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Pickup day is when the online description becomes a physical custody decision. Slow down long enough to compare the item, person and plan.
Release the item only after all three records match
Compare the arriving traveler with the accepted profile, the physical item with the request and the meeting plan with the platform record. Allow inspection without rushing. Photograph the final condition and packaging, then use the correct custody step rather than treating arrival as proof of acceptance. The sender remains responsible for an accurate listing and transport-ready preparation. Packaging should make the condition visible enough to inspect while protecting the item after acceptance. Any material change in contents, size, value or recipient should be disclosed before custody changes.
Sources: FTC: Buying From an Online Marketplace; FTC: Recognizing Fake Shipping Notifications
The five-minute sender handoff
Use the same order every time.
- Confirm the matched traveler and vehicle context.
- Open and compare the exact item and accessories.
- Review disclosed condition and current photographs.
- Close and secure the transport package.
- Complete the platform custody step and retain the record.
Sources: FTC: Buying From an Online Marketplace
Do not hand over when these facts change
A changed person or item requires resolution before custody.
- Different traveler arrives without an approved account change.
- Item or quantity differs from the accepted request.
- Traveler cannot inspect because packaging was sealed early.
- Either party asks to move payment or confirmation off platform.
Sources: FTC: Buying From an Online Marketplace; FTC: Recognizing Fake Shipping Notifications
A respectful refusal is part of the system
If the traveler declines after inspection, do not pressure them to proceed. Correct the request or choose another method. If the person, location or instructions differ unexpectedly, keep the item and contact support through a verified PackItPal channel.
What to keep in the delivery record
Keep enough evidence to show what was represented, accepted and received for this specific request.
- The original item and route description.
- Current photographs and disclosed condition.
- Agreed timing, reward and platform messages.
- Pickup inspection and final handoff confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
When does the traveler take custody?
Only after identity, item and inspection steps are completed through the correct platform workflow.
Can a friend hand over my item?
Only when the handoff contact is accurately identified and accepted in the request.
Should I give the recipient code to the traveler?
No. The final handoff code belongs in the intended recipient confirmation process.
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