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Q: what is “ASSURANCE”

All the products are in the Koinshop’s warehouse, and these will be delivered 100% on order.

* The product without the sign “Assurance”:

Koinshop receive the product from the seller and repackages, delivers it to the consumer.

* Order the product both WITH and WITHOUT the sign “Assurance”

Koinshop will still re-pack all these together in Koishop box and deliver to consumer.

Order

Q: change or cancel an order

Please contact the KoinShop Customer service team immediately our message board. Please be advised that some orders are shipped very soon after completions, and it may not always be possible to cancel.

Returns & Refunds

Q: what is your return/exchange policy?

What is your return/exchange policy? KoinShop is dedicated to providing our customers with the best service. 

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To ensure speedy service, please have the following information ready when you call or email our Customer Service Department:

  1. Your order number
  2. Product name of the item you wish to return.
  3. Reason for requesting.

Defective Item Exchange: Available within 15 days

Unwanted Item Return: Available within 15 days (Unopened Items only)

* If replacement items are out of stock, item value will be refunded in the KoinShop Credit.

Q: how are refunds handled?

There are two ways to refund on KoinShop.com

(If you have purchased with DukuATM, Only point refunds are allowed.)

  1. If you accept KoinShop points as refund , we are going to put KoinShop points in your account I’ll add 1.5 USD more than the product amount.
  2. We are going to refund the product amount by paypal or eximbay.

Please , let us know which refund process your prefer .

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CUSTOMS & TAX

Q: will i have to pay customs taxes on my shipment?

When ordering from KoinShop,

Customers are fully responsible for any of customs related issues, such as Customs Taxes, Import Taxes, Value added Taxes, and so on. 

Customers are required to pay charges such as customs fee, service fee, administration fee, warehousing fee whatsoever related with customs.

Customs issues vary by countries, so customers need to contact local customs office for detailed information to avoid potential problem

Q: what happens if there are banned items in my shipment?

Customers should contact their local customs office for information concerning banned items in their countries. We are required by law to declare our shipments according to their actual content and value.  

We cannot entertain requests to alter declaration values and/or content of shipments.  If for any reason your local customs authorities confiscate any items from your order, 

KoinShop is not responsible for reshipment or refund regarding the confiscated item(s).

Q: will i receive a refund if i refuse the shipment when it is delivered to me?

If customers refuse a package due to customs issues, including refusal to pay customs tax or duties, failure to provide requested documents, or other related issues, we will not be responsible for any refund or reshipment of the refused package.

Credit & Coupon

Q: what is KoinShop points?

KoinShop Point is store credit that can be used as “money” on our site. It can be used within six months from the issue date.

If you have KoinShop Points available, our system will prompt you to use it during the checkout process.

Q: how do i view my KoinShop store credit record?

You can check your KoinShop Points in the “My Page” section of “My Account.”

Q: how do i get KoinShop coupons?

Coupons are issued to customers periodically via different promotions. Simply input the coupon code in the “Promotion Code” field or click the 

“Choose a Coupon” field during the checkout process and our system will automatically deduct the coupon amount from your order total.  

Coupons do have expiration dates and conditions, and expired coupons will not be extended for any reason.

Q: how do i view my coupons record?

You can view all coupons via “My Account” under the “My Page’ tab. This section displays your coupon record and you can also check a coupon’s expiration date by clicking on the coupon number.

My Account

Q: can i check my order history?

You can check your orders under “My Account” below the ‘Order History” tab. 

The account summary displays your last orders and allows you to check your complete order history by clicking on the order number.

Q: why do the order date and time seem incorrect?

The order date and time you see is displayed in Korean Standard Time. 

Q: can i view past shipment invoice?

Every shipment comes with a separate order number.  To view each one, click on “My Account ”. All order numbers are available under the “My Orders” tab.

For more information regarding the payment total, tracking number, shipping and handling charges etc. click the “Order Number” link.  

Q: how do i change my personal information (password, shipping address)?

You can change your information at any time using the following steps:

  1. Sign on “Sign In / Register”
  2. Click on “My Account”, and then click the “Edit Account” at the top right corner
  3. If you want to change your password, enter your current password, and then click “Confirm.”
  4. Enter your new password in the “Password” and “Confirm Password” fields. Please make sure the password is more than 3 characters.
  5. You can modify information such as country, address, phone number, etc. here.
  6. Please enter the captcha numbers at the bottom.
  7. Click the “Edit Info” button to complete your changes.

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Payment

Q: when will my credit card be charged?

If you pay using your credit card directly on our website, your credit card will be charged upon approval of the total order amount. Prior to approval, your order is in the “Verification” or “On Hold” stage, during which you will not be charged. After approval, your credit card will be charged and the order will enter the “Processing” stage. 
If you use a third-party payment platform, e.g., PayPal, your credit card may be charged at order placement or another time.

Q: what currency will you use when charging my credit card?

All credit card transactions will be charged using USD.

Q: accepted payment methods

KoinShop.com currently accepts various Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Visa, MasterCard, JCB, and American Express for all orders. At checkout, simply choose Paypal, Eximbay, Doku (Indonesia), Molpay (only Malaysia), or PaysBuy (only Thailand) to process your payment. Paypal and Eximbay do not require accounts, so checkout is fast and easy

Q: what is paypal?

PayPal is one of the world’s largest internet payment services and is widely used as a payment processer by online shoppers. Using PayPal, shoppers can securely send and receive payments online using their credit cards, debit cards or bank accounts, even if they don’t have a PayPal account. Please visit www.paypal.com for more details.

How can I start using PayPal to pay for KoinShop orders?

You can pay via PayPal in two ways:

1.Using a PayPal account (visit www.paypal.com for details) to process bank transfers and credit or debit card payments.

  1. Using PayPal Checkout, which allows a user to pay with their credit or debit card without opening a PayPal account.

Q: how do i pay with paypal?

There are two ways to pay using PayPal: Normal Checkout and Checkout with PayPal.

Normal Checkout

  • After placing items in your Shopping Bag, hit the “Checkout” button.
  • Sign in to your KoinShop account.
  • At the “Payment” stage in the checkout process, choose PayPal as your payment option.
  • You will be redirected to the PayPal website. Login to your PayPal account and click “Pay.” If you do not have a PayPal account and do not wish to open one, simply fill out the ‘Guest Checkout’ form and you’ll able to pay without a PayPal account.
  • Click “Continue” to return to KoinShop and complete your purchase.
  • Return to the “Review” stage of the checkout process. Note that PayPal is now indicated as the Payment Method.
  • Click the “Place Order” button and an order number will be created for processing.

Checkout with PayPal

  • After placing items in your Shopping Bag, hit the “Check out with PayPal” button.
  • You will be redirected to the PayPal website, where you can review the order summary.
  • Complete the checkout process at PayPal.com and confirm your payment.
  • You will be directed back to the KoinShop checkout page.
  • Click the “Place Order” button and an order number will be created for processing.

What if my PC crashes or my ISP experiences problems during my PayPal payment transaction?

Case 1: After pressing “Pay”
If you clicked the “Pay” button, payment will still be transferred from PayPal to KoinShop. Please sign in to your KoinShop account and proceed to your shopping bag to process a replacement order with us.

Assuming that you are purchasing the same items in your replacement order, you will not be prompted with the PayPal log in screen again. Our checkout system will take you directly to the final page with the order number.

If the total payment amount for your new order is different from the previous order, you will need to go through the PayPal payment process as if you were placing a new order. Please note that this means that we will receive a new payment from PayPal and that any extra payment will be refunded to your PayPal account by the next business day.

Case 2: When returning to KoinShop
Under such circumstances, if you clicked the “Pay” button, payment will be transferred from PayPal to KoinShop. However, we will not consider this to be a valid order. Please note that any refunds that you are owed for this transaction will be processed as KoinShop credit on the next business day.

Q: direct deposit

What is the procedure for paying by Direct Deposit? 

  1. Place your order and select Molpay (Malaysia only), PaysBuy (Thailand only) or Doku (Indonesia only).
  2. Perform a bank transfer to the account number shown on your order slip.
    3. Once we have successfully received your payment, we will verify it with our bank and process your order on the next business day. Please note that this verification process can take up to two business days.

What happens if a Direct Deposit transaction entails a service charge or handling fee?

KoinShop will not be responsible for any handling fees or service charges that may arise. Also, please note that if you perform an online transfer via e-banking from other banks, a service charge may be incurred. KoinShop will not be responsible for this service charge. When performing a Direct Deposit, please account for any service charges and make sure that the exact amount of your total order is deposited to our bank account.

Why is “Verifying” still showing after I have made a direct deposit?

Upon receiving a receipt of payment, further verification is required. Please note that this verification process can take up to 2 business days. We will approve your order as soon as payment confirmation is received from the bank.

How will a refund of a Direct Deposit payment be handled?

Refunds are issued in the form of KoinShop Credit. KoinShop Credit can be applied to pay for future purchases at KoinShop.

If I’m adding new items to my order and I need to pay an additional amount, how will that be handled? 

Please place another order for additional purchases. 

Q: payent currencies

For current exchange rates, refer to the Currency Conversion Table. 

All charges for other countries are in U.S. Dollars for now, but we hope shortly that all card companies will accept payment in all destination currencies, and charge us in our currency.

Shipping Rates & Delivery

Q: when will my order arrive?

In general, the delivery time of your shipment can be determined using the following formula:
Estimated delivery time = Product availability + Estimated shipping time of chosen Shipping Method.
The Expected Ship Out Date is the day that we estimate your order will leave our warehouse, and can be determined using the greatest number of days in the “availability” range of the items in your order. 

Q: how will my orders be shipped?

Every order is normally shipped out within 72 business hours from the time of receiving the order.

It will ship out soon and you will receive tracking numbers to track your package.

Q: will my shipment come with a tracking number or code?

When order parcels are shipped, we email tracking numbers to customers.
The email contains both order details and shipment tracking numbers.

Q: can my shipment be delivered to a post office box?

We are unable to ship to the following address: P.O. Box, APO, FPO, DPO.

Q: what happens to my order if it can’t be delivered and is returned to KoinShop?

All shipments returned to KoinShop are considered “undeliverable”. Reasons for undeliverable shipments include incorrect shipping address, failed delivery attempts by the post office provider (i.e., the recipient is unavailable), or unclaimed shipments held by the courier agent.

When we receive undeliverable shipments, we will notify customers via email to arrange for reshipment. All reshipments incur handling fees plus reshipment fees that are the same as KoinShop’s regular shipping fees. Reshipment fees will be applied regardless of the original shipment’s eligibility for free shipping. Additional courier charges for return shipping may also apply.

In the case that a refund is wanted, the costs must be handled by the customer. Once we receive the package and check the products, a refund shall be issued in the form of KoinShop points. 

Q: will i have to pay customs taxes on my shipment?

When ordering from KoinShop, the customer is considered the importer of the purchased products and will be responsible for any customs tax, import duties, goods and services tax (GST), valued-added tax (VAT), or any similar customs-related charges. Customs policies vary by country and KoinShop cannot make any guarantees as to whether or not shipments will be subject to customs-related fees. Please contact your local customs office for more information.
 
In addition to customs fees, customers may also incur other charges, such as administration or brokerage fees. These are handling charges incurred due to customs processing and clearance of your shipment. Customers are required to pay the relevant courier service upon delivery of the shipment.

Q: which countries does KoinShop.com ship to?

(Ship To Countries)

Q: where does KoinShop ship its orders from?

All orders are processed at and shipped from our warehouse in South Korea.

My Account

Q: do you sell genuine beauty products?

Yes, all of our products are authentic and sourced from reliable suppliers located here in Korea.

Q: where do you ship beauty products?

KoinShop ships Beauty Products to all the countries listed here.

Q: i bought a beauty product that i previously purchased before, but the newer product has a different package or texture. why is that?

Beauty brands develop new formulas and occasionally change product packaging to follow market trends. As such, a product may change packaging or have a slightly different texture when new formulas or versions are released.

Q: how can i check the manufacture date or expiration date of korean beauty items?

Please refer to the Korean – English translation below and check the dates marked on the product container or outer packaging. Some products may only be marked with manufacture dates, and are expected to expire within one (1) year of opening.