Shipping Information

Everything you need to know about shipping costs, delivery times, and policies for group deals

Individual Shipping with Group Deals

Our shipping system calculates costs based on each customer's individual item quantity, not group totals. Pay upfront, get full refunds if deals fail, and benefit from individual quantity-based cost adjustments.

Upfront Payment Protection

Pay Based on Your Items

Shipping costs calculated on your individual item quantity to secure your spot in the group deal

Individual Refund Guarantee

If deal doesn't unlock (minimum not reached), your individual shipping costs are fully refunded

No Risk Shopping

Your money is protected - only pay for successful deals that actually ship

Dynamic Cost Adjustments

Add More to Your Order

Pay only the shipping cost difference when adding items to your personal order

Automatic Savings

Get refunded if shipping costs decrease or you qualify for free shipping

Individual Threshold Benefits

Unlock free shipping or volume discounts by reaching supplier thresholds with your own order quantity

Shipping Cost Example

See how dynamic shipping adjustments save you money

Initial Order

1 Item:€89.99
Shipping:€9.99
You Pay:€99.98

Add 2nd Item

2 Items:€179.98
New Shipping:€7.99
Shipping Refund:-€2.00
Additional Cost:€87.99

Reach Free Shipping

3 Items:€269.97
Free Shipping:€0.00
Shipping Refund:-€7.99
Additional Cost:€82.00
Total Shipping Savings:€9.99

By adding items, you saved the full original shipping cost and got automatic refunds

How Individual Shipping Works

1

Individual Payment

Pay shipping costs based on your own item quantity when joining the deal

2

Individual Refund Protection

If the deal doesn't unlock (minimum not reached), your individual shipping costs are fully refunded

3

Individual Adjustments

Add more items to your order? Pay only the shipping difference based on your new quantity or get refunded if costs decrease

4

Supplier Control

Suppliers set all shipping costs and thresholds, including free shipping options

Shipping Cost Methods

Flat RateSame cost regardless of quantity
Per ItemCost multiplied by item count
Tiered ShippingDifferent rates for quantity ranges
Free Above ThresholdFree when order value reached

Dynamic Cost Adjustments

Adding More Items

When you add items to your order, you only pay the shipping cost difference. If the new total qualifies for lower shipping rates or free shipping, you get refunded automatically.

Threshold Benefits

Many suppliers offer free shipping above certain order values. Adding items might unlock these benefits and reduce your total shipping costs.

Shipping Timeline

1

Deal Unlocks

When deal timers end and minimum item requirements have been reached, the deal unlocks and suppliers begin processing orders

2

Processing Time

Suppliers typically need 2-5 business days to prepare and package group orders

3

Shipping Duration

Delivery times vary by supplier and shipping method, typically 3-10 business days

Return Shipping Policy

Return Shipping Costs

  • Set by individual suppliers
  • Usually paid by the buyer
  • Varies by product size and weight

Original Shipping Refunds

  • Standard shipping costs are refundable
  • Express shipping costs are non-refundable
  • Refunds processed with product returns

Important Shipping Notes

Supplier Responsibility

All shipping costs, methods, and policies are determined by individual suppliers. ComBuy facilitates the group buying process but does not control shipping rates or delivery times.

Cost Transparency

Shipping costs are clearly displayed on each product page before you join a deal. Any potential savings from free shipping thresholds are highlighted during checkout.

Questions about shipping? Contact our support team or reach out to the specific supplier for detailed information about their shipping policies and delivery options.