Buyer protection
Every purchase on Waxonic is covered — here's exactly what that means.
What it costs
A buyer protection fee of 5% of the item price plus €0.70 is added at checkout, on top of the item price and shipping. The full breakdown is shown before you pay — no surprises.
What it covers
- The item doesn't match its description or photos.
- The item never arrives.
- The item arrives damaged.
The 3-day protection window
Once delivery is confirmed, we hold the funds for 3 days before releasing them to the seller. That's your window to check the item and open a dispute if something's wrong — after it closes without a dispute, the sale is final and the seller is paid.
Opening a dispute
If something's wrong, open a dispute from your order page any time within the 3-day window. Describe the issue — our team reviews the order and conversation, then either refunds you or releases the payment to the seller. Payouts are frozen the moment a dispute opens, so nothing is paid out while it's under review.
Never pay outside the platform
Buyer protection only applies to payments made through Waxonic's checkout. A seller asking you to pay by bank transfer, PayPal, or in person isn't covered by any of this — if it goes wrong, we can't help you get your money back. Messages that suggest paying off-platform are automatically flagged for review.