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Title: [ASK] Are there any rules that prohibit opening check-out service here?
Post by: ChuckBuck on March 31, 2020, 11:57:05 AM
Hi  :D
The title seems to say it all  :D I am planning to open a check-out service for Amazon, Walmart, BestBuy, Adidas,... in the service section (with a discount, BTC is KING). So BTC will be decided as a method of payment here. So I would like to know if there are any rules banning this service here? Also, I need to know what to keep in mind when I open this service.

I need your advice, so anyone with experience, please hit me on this topic  :D


Title: Re: [ASK] Are there any rules that prohibit opening check-out service here?
Post by: gentlemand on March 31, 2020, 12:10:50 PM
As in the buyers pays you BTC and you send the item? There's loads of that going on here already. It's usually nothing accounts who offer it so you'll have a lengthy head start there.

I presume many people will demand escrows so perhaps that's worth bearing in mind. You might have to front money initially.


Title: Re: [ASK] Are there any rules that prohibit opening check-out service here?
Post by: ChuckBuck on March 31, 2020, 12:21:27 PM
As in the buyers pays you BTC and you send the item? There's loads of that going on here already. It's usually nothing accounts who offer it so you'll have a lengthy head start there.

I presume many people will demands escrows so perhaps that's worth bearing in mind. You might have to front money initially.
Yes, it is a long way, but I really want to start this service (no later than when the epidemic ends). It is also a good opportunity for me to build my reputation  :D
Escrow is understandable, but I am worried if the buyer is really reputable when they can cause difficulties for me, that is, when the goods are received but buyer still not release the escrow. I also accept to spend an initial amount, in addition, I also limit a maximum amount of money per orders. So do you have any other tips for me? I want to listen to it  :D


Title: Re: [ASK] Are there any rules that prohibit opening check-out service here?
Post by: coupable on March 31, 2020, 06:25:48 PM
This is a great idea. I read a lot of topics about users willing to start this kind of service, but didn't hear about them doing anything after that.
I may you tell my opinion as a citizen of one of the countries which not allowed to use debit/visa cards or paypal, so most online services are not accessible for them but with bitcoin and other crypto. Here what i think:
Users of your services aren't only have issues with online marketplace to buy something, but also with shippement and douane fees. You have to set charge depends on how you are willing to ship the goods to the buyer.
You may not be able to offer services worldwide, you have to specify which countries you can make an easy shippment to.
Somehow, you can deal with trusted partners in each country, you send the product to them and your direct client can contact them and get his goods in a private anonymous way.
I have more ideas in my idea, let us know what do you think and i may tell you more after. Maybe i will be the first using your service mate.  :D


Title: Re: [ASK] Are there any rules that prohibit opening check-out service here?
Post by: Potato Chips on April 01, 2020, 01:12:51 AM
Escrow is understandable, but I am worried if the buyer is really reputable when they can cause difficulties for me, that is, when the goods are received but buyer still not release the escrow.

That's an escrow for, assuming you picked a reputable person. If it's confirmed they received the product, I doubt the escrow would still hold the funds/give it back to the buyer. By confirmed, I mean not only through the tracking page but also thru the courier's support as further confirmation has to be made.

You should also take note of the store's/product's refund/return policies and allow it when it's applicable.


Title: Re: [ASK] Are there any rules that prohibit opening check-out service here?
Post by: ChuckBuck on April 01, 2020, 03:31:31 AM
You may not be able to offer services worldwide, you have to specify which countries you can make an easy shippment to.
This will be considered, maybe the whole world, maybe not, probably this depends a lot on the country that the customer requests, there will be countries that I cannot ship to, or only some country, anyway, I cannot say this. I need time to look into it  :D
Somehow, you can deal with trusted partners in each country, you send the product to them and your direct client can contact them and get his goods in a private anonymous way.
It seems impossible, I can't search for each partner for each country, buyers have to give their exact address to receive the goods.
I have more ideas in my idea, let us know what do you think and i may tell you more after. Maybe i will be the first using your service mate.  :D
Sounds great!  :D

That's an escrow for, assuming you picked a reputable person. If it's confirmed they received the product, I doubt the escrow would still hold the funds/give it back to the buyer. By confirmed, I mean not only through the tracking page but also thru the courier's support as further confirmation has to be made.
Perhaps I will look for someone who is knowledgeable about this area to escrow, he should be easily aware when the goods have been received (by tracking).

You should also take note of the store's/product's refund/return policies and allow it when it's applicable.
Refund is not allowed once the goods have been sent, I have no way of getting back the money once ordered  ::) But I will have warranty policy for delivery  ;)

I need more of your opinion  ;D


Title: Re: [ASK] Are there any rules that prohibit opening check-out service here?
Post by: Potato Chips on April 01, 2020, 10:28:21 AM
You should also take note of the store's/product's refund/return policies and allow it when it's applicable.
Refund is not allowed once the goods have been sent, I have no way of getting back the money once ordered

That's not true. Most online shops has a buyer protection so users are protected in case they received a faulty product, etc...


Title: Re: [ASK] Are there any rules that prohibit opening check-out service here?
Post by: gentlemand on April 01, 2020, 10:31:57 AM
That's not true. Most online shops has a buyer protection so users are protected in case they received a faulty product, etc...

I would be wary of buying big ticket items in this way because of problems like that, especially if I'm abroad. It's also a potential ball ache for OP. He might be contacted a couple of years from now as he might be the only way of getting a warranty claim sorted.


Title: Re: [ASK] Are there any rules that prohibit opening check-out service here?
Post by: ChuckBuck on April 01, 2020, 11:46:54 AM
That's not true. Most online shops has a buyer protection so users are protected in case they received a faulty product, etc...

I would be wary of buying big ticket items in this way because of problems like that, especially if I'm abroad. It's also a potential ball ache for OP. He might be contacted a couple of years from now as he might be the only way of getting a warranty claim sorted.

I took a moment to consider this issue. Warranty policy is completely fine, I will apply the default warranty policy of the website, example: If you order an item on Amazon, it's a 1-year warranty by Amazon, I will assist you in making it. This is absolutely good, I just take a moment to support you, good for all.
In addition, I also limit the amount per order, so there is no impact on items that are too large  ;)

Anything else to fret about? Your opinion is needed for me to perfect this service, thank you very much  ;)