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How it works
OxeBuy is a shopping agent. You find something on Taobao or 1688, we buy it for you, check it at our warehouse in China, and send it to you when you are ready. You never need a Chinese account, Chinese payment app or Chinese address.
What does "warehouse storage for 60 days" mean?
Once an item arrives at our warehouse, you can leave it there free of charge for up to 60 days. You do not have to ship each item on its own. Order from different sellers over a few weeks, then send everything in one parcel, which is usually cheaper than several small ones.
Ask us to ship before the time runs out. If you need longer, contact support.
What are "quality check photos"?
When your item reaches the warehouse we check it for obvious damage and that it matches what you ordered (size, colour, quantity). Photos are posted under My warehouse, so you can see what you are getting before you pay to ship it. If something is wrong, we message you and work with the seller on a replacement or refund.
We check for the basics, not for authenticity. Differences that match the seller's listing are not defects.
What does "pay shipping later" mean?
When you order, you only pay for the items. International shipping is not in your order total. You pay for shipping when you ask us to send your items. The price is shown before you confirm and depends on the weight of your parcel and where it is going. If the packed weight turns out different, we tell you before you are charged any difference.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account?
Yes. An account lets you follow your orders, see your warehouse photos and message us. You can sign up with your email, Google or Discord.
How long does it take?
Sellers usually send to our warehouse within a few days, though some take longer. Delivery times for each shipping line are estimates and only start once your parcel has been packed and shipped.
Can I cancel or get a refund?
You can cancel for a full refund until we have bought the item. After that, the seller's own return rules apply and many sellers do not accept returns. See Refunds, cancellations and returns on the Terms page.
Will I have to pay customs or import VAT?
Import duties, VAT and fees charged on delivery depend on your country and are your responsibility. For parcels going to an EU country we add a flat €3 EU customs duty per product at checkout, so you do not pay that duty again on delivery. Other local charges, such as import VAT, may still apply.
Which countries do you ship to?
Choose your country in the cart to see which shipping lines are available. We are adding more countries over time. If yours is not listed, contact support.
What can't you ship?
Counterfeit goods, weapons, medicines and anything illegal. Some shipping lines also cannot carry electronics, batteries, liquids or branded goods. If we cannot send an item, we tell you before you pay for shipping.
What if my parcel is lost?
We do not offer shipping insurance. If the carrier confirms your parcel is lost in transit, contact us with your order number and we will look at a fair solution. Parcels seized by customs, or sent to a wrong or incomplete address, are not refundable. See the Terms page.
Do you have a rewards programme?
Yes. Every order earns points once we have bought your items, 1 point for every EUR 1 of items. You can swap points for coupons on international shipping, for example 40% off a parcel (up to a maximum) for 500 points. See Rewards in your account.
About OxeBuy
OxeBuy is a small, independent buying and shipping agent. We started it because buying directly from Taobao and 1688 is hard if you do not speak Chinese: the sites are in Chinese, payment needs a Chinese account, and many sellers do not ship abroad.
We do the hard part. You browse in English, pay in your own currency, and we buy the item, check it at our warehouse in Hangzhou, and send it on to you. We are an agent, not the seller. Item listings come from third-party marketplaces and we do not check whether a listing is genuine, so please read the terms about counterfeit and brand-protected goods.
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Terms & policies
These are the rules for using OxeBuy. If anything is unclear, contact us and we will explain it.
How it works
You choose items from Taobao or 1688 and pay us in your own currency. After payment we buy the items from the seller. They go to our warehouse in Hangzhou, where we check them and take photos. You can keep them there, then choose which to send and pay for shipping when you are ready. We are a buying and shipping agent, not the seller of the items.
Warehouse storage
- Items you have paid for can be stored at our warehouse for up to days from the day they arrive, so you can combine several items into one parcel.
- Every item is checked before shipping, and photos are posted under My warehouse. If we find a problem, we will message you.
- Please ask us to ship before the storage time ends. If you need more time, contact support. We may not be able to keep items after the storage time.
- Shipping is paid when you ask us to send your items, not when you order.
Prices, currency and fees
Item prices include our service fee. A China domestic shipping charge of €0.99 per product covers delivery from the seller to our warehouse. Prices are shown in your chosen currency using recent exchange rates and may change slightly before you pay. International shipping is not part of your order total. You pay for it when you ask us to send your items. The price is shown before you confirm and is based on the weight of your items. If the packed weight turns out different, we will tell you before you are charged any difference.
Shipping and delivery times
Delivery times in the cart are estimates, not guarantees. They start once your parcel is packed and shipped, not from the day you order or the day your items arrive at the warehouse. Sellers in China can take several days to send items to us, and customs checks can add delays.
Customs, duties and restricted items
You are responsible for knowing what you can legally import into your country, and for any import duties, VAT or fees charged on delivery. We cannot ship counterfeit or branded replica goods, weapons, medicines, or anything else illegal in your country or in China. Our current EU shipping lines also cannot carry electronics, batteries or electric items, magnetic items, watches, liquids, perfume, cosmetics, powders, health supplements, dried food or alcohol. In the cart you choose the type of each item so we can check this before you order. We may cancel and refund an order for a restricted item before it ships.
Counterfeit, replicas and intellectual property
- OxeBuy is a buying and shipping agent. We do not make, own, list or sell the items. Listings come automatically from third-party marketplaces, are not reviewed or approved by us, and a listing appearing on our site does not mean the item is genuine, authentic or licensed.
- We do not sell, promote or knowingly ship counterfeit, replica or "rep" goods, or any item that copies another brand's name, logo or design without permission, and we ask you not to order them.
- When you order, you confirm that the items are for lawful personal use, that they do not infringe anyone's intellectual property rights, and that you are responsible for checking this before you buy.
- You are responsible for what you order. You agree to cover any claim, loss or cost (including seizure, fines and legal fees) that comes from items you ordered that infringe someone's rights.
- We may refuse, cancel or hold any order we believe may be counterfeit or infringing, and refund it if we have not yet bought it. Items seized or destroyed by customs or authorities are not refundable.
- We may suspend or close the account of anyone who orders such goods, and we may share the details of an order with a rights holder or an authority where the law requires it.
Report an infringing listing
If you own a brand or other rights and see a listing on OxeBuy that infringes them, email with the listing link, your name and contact details, proof of your rights, and a statement that the listing is unauthorised. We will review it promptly and remove the listing where we agree it infringes.
Refunds, cancellations and returns
- You can cancel an order for a full refund until we have bought the item from the seller.
- Once we have bought the item, the seller's own rules apply. If you ask us to cancel, we will ask the seller, and we refund you to your balance if they accept.
- We check each item at our warehouse for obvious damage and that it matches your order. If something is wrong (the wrong item, size, colour or quantity, or it is damaged), tell us within 7 days of it arriving at our warehouse, with your order number. We will take it up with the seller and may offer an exchange, a partial refund or a refund to your balance, before the parcel is sent.
- No refunds, returns or exchanges once your items have shipped from China, for example for change of mind, ordering the wrong size, or differences that match the seller's listing. This does not apply to anything the law requires us to refund (see "Your legal rights" below).
- We do not refund for customs charges or parcels seized by customs, wrong or incomplete addresses, uncollected parcels, or counterfeit or infringing goods. We do not offer shipping insurance. Delivery times are estimates, and a delay is not a reason for a refund.
Your legal rights
Nothing in these terms limits any rights you have under the consumer law where you live, including any right to cancel or to a remedy for faulty goods.