Using the collect option when buying or selling items on Gumtree allows you to exchange an item in person while enjoying the safety and peace-of mind that the payment can be made securely.
Selling:
When creating an eligible listing on Gumtree, you will be prompted to allow online payment. When you enable this option on your listing, it will display on the site with a “Buy Now” Button.
Buying:
When you find an item you like, you can tap on the “Buy Now” button and select to collect the item. You can then make payment for the item immediately. Once you complete the payment, the item is reserved for you and will not be available to anyone else. The money will be kept safe by our escrow payment partner, TradeSafe, until you have the item in your possession.
You can read more about buying with collection here.
Meet-up
Once the item has been paid for, the buyer and seller can arrange a place and time to meet so the buyer can collect the purchase. The meeting time and location can be wherever is most suitable for both parties. We always advise you to follow our tips for a safe meetup.
Exchange
When you meet up, before the buyer can take possession of the item, they will need to provide the seller with the unique Collection PIN for the purchase. The seller can then enter this PIN on their Gumtree App. Once the PIN is accepted then the sale is concluded, the buyer can take their latest purchase, and we will release the funds to the seller’s Gumtree Wallet.