Orders
What to do when an iTaoBuy item goes out of stock
Trace one unshipped item from the order status to the refund record, even if the rest of your order has arrived.
Buying and shipping notes
iTaoBuy Spreadsheet Blog
Compare product options, read clothing care labels and handle common warehouse and delivery problems.
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Parcel planning
How dimensional weight affects parcel shipping costs
Use a worked example to compare scale weight, dimensional weight and the effect of packing choices.
Tracking
What to check when parcel tracking stops updating
Check whether the carrier has received your parcel and which tracking number to use if another carrier takes over.
Warehouse
How to ask for a return or exchange while an item is in the warehouse
Prepare a return or exchange request with the order details, inspection photos and questions for support.
Warehouse
When to combine warehouse orders and when to ship separately
Use item deadlines, available routes and comparable parcel quotes to decide whether to wait for another order.
Delivery
What evidence to keep when a parcel is missing or damaged
Gather evidence for a claim if tracking shows delivery but your parcel is missing, the contents are damaged or an item is missing.
Checkout
Shipping coupons versus rebates for iTaoBuy orders
Compare what you pay today with what might be credited later, using the same parcel and the same currency.
Research
How to read a Reddit parcel review before using it as a benchmark
Use the route, shipping dates and final charges from a Reddit parcel review to compare it with your own shipment.
Destination checks
Where to check import requirements before sending a parcel
Find the destination customs authority and check which rules apply at the border and which restrictions come from the shipping service.
Product research
How to compare hoodie and T-shirt fabric weight (GSM)
Learn what grams per square metre (GSM) tells you about fabric weight and how to compare similar hoodie or T-shirt fabrics.
Product research
How to check the price of the exact product variant
Confirm the selected size, color and quantity before comparing a catalog price with a seller’s offer.
Delivery
How to check a delivery address before submitting a parcel
Check the address format, apartment number and carrier restrictions before the warehouse prints the label.
Delivery
How to verify a parcel delivery text before paying a fee
Check an unexpected delivery message through your order and carrier records before entering personal or payment details.
Product research
How to read clothing care symbols before the first wash
Use the wash and drying symbols to check whether a garment fits the way you do laundry.