I’ve been addicted to browsing G-Market these days. (english.gmarket.co.kr)
It’s just too addicting and I can already see the big hole in my wallet.
So what is gmarket?
Gmarket is an online shopping mall. It doesn’t only provide really cute clothes andcosmetics, but everything else: Electronics, Homethings and even Food.
Gmarket is an online shopping mall. It doesn’t only provide really cute clothes andcosmetics, but everything else: Electronics, Homethings and even Food.
Now there are billions of different sellers on Gmarket, kind of like ebay.
However the amazing thing is that you can order from all the different sellers, BUT it gets combined together.
How this works is, it all gets send to the gmarket warehouse and then gets combined there FREE OF CHARGE! (Some sellers however have a fee of 2500KRW for delivery, which you have to pay ONCE)
How this works is, it all gets send to the gmarket warehouse and then gets combined there FREE OF CHARGE! (Some sellers however have a fee of 2500KRW for delivery, which you have to pay ONCE)
Now there is a bad side about everything: The worldwide shipping fee. It ships with EMS, so it’s super fast and safe, BUT it’s expensive as hell.
However I think it’s still be worth it. (At times like this I wish I would live in Korea)
However I think it’s still be worth it. (At times like this I wish I would live in Korea)
So here are some steps how to get started and some tips:
1. Register of course. Registering is really easy,as it is in English. Just make sure you select being a foreigner, as Koreans have a SSN needed to buy things online.
2. Get started. The navigation might seem confusing, but it's super easy. First you have Apparel, then electronics etc. I don't think you can go wrong.
3. Now when you selected the category you want, make sure you select "Worldwide shipping" otherwise it is only available in Korea. Unless you live in Korea of course.
4. Use a paper and pen. This might seem stupid, but double check always. Most characters are in Korean, so just copy them and select the things you drew in a dropdown menu. I really recommend double checking, it is really easy to get things wrong and returning is impossible, I believe.
5.Check more than one shop, some have similar items.
6. The price for each shop you see, doesn't mean that's the price you are paying. Each product is different. Also some have delivery fee of KRW 2500
7. You pay shipping for every 500 grams, so let's say your estimated weight is 1200, you are paying for 1500 then, so the smart thing is to add another 300g. Also some of the shipping might be refunded into your G-Account, as the estimated weight is higer. This is what I love about G-Market. However, you must pay fully with that money.
8. After purchase, don't forget to play G-Lotto!
9. There are coupons available each day, so check and see if you are winning.
Let me know if you want more tips. If you need any help or have any questions, don't hesitate to ask me! And be prepared for more GMarket posts in the future!
1. Register of course. Registering is really easy,as it is in English. Just make sure you select being a foreigner, as Koreans have a SSN needed to buy things online.
2. Get started. The navigation might seem confusing, but it's super easy. First you have Apparel, then electronics etc. I don't think you can go wrong.
3. Now when you selected the category you want, make sure you select "Worldwide shipping" otherwise it is only available in Korea. Unless you live in Korea of course.
4. Use a paper and pen. This might seem stupid, but double check always. Most characters are in Korean, so just copy them and select the things you drew in a dropdown menu. I really recommend double checking, it is really easy to get things wrong and returning is impossible, I believe.
5.Check more than one shop, some have similar items.
6. The price for each shop you see, doesn't mean that's the price you are paying. Each product is different. Also some have delivery fee of KRW 2500
7. You pay shipping for every 500 grams, so let's say your estimated weight is 1200, you are paying for 1500 then, so the smart thing is to add another 300g. Also some of the shipping might be refunded into your G-Account, as the estimated weight is higer. This is what I love about G-Market. However, you must pay fully with that money.
8. After purchase, don't forget to play G-Lotto!
9. There are coupons available each day, so check and see if you are winning.
Let me know if you want more tips. If you need any help or have any questions, don't hesitate to ask me! And be prepared for more GMarket posts in the future!
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