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BUYERS: How Things Work

Once you decide to buy an item on Yesterday’s Bride, you’ll need to register for the website (by creating an account).  Locate the item that you wish to purchase, and click the button “contact seller”.  This will enable you and the seller/vender to have a dialogue about the item.  Of note, you and the seller will negotiate a price and delivery offline.  We expect all sellers to respond within 48 hours of being contacted by a potential buyer.  You may be thinking, “Why can’t I just purchase from the website?”.  Yesterday’s Bride is acting as an avenue to connect potential buyers and sellers—we want the two individuals to establish a relationship and negotiate the conditions of the sale independently of Yesterday’s Bride.  This is also good for both entities as it lowers the cost of additional fees charged for processing transactions.

Here are some additional purchasing tips:

  • Ask for an estimated shipping time if transaction is online.
  • Have a PayPal account ready if transaction is online.
  • Ask to add insurance when the seller ships the item to you. It’s worth the extra money, especially if you’re buying fragile items.
  • Demonstrate you have a serious interest in purchasing the items right from the initial contact.
  • If purchasing in person, make sure to meet at a public place and if paying with cash, have the exact amount ready.

Frequently Asked Questions for Buyers

As a buyer, am I protected?

We know that this purchase is very important to you and we understand that you want to feel confident that you are protected if something goes wrong with the transaction.  Therefore, we recommend that payment is sent using PayPal or Escrow.  PayPal in particular has the PayPal Buyer Protection Program.  With this program, you buy with confidence knowing that PayPal will assist you if there are any issues with the dress you purchased. 

There is a simple checklist--here are a few things you need to do to be eligible for Buyer Protection:

  • Pay for your item with PayPal.
  • Pay in a single payment.
  • Keep your account in good standing.
  • Lodge a dispute within 180 days of payment.

  In addition to PayPal's Buyer Protection, consider paying for insurance.  Insurance will ensure that any damage caused during shipment is covered.

The seller isn’t responding to my inquiries. What should I do?

It is our hope that sellers will respond to all buyer inquiries within 48 hours.  Regrettably, we have no control over how responsive sellers are.  We do not handle communication between sellers and buyers, but we do recommend waiting a few days if you’re really interested in the item(s) for sale.  Read our Buyer tips to help attract seller’s attention.

How do I purchase items on Yesterday's Bride?

Here are a few tips for buying an item on Yesterday's Bride:

  • Ask for an estimated shipping time if transaction is online.
  • Have a PayPal or Escrow account ready if transaction is online.
  • Ask to add insurance when the seller ships the item to you. It’s worth the extra money, especially if you’re buying fragile items.
  • Demonstrate you have a serious interest in purchasing the items right from the initial contact.
  • If purchasing in person, make sure to meet at a public place and if paying with cash, have the exact amount ready.

Does Yesterday’s Bride charge a commission fee for items purchased?

Great news…there is no commission fee! 

How do I find out about shipping, especially how the seller will package fragile items?

Ask how the seller will package the item for you, and have a mutual agreement that the item you’re buying will be properly packaged.  Also, you can always look for a local seller for pick up/drop off.  By looking for your City and State when searching listings, you will be able to determine the proximity and if pick up/drop off is an option.  

How do I make sure my item arrives?

Ask the seller to ship the item with tracking information – tracking allows you to monitor the package as it is in transit and ultimately verify the shipment from the seller. We also recommend keeping records of your correspondence with sellers, and that payment is sent using PayPal or Escrow.  Both companies work with dispute resolution.  In addition, consider paying for insurance.  Insurance will ensure that any damage caused during shipment is covered. We do not manage any transactions at Yesterday’s Bride.  Transactions are strictly between buyer and seller.