Shop details for Modlily

Modlily (headquartered in Shanghai) is an Asian wholesaler that retails its wares to merchants as well as private customers. They focus on Asian and Western fashion. All items - from clothing to bags and jewelry - are chic and up-to-date, meaning they'll fit nicely in any wardrobe, not just those in China.

Until the end of 2014, Modlily was known as MartOfChina.com. Chinese webshops have a tendency to rebrand themselves once every few years with little to no advanced warning. We've checked out the website in detail to see if the change was more than skin-deep. To our surprise, the release of ModLily actually improved upon the MartofChina system with new shipping conditions. Don't worry, we've summed everything for you below.

This is the new MartOfChina: the fashion shop Modlily

Experience with Modlily

We'd already tested out MartOfChina, Modlily's former identity, but our first order from Modlily is still on its way. Our order at MartOfChina took close to four weeks to arrive. That isn't the best time for an online shop from China, but it's an average time for international deliveries. The quality of the clothes is as we expected. It isn't high quality, but it is close enough to the quality one expects from mall-favorite H&M. As long as you pay attention to the item's description and measurements, as well as check out the customer reviews for each item, you should have a pretty good idea of what kind of quality and cut to expect.

Payment

As an international customer you have the option to pay with PayPal, credit card (Visa, American Express), Western Union or via wire transfer (T/ T). If you pay with Western Union or bank transfer, you'll receive an additional 5% discount. But we recommend choosing to pay with PayPal when ordering from overseas. By using PayPal, you get to enjoy its 180-day buyer protection program and you can finish your order at Modlily extra fast by clicking on the "check out with PayPal" button.

Supported Payment Methods

PayPal		PayPal is (in our humble opinion) the fastest, easiest, and safest way to pay online. And nowadays you get to enjoy its 180-day buyer protection.
Credit Card		Credit Card payments are, if not as quite as fast as PayPal, at least as easy. Just plug in your card info and wait for your order to arrive. If you process your credit cards via PayPal, you can take advantage of their buyer protection, even when paying with plastic.
Western Union		Western Union ist a cash payment method, which will cost a considerate fee. Just go to your local Western Union branch office, fill out a payment slip, and wait a couple of days for your payment to arrive in China. Beware of extra fees associated with international money orders.
Wire-Transfer		Wire-Transfer can, depending on the bank, take quite some time and, depending on YOUR bank, cost comparably high fees.

Shipping Costs and Delivery Times

If you want to stick with the most inexpensive shipping method, then choose  Flat Rate Shipping  because this won't cost you a single dollar extra. Shipping to the States can take up to between 5 - 15 business days. The price for Standard Shipping depends on the weight and will take between 3 - 6 business days. If you're in a real hurry, then choose Express Shipping and your order will arrive within 3 - 4 days. Keep in mind that the processing of your order can take between 1-4 workdays.

Modlily and Customs

Modlily (well, we're still waiting for our Modlily test order, so actually we're talking about its former name MartOfChina) packaged and labeled our test orders quite well and they all had no problem getting through customs and arriving on our doorstep within a month of our order. Regardless of our experience, customs can stop even the best-declared international parcels so take the time to check out your country's regulations concerning international shipments and import fees.

For shipments entering the US, extra taxes and fees on your product are possible. Not every item is taxed when entering the country, and the majority are only subject to a nominal processing fee of between $2 and $9 in the case of a random customs stop. The amount to be paid, however, can vary widely depending on the product and how it’s sent. If you are concerned about your item, or are planning to order goods in excess of $500, it is worth it to check with the Customs Office at the port of entry to confirm any extra fees.

Any extra taxes or duties on your shipment will either be paid at your door when the mailman drops it off, or the package may be held at your local post office. In which case, you will need to go pick it up and pay any applicable fees in person.

Return Policy

The return policy is the same as it used to be under Modlily's former name within 7 days of the delivery of your order, you have the opportunity to return products. If you received damaged items or the wrong item, you can send it back to the online shop. Just keep in mind that the items should be unused and in their original packaging. One disadvantage of Modlily is that you have to pay the return shipping fees yourself. Modlily will not reimburse you for shipping. If you want to return something because you don't like the item or the color, you have to pay for shipping and return shipping of the item as well as an extra handling fee of 3USD/pc.

Special features

If you decided to sign up at Modlily, you can join the VIP membership club. This will offer you discounts of up to 10% . When the shop renamed itself, it also added the function of live-chatting with customers for pre- and post-sale customer service.

Conclusion

The very low prices, the large product range as well as the free shipping are definite advantages of Modlily and make a first order or two worth your time. If you're aware that the inexpensive prices mean that you won't get high-quality clothing and you're fine with that, then check out Modlily.

Alternatives

Alternative 1:	Asia-Fashion-Wholesale	similar prices, large product range
Alternative 2:	Buytrends	similar price range, large variety of garments and trends

Modlily Coupons

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