Cash on delivery (COD) is common with some merchants. For peer-to-peer used goods, it is weaker than it sounds: you may still argue at the door with no frozen escrow, and fake riders exist.
COD strengths
- No prepayment to a stranger’s personal account
- Familiar for some categories
COD weaknesses for used goods
- No platform identity check on the seller
- Disputes after cash changes hands are messy
- “Rider” can be anyone
Held payment on Zweka
You pay through checkout. Funds stay held until you Accept after inspection — or a dispute is ruled. Details: how Zweka holds your payment.
Practical default
For phones, laptops and appliances from strangers, prefer Zweka held payment over COD-at-the-gate or bank transfer. Browse the feed and keep chat on-platform.
