Refundable Sample at Checkout
AI Summary
Creators can switch eligible Buy Now orders into Refundable Sample at checkout by turning on the toggle. It applies only to one product, quantity 1, with remaining quota, and only once per product. You still pay upfront, then after delivery must post content and hit the required sales goal to get the automatic refund and any extra commission; if you don’t post or miss the target, no refund.
Refundable Sample at Checkout Page
Creators can now turn an eligible self-purchase into a Refundable Sample order directly on the checkout page. If the product qualifies, you'll see a Refundable Sample toggle during checkout so when you were already going to "Buy Now", you can choose the path that help you post, drive sales and get refunded.![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Benefits
- Turn Buy Now into a Refundable Sample: When you were already going to “Buy Now,” this makes sure you’re choosing the option that can pay you back (refund + extra commission).
- Simple path to get refunded: Toggle on Refundable Sample at checkout, then post + hit X sales to get your money back.
- Get samples faster, no awkward approval: No seller approval needed. If it's eligible, you can secure it instantly and start creating as soon as it arrives.
How it works
- Check out like normal
- Tap Buy Now on a product you want.
- On the checkout page, if the item qualifies, you’ll see a Refundable Sample toggle.
- Turn it on to make your order refundable
- Toggle it ON to place a Refundable Sample order instead of a regular self-purchase.
- You’ll see a quick summary of the deal (ex: Make X sales → get $XX back, plus extra commission per sale).
- Keep it to one item
- Refundable Sample only works when your checkout is:
- one product
- quantity = 1
- Product hasn't been purchased with Refundable Sample before
- If you change quantity to 2+, the toggle will turn off and you won’t be able to enable it.
- Post after it delivers to earn the refund
- After the item arrives, post content and drive X sales.
- Once you hit the requirement, your refund is processed automatically based on the Refundable Sample rules.
- Need details? Tap “Learn More”
- Tap the text under the toggle to open the explanation page with:
- the refund goal (X sales)
- the refund amount ($XX)
- extra commission per sale
Tips
- If you were going to buy anyway, check the toggle first. If it’s eligible, turning it on can convert your purchase into a refund opportunity.
- Keep quantity at 1 if you want Refundable Sample. If you increase quantity above 1, the toggle will be off and unavailable.
- Treat it like a mini goal: Post after delivery and include clear CTAs to reach X sales sooner.
- Know the limits: You can only place one Refundable Sample order per product (PID), and you need available quota.
FAQs
- Why don’t I see the Refundable Sample toggle on every checkout?
- What happens if I turn the toggle ON vs OFF?
- Why does the toggle turn off when I change quantity to 2+?
- Do I still pay at checkout? When do I get refunded?
- What if I don’t post or don’t reach X sales?
- Can I use Refundable Sample more than once for the same product?
- Where can I see the exact requirements (X sales / $XX refund) and learn more?
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