As we have been covering topics surrounding Mercari, an online marketplace for buying and selling used items. Mercari has gained millions of users in the past decade because of its quality items from sellers and a straightforward transaction system for users to do business with each other. However, you might be in a position to say goodbye to the platforms. Whether you want to retire, have other plans, or are too busy to take care of your business, you may need to quit. In that case, it’s wise to delete your account on Mercari. In this article, I’ll walk you through the process of how to delete Mercari account. Keep reading!
What’s Mercari Account Deletion and Why Would You Delete it?
Mercari account deletion is the process by which you remove your Mercari seller or buyer account from the website. It means your product listings (if you’re a seller), images, profile information, and transactions etc will be removed.
Now, the question is, why would you delete your Mercari account? There are several generic and even personal reasons behind account deletion. Some of them are:
1. Quit online selling: You may decide to stop selling online because it’s not worth it and your online presence needs some pruning. In that case, you can simply start with deleting your account on Mercari.
2. Data privacy: If you also have concerns about your data privacy and security, you can take your account off Mercari. Mercari handles user information such as bank details, home address, location, and personal preferences. While they won’t steal your information and use it for some nefarious motives, you can delete your account as a way to stop sharing your data with them.
3. Issues with Mercari: Some users may also have a negative experience on Mercari. For example, you might have a recent dispute which didn’t go in your favour or some policies that you think were too strict or unfair. In that case, you can simply stop selling your items with them. You can use NabPush to cross list your items from Mercari to eBay, Etsy, Poshmark, Depop, Mercari, and Facebook Marketplace, before you delete your account.
How to Delete Mercari Account
The deletion process on Mercari is quite simple and doesn’t require some complex verification process. Here’s how to delete your Mercari account:
1. Account settings: The first step is to access the Mercari website or the app and sign into your account.
2. Account Deletion Option: Go to your profile, click account settings, and then click “Account information” or Privacy Settings.” There, you’ll find “Delete Account” option.
3. Deletion Reason: To delete your account on Mercari, you must enter your reason for doing so. Provide a brief explanation of why you want to delete your account. This won’t affect your account deletion process. It’s just needed for Mercari to help understand users.
4. Check Credentials: Enter your Mercari account email and password to verify that it’s you who is deleting this account. This is basically a double check to verify your identity.
5. Click “Delete Account” option: Once you have verified your account information and filled out the reason for account deletion, simply click the “Delete Account” button to start the account deletion process.
6. Complete the confirmation: Now, you have done most of the process. The final step is to wait for a confirmation email from Mercari on your registered email address. In your email, there will be a link that you need to click.
Once you click that link, your account will be permanently closed. It means all your data, passwords, listings, saved items, transactions, and messages will be removed from the platform.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Can I temporarily disable my Mercari account instead of deleting it?
Unfortunately no. Mercari doesn’t allow users to disable or “pause” accounts. Instead, you can permanently close your account by deleting it.
What happens to my data if I delete my Mercari account?
Mercari will remove all your personal data, listings, transactions, and bank details when you delete your account.
What if I change my mind after I delete my Mercari account?
After deleting your account, you have a 30 days period during which you can restore your account. The account deletion process is permanent but Mercari gives users a grace period of 30 days to restore your account if you want to. However, after 30 days you can’t restore your account.
Conclusion
Okay, so that’s it for this article on how to close your Mercari account permanently. Deleting your Mercari account is a straightforward process and takes less than 3 minutes. Make sure to backup your data or use a cross listing tool to list products on other platforms if you want to sell somewhere else before deleting your account. Once you delete your account on Mercari, all your personal information, listings, and bank details etc will be removed from Mercari. However, you can also restore your account within a 30 days period if you wish to do so. After that duration, your data would be unrecoverable. If you have any questions or concern about your account or Mercari in general, contact their customer support for further help.