From 287f4cc82ec1cd717d7c9cbcc460346a862de221 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Adamvg Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2021 22:41:28 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Updated Payment, Postage and Timestamps pages. --- ...12-payment.markdown => 2021-04-23-payment.markdown} | 6 +++--- ...06-postage.markdown => 2021-04-23-postage.markdown} | 10 +++++----- ...estamps.markdown => 2021-04-23-timestamps.markdown} | 3 ++- 3 files changed, 10 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) rename _posts/{2020-08-12-payment.markdown => 2021-04-23-payment.markdown} (93%) rename _posts/{2020-08-06-postage.markdown => 2021-04-23-postage.markdown} (75%) rename _posts/{2020-08-12-timestamps.markdown => 2021-04-23-timestamps.markdown} (95%) diff --git a/_posts/2020-08-12-payment.markdown b/_posts/2021-04-23-payment.markdown similarity index 93% rename from _posts/2020-08-12-payment.markdown rename to _posts/2021-04-23-payment.markdown index e9eef0e2d..83605d320 100644 --- a/_posts/2020-08-12-payment.markdown +++ b/_posts/2021-04-23-payment.markdown @@ -1,12 +1,12 @@ --- layout: post title: "Payment" -date: 2020-06-12 00:00:02 +0000 +date: 2021-04-23 00:00:02 +0000 --- This FAQ section aims to cover the topic of payment. -# What payment methods should I use? +# Which payment methods should I use? The following payment methods are most commonly used on HWSUK: @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ The following payment methods are most commonly used on HWSUK: | **Bank transfer** (BT) | Direct transfer to a UK bank account. Requires only the sort code, account number and the name on the account. No fees. | **No buyer protection.** Your bank is very unlikely to help you if you're scammed. | | **PayPal Friends and Family** (PP F&F) | Easy to send payment to another user's PayPal account using only their email address. | **No buyer protection.** PayPal will not help you if you are scammed. | -# What payment method should I avoid? +# Which payment methods should I avoid? The following payment methods are best avoided as they're usually used to perpetrate scams: diff --git a/_posts/2020-08-06-postage.markdown b/_posts/2021-04-23-postage.markdown similarity index 75% rename from _posts/2020-08-06-postage.markdown rename to _posts/2021-04-23-postage.markdown index a15342d6d..a477edee1 100644 --- a/_posts/2020-08-06-postage.markdown +++ b/_posts/2021-04-23-postage.markdown @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- layout: post title: "Postage" -date: 2020-06-08 00:00:00 +0000 +date: 2021-04-23 00:00:00 +0000 --- This FAQ section aims to cover topics surrounding the postage of items sold in the community. @@ -12,10 +12,10 @@ Here's a list of couriers that we recommend using, with a list of pros and cons | Courier | Pros | Cons | Website | | --- | --- | --- | --- | -| Royal Mail (1-3 days, **recommended for smaller items**) | Cheap for smaller items, can drop off at post offices etc. | Can get costly for larger items, no collection service offered | [Link](https://royalmail.com) | -| ParcelForce (1-2 days) | 40% off student discount via UNiDAYS, can either drop off at post office/depot or have parcel collected | Without discount, is relatively expensive | [With UNiDAYS](https://parcelforce.com/unidays)/[Without](https://parcelforce.com) | -| UPS (1-2 days, **recommended for larger items**) | Reasonably priced, can drop off at local UPS access point or arrange collection, can have multiple parcels collected at once for relatively low cost | Insurance can be costly depending on the value of the item | [Link](https://www.ups.com/ship/guided) (make sure to book with UPS.com and not UPSToday) | -| Hermes (1-5 days) | Cheap for smaller items, drop off at Hermes ParcelShop or collection available | UPS/Parcelforce often cheaper for larger items, can be slow and items frequently go missing | [Link](https://www.myhermes.co.uk/) | +| Royal Mail (1-3 days, **recommended for smaller items**) | Cheap for smaller items, can drop off at post offices, collection service offered for 72p per item | Costly for larger items (>2kg) | [Link](https://royalmail.com) | +| ParcelForce (1-2 days) | Can either drop off at post office/depot or have parcel collected | Is relatively expensive | [Link](https://parcelforce.com) | +| UPS (1-2 days, **recommended for larger items**) | Reasonably priced, can drop off at local UPS access point or arrange collection, can have multiple parcels collected at once for relatively low cost (£2.40) | Insurance can be costly depending on the value of the item | [Link](https://www.ups.com/ship/guided) (make sure to book with UPS.com directly and not UPSToday) | +| Hermes (1-5 days) | Cheap for smaller items, drop off at Hermes ParcelShop or collection available | NOT RECOMMENDED - UPS/Parcelforce often cheaper for larger items, can be slow and items frequently go missing | [Link](https://www.myhermes.co.uk/) | | DPD (1-2 days) | Reasonably priced, fast delivery, excellent tracking | Insurance can be expensive | _Book via Parcel2Go_ | | Yodel/CollectPlus (1-2 days) | Prices are OK | Yodel have a reputation for destroying parcels | _Book via Parcel2Go_ | diff --git a/_posts/2020-08-12-timestamps.markdown b/_posts/2021-04-23-timestamps.markdown similarity index 95% rename from _posts/2020-08-12-timestamps.markdown rename to _posts/2021-04-23-timestamps.markdown index 5615e22d7..269560f3a 100644 --- a/_posts/2020-08-12-timestamps.markdown +++ b/_posts/2021-04-23-timestamps.markdown @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- layout: post title: "Timestamps" -date: 2020-06-12 00:00:03 +0000 +date: 2021-04-23 00:00:03 +0000 --- This FAQ section aims to cover timestamps, why we use them and why they're important. @@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ Timestamps are required for **all selling posts on the _subreddit_.** Timestamps - The only exception is sealed items - these must clearly show the seal on the box as well as the timestamp. - Show the exact model number of the item you're selling if possible. - Only one of the images in a collection of images needs to be timestamped, as long as it meets the requirements. +- [Example Timestamp](https://i.imgur.com/oOkHF3d.jpg) # How do I upload timestamps?