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How to Shop on Wish

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Wish offers discounted goods from wholesalers China, Myanmar and elsewhere, and its prices on clothing and goods are hard to beat. However, its website can be disorienting if you're not used to it. These tips will help you get started shopping in no time.

Collect Rewards When You Join

The best way to start your Wish journey is to make an account — just go to Wish.com, choose how you'd like to join and follow the prompts on screen. You can save all your favorite items and easily browse through your favorite sellers. You also earn rewards for making purchases, reviewing items and including pictures with reviews. You can then cash them in for five, ten or 15 percent discounts on purchases. Find all your current rewards under the Redeem tab.

Take Time to Read Reviews

Before you make a purchase, it's always good to check reviews. For clothing, you'll want to know what sizes items come in, as the seller may only have stock in Asian or European sizes, meaning you'll need to do a conversion. Reviews also let you know how reliable the seller is when it comes to shipping the right items on schedule. You should also check to see if the seller resolves disputes well. And if a price seems too good to be true or the reviews are bad, don't buy — it could be a scam.

Save Money With Other Shoppers

You can use the Group Buy option to save even more money on your purchase. Look for a blue box. If another shopper already made the purchase, you'll be able to immediately get a better rate on the item due to more of them being sold at once. Even if you're the first shopper to purchase the item, however, you can still get a rebate later if other shoppers join on — they have a few days after you make your purchase to make theirs.

Get More Information

Product photos aren't everything. The product description can give you more information about a product, such as the material, style, components, package content and anything else that's relevant. This will help you make a decision and see if the product is right for you.

Be Aware of Shipping Prices

Wish makes shipping easy with its express shipping option, but it does add a lot to your purchase. Shipping prices usually range anywhere from $2 to $9, so if you use express shipping on an item that's $1, you might end up paying much more than that. Regular shipping can also take several weeks. Be aware as well that shipping can sometimes be significantly more than the cost of the item itself.