Is it safe to order through LitBuy?

I order through LitBuy and recommend it. For peace of mind, add Purchase Protection, choose a DHL tax-free line where there is one, and check the QC photos before you send the parcel.

Is it true that LitBuy is shutting down?

No. In June 2026 there was such a rumour, but it was not true: on 28 October 2026 the site works and takes orders.

What happens if the parcel is held?

With Purchase Protection you get a full refund. For long delays LitBuy has compensated about 25% of the shipping.

Does LitBuy check whether the items are original?

No. LitBuy buys from sellers on Taobao, Weidian and 1688 and sends the items. LitBuy itself says it cannot check their quality or origin. That is why you look at the QC photos.

Is LitBuy legit? An honest review

Q: Who is behind LitBuy?

According to LitBuy's site it is run by LITBUY LIMITED (Coventry, United Kingdom) and IYFENIX SARL (Paris, France).

Yes: LitBuy is the agent I order through and recommend. It has a big community, RapidShip, Rehearsal Parcel and Purchase Protection, which refunds you if the parcel is held. LitBuy does not check quality for you, though, so look at the QC photos and choose tax-free lines where your country has them.

What LitBuy is

LitBuy is a buying agent for China. It buys the items for you from Taobao, Weidian and 1688, collects them in its warehouse in China, photographs them and sends them to you in one parcel. According to its site, LitBuy is run by LITBUY LIMITED (Coventry, United Kingdom) and IYFENIX SARL (Paris, France).

What it does well

A big community. Many people order through LitBuy and share their experience.
RapidShip. You pay for the items and shipping at once, and the difference after weighing goes back to your balance. Handy for a first order.
Rehearsal Parcel. LitBuy packs and weighs the parcel before you pay, so you pay the exact price.
QC photos and returns. You see photos of your items at the warehouse and have about 5 days to return a wrong size or poor quality.
Purchase Protection. A full refund if the parcel is held. For long delays LitBuy has compensated about 25% of the shipping.
Tax-free lines. On LitBuy’s DHL tax-free lines (for example to Bulgaria) you pay no duty on delivery. Which lines your country has shows in LitBuy’s estimator.
The new €2 EU fee. LitBuy covers it and refunds those who have already paid it (according to LitBuy’s site, 27 October 2026).
Many ways to pay: card, Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal, Klarna, Revolut and balance.
Mirydor’s finds. Every item on mirydorfinds.com opens directly in LitBuy.

What to know

Payment fee: about 15% with card, Google Pay, Apple Pay and Revolut; 4.4% + $0.30 with PayPal.
No cash on delivery: you pay in advance.
The -40% coupon is only for new accounts and is valid for 30 days.
Delays in busy periods. In September 2026 packing was slow because of typhoons and the start of the school year.
Statuses stop for days, especially around customs. That is normal but stressful: see what the statuses mean.
Quality depends on the seller. LitBuy only buys and sends. LitBuy itself says it cannot check the quality or origin of the items, so the QC photos are your check.

The rumour that LitBuy is shutting down

In June 2026 a rumour started that LitBuy was shutting down. It was not true: on 28 October 2026 the site works and takes orders. If you hear something like that, check before you worry.

How to stay safe

Sign up through the link to get the -40% coupon.
Add Purchase Protection and choose a DHL tax-free line where there is one.
Do not send more than 20 kg in one parcel, and send batteries separately.
Check the QC photos while the return timer runs.
Do not pay a customs text message before LitBuy confirms it is real.
Avoid brand-new agents with suspiciously low prices.