Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers. The full rules are in the Terms, Refunds & Buyer Protection, Traveler Agreement and Customs, Shipping & Delivery. If anything differs, the full policies prevail.
For everyone
What is Pickshunter?
A marketplace where buyers in Egypt order items from stores abroad and travelers buy them in the store and bring them home. Pickshunter holds the payment, runs the handover and handles problems. We are not the seller or the courier.
Is Pickshunter live?
We are in early access. Features, cities and stores are added step by step. Join the list at the top of the home page and we will contact you.
Is it legal?
Travelers may bring goods for personal use and must declare goods and pay duty where the law requires. Pickshunter does not allow prohibited items and does not help anyone avoid customs. Read the Prohibited & Restricted Items and Customs pages. We are not a law firm and cannot give legal advice.
Which languages and currencies?
English and Egyptian Arabic. Buyers see prices in Egyptian pounds (EGP).
How do I contact you?
Email pickandshipco@gmail.com with your order number if you have one.
For buyers
How does paying work?
You pay Pickshunter by card or wallet. The money is held and the traveler is not paid until you receive the item and the review window ends.
What is the handover code?
A 6-digit code in your order. Share it with the traveler only after you have the item in your hands and are happy with it. Never share it earlier, by message or with anyone else.
What if the item is wrong, fake or damaged?
Do not share the code. Open a dispute with photos. The payment is frozen and you are refunded if the problem is confirmed. See Refunds & Buyer Protection.
What if customs holds the item?
You receive an automatic full refund of the item price, unless you ordered a prohibited or restricted item.
What if the traveler cancels or never arrives?
You are refunded in full. If the delivery date passes plus the 14-day grace period you can cancel for a refund.
Can I return an item I just do not like?
Usually no, because items are bought abroad by a private traveler. Check size, colour and details before you order. If the traveler agrees to take it back, we can help.
Are customs duties included?
The price includes tax paid in the store abroad, not automatically Egyptian import charges. Your order says who pays any customs charge. See Customs, Shipping & Delivery.
How long do refunds take?
We approve quickly, but card refunds can take 5-14 working days to show on your statement.
For travelers
How do I earn?
You set your profit on each item. The calculator shows shelf price, discounts, tax, weight cost, your profit and fees. You are paid after the handover and review window.
When do I get paid?
After handover and a 48-hour review window (72 hours with courier), unless there is a dispute.
Do I need to be verified?
Yes. Travelers must pass identity and trip verification before publishing items.
Am I an employee of Pickshunter?
No. You are an independent traveler responsible for your trip, taxes, customs declarations and compliance. See the Traveler Agreement.
What if customs stops an item or charges duty?
You must tell us at once. Unless the buyer caused the problem, you bear the loss of the goods you carried and the buyer is refunded. Declare goods whenever the law requires.
Can I carry items for people outside the app?
No. Never carry packages, medicine, documents or cash for anyone outside the order flow.
Does the luggage meter guarantee no extra baggage fee?
No. It is a helper that estimates your free weight. You are responsible for real weight and airline rules.
Which features are available now?
Escrow payments, handover code, price calculator, luggage capacity check, pause orders and verification are built. Smart camera, receipt reading and trending insights are shown in the app preview and are rolling out; they may change.
Safety and money
Where is my money while I wait?
Held by Pickshunter through our payment partners. It is not paid to the traveler until the order is completed.
Are my payment details safe?
Card data goes to Stripe, we do not store full card numbers. Traveler payout account numbers are encrypted.
Someone asks me to pay outside the app. What do I do?
Do not. Protections apply only to orders paid in Pickshunter. Report it to us.
What do you do with my data?
See the Privacy Policy. We do not sell personal data.