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Shopping & Marketplaces

AliExpress, Temu, Amazon, eBay, cashback and coupon services, dropshipping suppliers. Scored on delivery, returns and buyer protection, which is where the money is actually lost.

2 rankings · 13 reviews

Rankings in Shopping & Marketplaces

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    Six marketplaces like Zazzle compared on what happens when the mug or shirt arrives and you do not want it, and on who pays customs.

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How we rate Shopping & Marketplaces

Shops and marketplaces

  • 25%Price level. Price against competitors for comparable goods.
  • 20%Selection. Breadth and depth of the catalog.
  • 20%Delivery. Speed, reliability, cost, customs handling.
  • 20%Buyer protection. Returns, claims, who pays return shipping, dispute handling.
  • 10%Experience. Site and app, search, checkout.
  • 5%Trust. Seller vetting, transparency, track record.
Read the full rating methodology

Shopping & Marketplaces questions

Which marketplace is safest for a first order?
The one with the clearest return path. We weight buyer protection at 20 percent for exactly this reason and list the return window on every review.
Who pays customs on cross-border orders?
Usually you, unless the platform runs a prepaid duty scheme. We list customs handling per marketplace.
Are marketplace star ratings reliable?
Treat them as a weak signal. We never publish user star ratings ourselves and never aggregate someone else’s.
Is cashback worth the tracking?
On planned purchases, yes. It is not worth changing what you buy, which is what most cashback marketing is designed to do.

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