Local Delivery
Next Day Delivery
Swappa Local is the safest and fastest way to get your tech. Simple, next-day local pickup and delivery in 48 metros -- without the meetups or cash exchanges.
No Meetups
No meeting strangers in strange places with, or having to worry about cash.
Door to Door
We arrange pickup and delivery for a safe, easy selling experience.
How does Local Delivery work?
We partnered with Roadie (a UPS Company) for fast, easy door-to-door pickup and delivery.
Sellers start the pickup process the same or next day after purchase for local delivery. Items should arrive within about 4 hours after shipped.
Sellers pack the item in a simple box -- yes, even a shoebox works
When the seller is ready, we’ll send a Roadie driver for contactless pickup
Tech delivered straight to your door within about 4 hours: 7 days a week, 9 AM to 9 PM
Buyer and seller split the costs
Sellers pay a flat $10 shipping fee (when ready to ship) and buyers pay the rest.
Buyers can expect to pay around $10, depending on location and distance.
How much does local delivery cost?
Average estimated local delivery costs for Swappa Local metros:
When will my local delivery arrive?
The day after you buy it or sooner. Sellers have 24 hours to mark your item ready for pickup. A Roadie driver picks up the item and delivers to your door in 4 hours or less.
Pickups and deliveries are scheduled between 9am and 9pm.
How do I prepare my item for pickup?
What is Roadie?
Roadie employs a nationwide community of pre-screened, verified drivers for fast, flexible delivery.
Each driver must pass a safety screening including DMV and background checks and maintain a minimum 4-star rating.
Roadie provides real-time tracking and confirmation for both pickup and delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Swappa Local is currently available in 48 metros, with more coming soon. Find out if you’re in a supported metro on the Swappa Local homepage.
Yes, Swappa Local Delivery is the fastest and safest way to buy and sell used tech locally.
Swappa has partnered with Roadie, a UPS Company, to deliver your tech safely and quickly to over 200,000 US ZIP Codes. Roadie performs multiple driver safety checks, including DMV and background checks, and drivers must maintain a minimum 4-star rating. With real-time tracking and confirmation, Swappa Local Delivery is the safest and most convenient way to get your tech.
Swappa Local Delivery is really fast -- as in next-day or sooner.
Pick-ups and deliveries are scheduled between 9 AM and 9 PM, 7 days a week, including holidays. Sellers have up to 24 hours to flag an item for pickup. If an order is ready before 5 PM in your local time zone, it will be delivered within 4 hours. If an order is ready after 5 PM, it will be scheduled for delivery the following day.
Nope, we offer contactless delivery.
You don't need to be home or sign for a package to accept a Swappa Local Delivery. A Roadie driver will drop off your item, and we’ll let you know when it arrives via email and text. Simple as that.
Never fear, Swappa sends you real-time delivery and tracking information via email and text.
Didn’t get a notification? Just reach out on your sale page or open a ticket at help@swappa.com and our 24/7/365 support team will gladly lend a hand.
Sellers can enable Local Delivery when creating a listing by ticking the Local Delivery checkbox.
Buyers can also request to have Local Delivery enabled for an existing listing if the buyer and seller both reside in the same metro. To request to have a listing localized, find an item you wish to buy in your area, and click the Request Local Sale button on the listing page.
In order to buy or sell on Swappa Local, you first have to select your metro.
- Log in to your Swappa account
- Visit your Swappa Local Settings page
- Select your metro from the drop-down list, and click Save Metro
After selecting your metro, visit Swappa Local to browse listings in your area.
No problem. Simply enter the instructions at the time of purchase and your Roadie driver will take care of the rest.
Unfortunately no. In order to remain eligible for PayPal purchase protection, your Swappa Local Delivery address must match your billing address. Please verify your delivery address before placing an order.
Swappa offers real-time tracking, and Roadie uses photos at pickup and delivery to ensure your item is delivered within 4 hours of pickup.
If you did not receive your item within 4 hours from the time it was picked up, please comment on your sale page or open a ticket at help@swappa.com and our friendly 24/7/365 support staff will be happy to help you with tracking, delivery verification and next steps.
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