Buying: Getting Started Overview

eChinabid pledges to work with our community members to ensure a safe trading environment. Most issues can usually be resolved through communicating directly with the other eChinabid members involved. eChinabid recommends the following steps:

Initial Steps For Buyer:                                              

Step   

 Explanation   

Time Frame

1. Call your Seller Request your seller's contact information and give him or her a phone call. Many issues are just simple misunderstandings that can be resolved with a phone call. First 15 days after the listing ends
2. Report suspicious activity. Notify eChinabid in the following cases:
You paid but received a significantly misrepresented item .
You paid but did not receive the item .

If the issue remains unresolved after calling the seller and then seeking outside resolution, here are some additional steps eChinabid offers to assist buyers:

Any time

3. Try dispute resolution through a third party.

Try FREE online dispute resolution through SquareTrade . First 30 days after the listing ends
4. Contact your payment provider. A. If you paid with PayPal, your item may have enhanced protection through PayPal Buyer Protection .
B. Credit Card Service : If you did not use PayPal, but used your credit card, contact your credit card firm - most issuers provide 100% online protection.
First 30 days after the listing ends