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BopoBuy fees: what you pay and when

You pay twice — for the items, then for shipping. There is no buying commission.

The first payment covers the items and China domestic shipping. The second covers international shipping, and it is only due once your items are in our warehouse and you decide what to send.

Every fee, in one table

FeeWhat it is
Item priceThe seller's CNY price converted at the day's rate. The CNY price is always shown next to it.
China domestic shippingCharged by the seller for delivery to our warehouse. Often free; shown before you pay.
Buying commissionNone on Taobao, Tmall, 1688 and Weidian orders. There is no service fee on the item itself.
Payment processing3.7% + US$0.30 per card payment. Paying from your wallet balance is free.
International shippingBy real weight and volume after packing, on the line you choose. Estimate it with the shipping calculator before you buy.
StorageFree for 90 days per item. After that you can renew storage (+30 days per renewal); the renewal price is shown in your warehouse.
Optional servicesExtra photos, video QC, packaging removal, vacuum packing and similar services are priced per item and shown before you confirm them.
Returns & exchangesWrong, damaged or counterfeit items: the seller covers it. Change of mind: ¥5 per SKU + ¥10 handling + the seller's China-domestic return shipping.

Payment 1 — items

When you check out, you pay the item price and the seller's China domestic shipping. We place the order with the seller within one business day. If the seller is out of stock or the price has changed, we refund you or ask you first. Unpaid orders are cancelled automatically after 72 hours.

Payment 2 — international shipping

Once your items are checked in, you pick the ones to ship, choose a shipping line and pay the shipping. We weigh every parcel after packing: if the real weight is higher than the estimate you pay the difference before it ships; if it is lower, the difference goes back to your wallet.

Wallet payments have no processing fee

Top up once and pay item orders, shipping and any weight difference from your balance — no 3.7% + US$0.30 fee on each payment.

Questions about fees

What is the difference between the two payments?

The first payment covers the items and China domestic shipping. The second covers international shipping and is due only after your items are in the warehouse and you submit a parcel, so you decide how much to ship and by which line.

Do you charge a commission?

No buying commission on Taobao, Tmall, 1688 and Weidian orders. Optional services such as extra photos, video QC or vacuum packing are priced separately and shown before you pay.

What happens if the parcel weighs more than estimated?

We weigh every parcel after packing. If the real weight is higher than the estimate, you pay the difference before it ships; if it is lower, the difference is refunded to your wallet.

Which payment methods do you accept?

Right now you pay from your BopoBuy wallet balance, which you top up in your account; wallet payments carry no processing fee. Card and local payment methods are being added, and the checkout only ever shows methods that are live.