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A prospective buyer wanted to verify the business before sharing product details or payment information. The buyer was given time to decide rather than being pressed to proceed.
Another buyer requested a call to verify the operation before sharing a product reference and also needed to discuss an alternative payment method. The call took place and the store was connected. Confirm any payment alternative for your account before relying on it.
A scaling brand asked about a replaceable scent insert for dog beds, potentially sold as a recurring add-on. This was a custom product-development request, not an existing stock item; scope, cost, suitability and approval would need separate agreement.
A prospective buyer questioned why an AliExpress link was needed before quoting and did not proceed after discussing the price. Use the product link to identify the exact variant, then compare product, packing, handling and shipping inclusions. The example does not establish that either offer was better.
Also spent a chunk of the afternoon fielding nervous questions about a rumored new EU import fee starting next month. Truth is, at this point, we don't know exactly how it will shake out either — and said so, rather than pretending otherwise.
Before sharing sensitive details or paying, verify the business identity and ask what a call…
Before sharing sensitive details or paying, verify the business identity and ask what a call or warehouse evidence can establish. If the request includes custom product development, confirm its separate scope, cost and approval steps.