OrientDig Payment Guide
OrientDig payments usually happen in two stages: first you pay to buy goods into the China warehouse, then you pay again when you ship internationally. Spreadsheet card prices only show the seller item -- they do not cover domestic freight, optional warehouse services, or your shipping deposit.
Why spreadsheet prices understate what you pay
A sheet cell might show an attractive item price, but OrientDig checkout still needs China domestic shipping to the warehouse, enough balance for later returns or detail photos, and a separate international shipping deposit. Budget Stage 1 and Stage 2 as two different decisions, not one lump sum from the spreadsheet.
Stage 1 -- Item + China domestic shipping
After you submit an order, pay the product price and Chinese local shipping to the OrientDig warehouse. This is the stage most spreadsheet buyers miss if they forget domestic freight or seller MOQs (common on 1688). Until Stage 1 clears, OrientDig cannot purchase and store the item for QC.
Stage 2 -- International shipping deposit
When stored goods are submitted for delivery, you pay a deposit for international shipping (and customs-related fees where the flow asks for them). The deposit is based on estimated weight, chosen line, and destination. Final freight is settled after the warehouse packs and the carrier confirms size and weight; overpayments are refunded to your OrientDig account after the parcel ships.
Balance top-up and cards
OrientDig help center states that international debit and credit cards can be used for payment and top-up. On PC: User Center > Top Up next to Balance. On the app: Account > Balance > Top Up. Keep enough balance for returns, value-added services, and shipping top-ups so a request is not blocked mid-flow.
When extra charges show up between stages
Detail photos, rehearsal packing, parcel photos, storage extensions, and return shipping are separate from Stage 1 and Stage 2. If you rely on unpaid balance for those services, top up before you request them. Spreadsheet shortlists that look "cheap" can still need a few small service payments while goods sit in the warehouse.
Refunds and deposit differences
International shipping often starts as a deposit against an estimate. After packing, if the final fee is lower, OrientDig states the difference returns to your account balance after dispatch. Return and exchange refunds follow the product price you actually paid and still depend on seller agreement under platform rules.
What this guide does not replace
Available gateways, FX spreads, and card acceptance can change by region and time. Use OrientDig live checkout and help center for the methods shown in your account. This article explains the two-stage pattern so spreadsheet buyers know what to budget before they paste a link.
Quick takeaway
Pay Stage 1 to get goods into the warehouse and QC. Pay Stage 2 only after you accept those photos and lock a shipping plan. Keep spare balance for small warehouse services and possible returns.