FAQ

How sourcing, ordering, payment, and shipping work when you buy wholesale through SEOUL4PM.

Account

How do I sign up?

SEOUL4PM is a B2B wholesale platform, so every account goes through business verification. Signing up takes three steps:

  1. Verify your email. We send a verification link, so please use an address you can access.
  2. Tell us about your business. Your company size, sales channels, and what you're looking to source.
  3. Upload your business registration certificate.

Once you sign up, you'll have 24 hours of temporary access to browse products and prices. To purchase, you'll need to complete verification and receive account approval.

How do I change my account information?

You can update your information at any time under My Account.

Your email address is linked to your login ID, so it can't be changed directly. Please contact us and we'll take care of it for you.

How do I contact SEOUL4PM?

Please reach out to us through Channel Talk and our team will be happy to help.

Operational hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (KST). We're closed on Korean holidays.

Product

Why do prices change?

Prices are affected by two things: the current KRW–USD exchange rate, and price adjustments made by brands and suppliers. Both can move from time to time.

The price on your invoice reflects the exchange rate on the date you placed your order, so it won't change afterward.

Can you source products that aren't listed on the site?

Yes, we'd be happy to check for you. Please submit your request through the form below and our sourcing team will get back to you within 2–3 business days.

Submit a sourcing request

Orders & Payment

What are MOQ and MOA?

MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) is the smallest amount you can order for a product. Most products are sold by the box, so you'll order in full boxes — one box being the minimum.

MOA (Minimum Order Amount) is how much a brand needs in total orders before we can order from them. Since orders add up across buyers, yours may wait a bit until that point — it varies by brand.

What is pre-order, and how do deposit and balance payments work?

Most of our products are pre-order, which means we source them from the brand after you place your order rather than holding them in stock.

Because of this, each item is paid in two stages.

WhenHow much
DepositAt checkout30% of the item
BalanceWhen the item is in our warehouse, billed per shipment before it shipsThe remaining 70% of the item, plus shipping for that shipment

When all the items in your order are in stock, there's no deposit — you just pay in full at checkout.

Deposit and balance are counted per item, not per order. At checkout, the 30% deposits of all your items are added up and paid as one deposit. When a shipment goes out, its invoice charges the remaining 70% of the items in that shipment only — so if your order ships in more than one batch, each invoice covers just the items in it. The total you pay is the same either way.

Why is my first invoice higher than I expected?

Your first invoice only uses the deposit for the items in that shipment. The rest of your deposit stays with the items that haven't shipped yet, so every later invoice is lower by exactly that amount.

Take a $10,000 order with a $3,000 deposit, shipping in two parts:

An order shipping in 2 partsBeforeNow
First invoice — $4,000 of goods$1,000 (−$3,000 deposit)$2,800 (−$1,200 deposit)
Second invoice — $6,000 of goods$6,000 (no deposit left)$4,200 (−$1,800 deposit)
Total — $10,000 of goods$7,000 (−$3,000 deposit)$7,000 (−$3,000 deposit)

Your whole $3,000 deposit is used either way. It's just applied to the shipments the items belong to.

What payment methods do you accept?

We currently offer three payment methods.

MethodFee
Credit card3.3%
Bank transferWire instructions are sent after checkout
US Bank Account (ACH)USD 5.00 · settles in a few business days
How do I check my order status?

Go to My orders. Each item carries its own status badge, and the tabs across the top let you filter by stage:

  1. Awaiting deposit
  2. Pooling orders
  3. Stock requested
  4. Secured
  5. In warehouse
  6. Packing
  7. Awaiting balance
  8. Preparing shipment
  9. Shipped
  10. Delivered

Since we source each item separately, different items in the same order can be at different stages — one may already be in our warehouse while another is still being sourced.

Three stages worth knowing:

  • Pooling orders — waiting to be grouped with other buyers' orders before we place the purchase order with the brand.
  • Secured — the brand has confirmed your quantity, and the item is on its way to our warehouse.
  • Awaiting balance — the only stage that needs your attention. Settle the balance per shipment and we'll ship it out.

Items that need your attention — delayed, not secured, canceled or returned — appear under the Needs attention tab in My orders. Shipment and tracking details are under My shipments.

What documents do you provide, and where do I find them?

Your CI/PL (Commercial Invoice & Packing List) and billing invoice come with every shipment, and are available in your account.

Billing invoiceOrders tab
CI/PL (Commercial Invoice & Packing List)Shipments tab

We also provide these documents for your order:

  • MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
  • CO (Certificate of Origin)
  • CI (Commercial Invoice)

If a product has CPNP listed under Documents on the product detail page, we will provide CPNP information before your order ships.

Cancellations & Refunds

When can I cancel or change my order?

You can cancel or make changes to your order any time before you pay the deposit.

This applies to changes you request. If we can't supply an item, we cancel it on our side and refund it — see What is your refund policy? below.

Why was my order canceled?

An item can be canceled for a few reasons:

  • The brand couldn't supply it — the item was out of stock, discontinued, or the brand's MOA wasn't reached.
  • It became restricted for your market or sales channel. Distribution agreements change frequently, so this can happen even after you've ordered.
  • Payment wasn't completed in time. Orders that sit unpaid past a certain period are canceled automatically.

You'll find canceled items under the Needs attention tab in My orders, marked Canceled — already refunded. The deposit for a canceled item becomes store credit right away, ready to use on your next payment. Canceled notices stay in the tab for 3 months.

If an item wasn't secured, you have a choice to make first — see An item wasn't secured: what are my options? below.

If you still need a canceled item, please contact us on Channel Talk.

An item wasn't secured: what are my options?

If we can't secure an item, it appears under the Needs attention tab in My orders, marked Not secured. You decide what happens next:

  • Request it again — we start sourcing it again right away.
  • Refund it — the item's deposit becomes store credit immediately, ready to use on your next payment.

If you don't act within 2 weeks, we cancel the item and refund its deposit to store credit automatically.

What is your refund policy?

If we cancel an item — it wasn't secured, or it's restricted for your market or sales channel — that item is refunded. Its deposit becomes store credit right away, ready to use on your next payment. If you'd rather have it returned to your original payment method, contact your manager.

How does store credit work?

Store credit is issued when an item is canceled or refunded. It doesn't expire, and you can use it on your next payment — toward a deposit or a balance.

If you'd rather have the amount returned to your original payment method, contact your manager.

Shipping

Where is your warehouse?

Our warehouse is located at 82-28 Beonyeong-ro, Gunpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea — Building O, Dock 21.

How is shipping cost calculated?

The shipping fee is calculated based on the weight and volume of the items you've ordered, along with the delivery destination.

You can check the estimated shipping cost in your cart or at checkout. Please note this is available only for products that already have weight information registered.

What Incoterms do you use?

We offer three Incoterms, which you can choose during checkout. These are as follows:

  • DAP (Delivered at Place): FedEx, UPS, and DHL. SEOUL4PM books the carrier and handles export. Duties and fees are not included — these are paid separately on delivery.
  • EXW (Ex Works): Your forwarder picks up the goods from the SEOUL4PM warehouse. You are responsible for all shipping and handling costs.
  • FOB (Free On Board): SEOUL4PM handles domestic transport and export loading to your forwarder. You pay SEOUL4PM for local charges and your forwarder for international shipping.
How long until my order ships?

Each product page shows its sourcing lead time, so please check the items in your order. Actual timing can vary depending on the product.

If you'd like to receive part of your order sooner, you're welcome to request a partial shipment and we'll send out whatever is ready.

Do you handle import customs clearance?

We're sorry to say that we don't handle import customs clearance.

Please check the import regulations and procedures for your country before placing an order.

What should I do if my items arrive damaged?

Please contact us on Channel Talk right away with a photo of the damaged outer box, photos of the damaged products, and a photo of the shipping label on the box.

If your order was shipped through your own freight forwarder, please contact your forwarder directly, as we're unable to take responsibility for those shipments.

Still need an answer?

Our team replies Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (KST).