inpost lose the parcel it has an outside chance of being identified, this has proved wise on a couple of occasions!

*without a label (that’s what I meant to say). My problems mainly stemmed from the Yodel buyout of Inpost last year. I may not need to be so paranoid now!

It's how it works. No idea how, but the parcels end up with the right person somehow!

I’ve used it - it does (amazingly) work!

I use Inpost digital all of the time . I’ve never had a problem with anything going astray ( other than when I put the wrong item in the locker & even then Inpost sorted it out for me ! )
When the digital label is issued it ties up with the locker than opens for you - the delivery guy applies an address label when they pick it up . It works honestly !

we’ve all been there… it’s like being on a plane, i can’t stop to think how it all works, just trust it does 😂

We had a DPD collection for books going to sell your books.
I put tracking numbers on box but DPD man added a tiny sticker code and scanned it and took it away.
A bar code is all they need.

Oh this is reassuring, I’ve been really worrying all week 😆 I was thinking I must be missing something !!

You could always write the persons name on the parcel just in case

This is true! Where do I find that information do you know ? 😁 I’m new to this ! I have wrote my return address just incase even though I’m sick of looking at these bloody boots that I’ve told myself I’ll wear for the past 5 years I would rather have them back than get lost