Before you buy
Taobao and Weidian Pre-Orders Through FishGoo
Check the deposit, final payment window and dispatch date before committing to a pre-order.
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Find out what today’s payment covers
A pre-order may require payment in full or a deposit followed by a balance. 定金 means deposit, 尾款 means the remaining payment and 预售 means pre-sale. Save the selected option and the seller’s terms, including the full item price and any delivery charge within China. If the listing separates the deposit and balance, ask FishGoo how it will collect and pay each amount. FishGoo’s pre-order explainer
Record three dates
- Deposit deadline. Confirm the seller’s time zone and when FishGoo needs your instruction.
- Balance window. Record both the opening and closing times. Ask what happens to the deposit if you miss the window or cancel.
- Expected dispatch. Find out when the seller expects to send the item to the warehouse. A final payment can be due well before the dispatch date.
Set your own reminder before the balance is due. Confirm that FishGoo has a record of both payments under the same order. Keep the seller’s original terms in case the dates or item listing change.
Confirm what a tiny-price link is for
A seller may send a small-price link to collect an adjustment. Before paying, have FishGoo confirm what the link covers, the quantity to select and the original order it belongs to. Ask whether the payment changes the dispatch date or cancellation terms. FishGoo’s explanation of adjustment links