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Hipobuy gives access to public Chinese e-commerce platforms such as Weidian, Taobao, Tmall and 1688. Public product links can also be found via, for example, Reddit, Instagram and TikTok. A link can be pasted into Hipobuy's search field, after which the platform shows the information it provides.

• Access to public platforms such as Weidian, Taobao, Tmall and 1688
• Public product links can also be found via, for example, Reddit, Instagram and TikTok
• A link is pasted into the search field, and Hipobuy shows the information the platform itself provides

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When you are logged in, the product view can include, among other things, the title, images, price and the platform's own options.

• Product title and images
• Price and currency converter
• Choice of colour and size
• Message to the seller (Leave A Message)
• QC photos from Hipobuy's warehouse, if available
• Quantity selector
• The platform's own disclaimers
• The Add to Cart and Buy Now buttons

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The cart collects the selected items before you continue.

• Overview of the cart
• Colour, size and price per product
• Local shipping costs and total amount
• Select All and Checkout

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After Checkout the payment summary for the items is shown.

• Option to enter or change the billing address
• Overview of products and total price
• The platform's disclaimers
• Field for a product coupon (issued by Hipobuy – we have no influence on them)
• Submit

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The platform shows different payment methods. Payment happens directly in Hipobuy's system, typically in several currencies. We have no connection to the payment system.

• International cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover)
• Digital options (Google Pay, PayPal and others)
• Other local and global payment systems
• The Pay button

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After payment, the order status is shown in My Orders based on the seller's information. Seller Shipped means the seller has shipped the item; arrival at the warehouse typically happens within a few days. At Seller Shipped the order can be tracked via Track Shipment.

• Status is seen under My Orders
• Seller Shipped indicates that the seller has shipped the item
• Arrival at the warehouse typically happens within a few days
• Tracking via Track Shipment

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Items marked Warehouse Stored are shown here.

• Overview of stored products
• QC photos (Quality Inspection Reminder) per product
• Choose individual or all products for combined shipping
• Create Parcel to request shipping

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After Create Parcel the address, items and packaging are gathered before the parcel is sent on.

• Add an address (Add) or change it (Change Of Address)
• Overview of selected products
• Packaging type (Carton Packaging / Minimalist Packaging)
• Packaging options (for example Shoe Tree Protection, Remove Shoebox)
• Submit Parcel

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The form typically contains name, address and phone.

• Name (first name and last name)
• Location Address (country, region, city)
• Street Address, House Number and Post Code
• Mobile Number with country code, for example +45
• Default Address and Confirm

Some international systems don't support special characters (such as æ, ø, å, ü or é). Check how your address is best written, and follow the platform's own guidelines if needed.

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Product List shows the selected products and the packaging choices. On the public page the list and the details are in the same screenshot.

• Packaging: Carton Packaging or Minimalist Packaging
• Packaging Details: Shoe Tree Protection, Stretch Film, Package Reinforcement, Corner Protection, Remove Original Packaging, Remove the Shoebox
• A ? button that explains each option

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Mailing Route shows the available shipping methods. The choice of route is individual – we give no recommendation.

• Route and transport type
• Price and estimated delivery time
• Select

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Here the customs method and optional cover are shown. The two levels of cover exclude each other.

• Tax Payment Method: by default the recipient pays any import charges and duty on arrival, unless a duty-free line is chosen (Tax Free)
• Protection Service covers loss, damage and customs confiscation
• Standard cover (free): basic cover on selected routes with partial compensation
• Extended cover (paid): more extensive cover for a fee depending on the route and parcel value
• Finally: Submit Parcel

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The same payment options as in step 5. Payment happens in Hipobuy's system; we have no connection to it.

• Card, Google Pay, PayPal and others
• The Pay button
• The amount is the shipping for the selected parcel

Only illustrates Hipobuy's features according to publicly available information. Not an encouragement to buy.