Question 1

What is the repack service?

Accepted Answer

Repack is a service to reduce your shipping charge when

we are able to reduce the volumetric weight of a package

when the volumetric weight of a package is at least 2kg more than the actual weight

and by repacking, your original package contents are not compromised

How does repack work?

Sometimes, a merchant might ship your package to your U.S. Address in too large a box.

When you request for a repack, our processing team will assess your package for repack suitability when it arrives at your U.S. Address. If your package can be repacked, you will receive an email with a repack option.

How do you reduce a package’s volumetric weight?

Our team will cut-down the original package to reduce either its length, width or height, whichever gives you the maximum savings.

Our team will remove the boxes for apparels and bag them.

Please note that we do not remove your items original product packaging when we repack.

What are the fees for the repack service?

Box cut downs: US$7 charge per package

Splitting services fees cost the same as repack.

Repacking service adds an extra 1 to 2 business days to the delivery date of your shipment.

For packages exceeding 30kg after repacking, additional fees may apply.

Question 2

Can I use BuyForMe service even for merchants that accept my credit cards with a non-U.S. billing address?

Accepted Answer

Sure! Some customers enjoy the convenience of our BuyForMe service where they can leave the entire purchase process to comGateway. Note however that there is a BuyForMe of 10% of (total cost of items purchased + domestic shipping, if any). Prime customers enjoys a reduced service fee of 7%.

Simply follow these steps to place your BuyForMe order with us.

Login to your account and click on Buy For Me on your dashboard or BFM Orders in your sidebar. Then click on BuyForMe Cart.
A BuyForMe form will appear. Fill in your order details. You may fill in as many items as you wish from the same merchant
We will place your order(s), checkout and pay the merchant. Your shopping will be sent to your U.S. Address
We will send you an email once we have placed your order(s)
If you wish to shop from another online store, please fill out a new BuyForMe form. Please note that we require one form (regardless of the items required) for separate merchants.
Your packages have arrived at your U.S. Address. What's next!Receive an email from us 1-2 days after your packages arrive with details includingYou can also view your packages at your dashboard Only when your packages arrive, will we be able to inform you of the international shipping weight and other applicable fees.
- your package(s) individual weight
- date of receipt
- scanned invoice(s)
When all your packages arrive at your U.S. Address, manage how you want them shipped home in My Packages.

We have optional add-on services for savings on shipping. Learn about it at FAQ - Ship Smarter: Add-On Services

Question 3

How does the Business Program compare to other membership tiers?

Accepted Answer

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