The payable amount consists of 2 parts:
1) Cost of item + shopping service fees
2) International shipping fees
1) Cost of item + shopping service fees
Explanation about service fees:
Taobao:
- 10% of item price + domestic shipping fee within China.
- 15% if the order is more complex, such as pre-orders with payments made over different periods, or made-to-order cosplay and clothing where communication with the seller is necessary.
Xianyu:
- 15% of item price + domestic shipping fee within China.
- For orders submitted after 29 March 5PM, this fee will be raised to 20%, with a 3 USD / 5 SGD handling fee for each item that is priced below 150rmb (inclusive of domestic postage)
Additional information:
- Payment platform fees (e.g. Paypal fees, WISE fees, bank transfer fees) are billable expenses.
2) International shipping fees
- Payment is only required when you make arrangements to have your purchases shipped to you.
- Includes shipping fees, packaging costs and associated administrative costs (e.g. some couriers charge customs clearance fees).
- I do not charge additional handling fees. However, payment platform fees (i.e. Paypal fees, WISE fees, bank transfer fees) are billable expenses.
- The shipping rates list is no longer published due to fluctuating shipping rates, and courier services charging by volumetric weight if it is higher than physical weight. Volumetric weight is difficult to estimate without having the products and packaging materials at hand.
- At the time of shipping, I will recommend the most economical express shipping method that is able to reach you within 2-3 weeks. If you have specific requests for shipping, please let me know in advance.
- Orders placed are non-refundable even if you are unable or unwilling to pay for the shipping fee. If you have a strict shipping fee budget, please use the Price Quote Request Form. I will try to advise whether it is feasible to stay within it.