Using Delivery/Pickup Options and Shipping Info on markto.ch (Local Focus Tips)
markto.ch is strictly local-first (“In Ihrer Nähe handeln”), so personal pickup is the default, safest, and most common method. Delivery is possible if the seller offers it, but shipping is not supported or encouraged by the platform.
Pickup (Recommended & Most Used)
- How it works
All details are agreed directly in messages (WhatsApp/email/phone). No platform tracking or calendar. - Local focus tips
- Choose busy, public locations: Migros/Coop parking lot (near entrance/trolley return), main train station forecourt, police station parking, shopping center loading zone.
- Confirm exact spot + time in writing: “Saturday 14:00, Migros parking Zürich Oerlikon, main entrance side.”
- Send WhatsApp location pin 10–15 minutes before arrival.
- Daylight hours only (10:00–18:00 recommended).
- Bring a friend for items over CHF 500–1,000 or if unsure.
- Inspect item fully before paying (cash or live TWINT transfer).
- Final confirmation message: “All set: CHF 180 cash, pickup as discussed, condition as seen.”
Delivery (Seller-Arranged – Optional)
- How it works
Seller drives/delivers (usually same city or 20–50 km radius).
Extra fee typical (CHF 20–80 based on distance, item size, time).
No platform label, tracking or insurance. - Local focus tips
- Clearly state in ad: “Pickup preferred – delivery possible for CHF 40 within 30 km.”
- Agree drop-off point: curb-side, public parking, or building entrance (avoid entering home first time).
- Payment after inspection/unloading: TWINT or cash on arrival.
- Buyer usually helps unload heavy items (agree beforehand).
- Never accept full payment in advance for delivery.
- Meet halfway if distance is borderline (e.g., service station or train station parking).
Shipping (Rare & Strongly Discouraged)
- Platform stance
No built-in shipping, labels, tracking, or integration.
Most ads say “Nur Abholung” (pickup only). - Local focus tips (only if you still choose to ship)
- Limit to very small/light items and high-trust situations only.
- Use Swiss Post or private courier → buyer typically pays shipping + insurance.
- Never send before full payment is confirmed and visible in your account.
- Photograph packaging, weighing slip, and tracking number.
- Add to ad: “Shipping possible at buyer’s cost + insurance – prepayment only.”
- Experienced users avoid shipping on markto.ch due to high scam risk and hassle.
Quick Comparison Table
| Method | Usage on markto.ch | Safety Level | Speed | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickup | Very high | High | Hours | Almost every deal |
| Delivery | Low–medium | Medium | Same/next day | Larger items, short distance |
| Shipping | Very low | Low | Days | Small items only, high trust |
Core advice
Stick to pickup in a busy public spot during daylight.
Inspect first → pay last (cash or live TWINT).
Delivery only if seller offers and distance is short.
Avoid shipping — markto.ch is not built for it and the risks outweigh the convenience.
Keep it local, keep it safe — that’s how markto.ch works best.