When you can return
While your item is still in the agent's warehouse in China, you can usually return it to the seller or exchange it, for example for a different size. Once it has been packed into an international parcel, that's normally no longer possible.
How to request it
- Open the orderFind the item in your warehouse or order list.
- Choose return or exchangePick the reason: wrong size, wrong item, defect or changed mind.
- Explain clearlyPoint to the photo that shows the problem, for example "stain on the left sleeve, photo 3".
- Wait for the sellerThe agent contacts the seller. Most replies come in 1 to 3 days.
What it costs
- Seller's mistake (wrong item, defect): usually free. The seller covers return shipping.
- Your choice (wrong size picked, changed mind): you usually pay domestic return shipping, around ¥10 to ¥20, and some sellers don't accept it at all.
Refunds go back to your agent balance or original payment method once the seller confirms receipt.
Exchanges
An exchange is a return plus a new order from the same seller, often for a different size. It takes longer, usually 5 to 10 days, because the item travels back to the seller and a new one comes out. Plan it if you're waiting to ship a whole haul.
When it isn't possible
- The return window has passed (often about 5 to 7 days after arrival).
- The seller doesn't accept returns on that item, which is common for sale or custom items.
- The item has already been shipped internationally.
TipIf a return isn't possible, ask the agent whether the seller will offer a partial refund for a small flaw. Many do.
