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If sellers can't offer COD on Instagram, they can build trust and encourage prepaid orders with these strategies: 1️⃣ Partial COD – Take a small advance (₹50-₹100) and the rest on delivery. 2️⃣ UPI on Delivery – Use couriers like Delhivery or Shiprocket for UPI-based payments. 3️⃣ Sell via Marketplaces – List on Amazon, Flipkart, or Meesho for COD buyers. 4️⃣ Show Reviews & Proof – Share customer feedback and unboxing videos. 5️⃣ Secure Payment Gateways – Use Razorpay, Paytm, or Cashfree with refund guarantees. 6️⃣ First Order Perks – Offer free shipping on the first prepaid order. 7️⃣ WhatsApp Sales – Take orders via WhatsApp and send UPI payment links.

If I love a product, I eagerly wait for it. I definitely prefer COD because it feels safer than digital payments—at least until you establish trust and prove that your digital system is reliable. However, if someone tries to misuse the COD option, you can introduce an additional confirmation step. For large orders, you may want to reconsider offering COD and require an alternative payment method instead. This way, you initially build a base of trusted customers who are more likely to order again when they need something. Everything starts with trust. Note: It definitely depends on the type of product you’re selling. For example, returns are more common with clothing.

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People use Cod because of trust issues with the Seller. Cod = We can trust and buy from this guy. So one soln could be, you buy a product and make a payment and payment made is received by the seller. but until and unless you receive the product the payment you made will not be credited to the seller. Payment from buyer --> Hold in digital system until delivery --> delivery ---> payment credited into seller This solves trust issue for buyer + Also solves Return and payment default for seller. Win-Win situation Got what I was trying to say ?