Deposit-to-inspect flow

Reserve a protected inspection through Upick Verified Exchange.

Buyer pays a refundable inspection deposit. Seller contact and exact item location stay protected until the appointment is approved and the buyer receives a secure inspection code.

Inspection Request

$150 Deposit

Place deposit to request inspection.

This deposit confirms buyer seriousness and unlocks the protected inspection flow. If the buyer rejects the item after inspection, the deposit can be refunded under Upick rules.

$150 Inspection Deposit

Pay Deposit & Request Inspection Ask Protected Question First

Deposit does not reveal direct seller phone, private address, or off-platform payment details. Inspection communication remains inside Upick.

Inspection Timeline

Secure

Buyer pays depositFunds are recorded by Upick to activate request.

Now

Seller accepts appointmentSeller chooses or confirms inspection window.

Inspection code issuedBuyer receives QR/PIN for verified exchange.

Locked

Buyer inspects itemCondition is checked before purchase confirmation.

Inspect

Confirm or rejectBuyer either pays through Upick or rejects under refund rules.

Final

Anti-bypass rule

Buyer and seller agree not to exchange direct payment, phone numbers, or complete the sale outside Upick. Attempts to bypass may result in deposit forfeiture, account suspension, and removal from the marketplace.