Item Instock is an online ecommerce marketplace connecting vendors and customers. All return and refund requests on Item Instock are processed in accordance with applicable ecommerce regulations, Item Instock’s Terms of Service, and platform policies.

The Item Instock Refund and Return Policy is designed to balance fairness for both buyers and sellers. Sellers are expected to create accurate, detailed listings that clearly describe the items offered for sale. If a buyer believes an item received is significantly different from its description, they may request a return. Item Instock will review each request to determine whether the item is significantly not as described.

Buyers should expect minor handling or storage wear and are responsible for requesting clarification from sellers prior to purchase, including questions related to odor, pet exposure, or usage history. Minor cosmetic imperfections that do not affect functionality—such as light scratches, dents on packaging, or surface marks—are generally not valid grounds for a return or refund.

To ensure timely payouts to sellers, Item Instock may automatically complete a transaction within 72 hours of carrier-confirmed delivery. A transaction is considered complete once the buyer confirms delivery or Item Instock finalizes the order. Buyers must initiate return requests through their Order Status page before the transaction is completed. Requests submitted outside the designated process may not pause the transaction or be eligible for review. Once a transaction is completed, returns and refunds are no longer permitted.

If a return request is approved, Item Instock may provide a prepaid return shipping label for eligible items within supported weight limits. Buyers must ship the item using the provided label within 72 hours of receiving it, as confirmed by the carrier’s first scan. If tracking updates do not appear within seven (7) days of approval, the return may be voided and funds released to the seller.

For oversized or special-category items, sellers may be required to provide return shipping arrangements. If a return label is not provided within the required timeframe, Item Instock may cancel the return request. If an order is marked as delivered but not received, buyers must notify Item Instock within 72 hours of carrier confirmation so the transaction can be paused and investigated.

Item Instock does not accept returns for items that violate platform rules or are prohibited under the Item Instock Terms of Service.

Return requests submitted within 72 hours of delivery and before order completion may be considered for the following reasons: the item is significantly not as described; the item was damaged during shipping; or the item is inauthentic or counterfeit.

Certain issues are not automatically eligible for returns, including but not limited to: incorrect fit, odor concerns not raised before purchase, buyer’s change of mind, shipping delays caused by carriers or weather, perishable goods, plants, seeds, bundles without clear itemization, or other reasons outside the eligibility criteria. Sellers may choose, but are not required, to accept such returns.

As part of the review process, buyers must provide clear photos showing discrepancies between the item received and the listing description. Item Instock may request additional images of packaging, labels, or the item’s condition. All requested information must be submitted within 24 hours. Failure to comply may result in denial of the return.

Returned items must be unused, unaltered, and include all original accessories or tags where applicable. Items related to personal hygiene or items that were sealed by the manufacturer may not be eligible for return once opened, except where defective, damaged, or inauthentic.

For approved low-value returns, Item Instock may issue an account credit instead of a refund to the original payment method. In such cases, buyers may not be required to return the item. Account credits expire within 90 days of issuance.

For approved returns exceeding the nominal amount, refunds will be issued to the original payment method after confirmation that the item has been successfully returned. Refund processing typically occurs within 14 calendar days.

If a buyer rates an order or fails to submit a return request within 72 hours of delivery, the transaction will be finalized and refunds will not be issued. Buyers with authenticity concerns should avoid completing the order and instead submit a return request for review.

If a returned item arrives damaged, sellers must report the issue to Item Instock within 24 hours of receipt and provide supporting evidence. Item Instock will review the case and determine the appropriate resolution.

Abuse of the return or refund process by buyers or sellers—including fraudulent claims, repeated misuse, or bad-faith behavior—may result in account restrictions, denial of future returns, or other corrective actions at Item Instock’s discretion.

Last Updated: 01/01/2025