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[–] 15 points 2 years ago (8 children)

postman hands him card reader

I'm not getting it. I guess I don't interact with postmen enough, because I have no idea how a card reader is related to mail delivery.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago (7 children)

    Me neither, I sometimes have to sign on a device

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (5 children)

    Idk, but it could be because the payment of the delivery is done 'via surname' to the postman when the package is handed over. So the bank can't track on what you spend your money on (in case you are afraid they do). This option exists at least in Germany. However, it costs an high extra fee.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (4 children)

    I dont think we do that in germany, shipping is always paid in advance

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (3 children)

    It's called "per Nachnahme", C.O.D. in English. You'd pay the postman for your parcel and the post office would pay the sender. It used to be quite popular in pre internet days. You whippersnappers wouldn't remember. Not used a lot any more these days.

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