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    How to place orders and manage transactions securely

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    1Placing Your First Order

    Gloseg offers two ways to source: Direct Orders for catalog items, and RFQ for custom requirements.

    FeatureDirect OrderRFQ
    Best ForStandard catalog itemsCustom specs, bulk
    PricingFixedNegotiable
    TimelineInstant checkoutQuotes in 24–48hrs
    CustomizationNoneFull

    Order Flow

    Select Product→Choose Qty→Review Terms→Pay via Escrow→Shipped→Delivered

    First Order Tip

    Start with a small trial order to verify product quality before committing to larger volumes.

    2Payment Methods

    All payments are processed through our secure escrow system. Funds are held until you confirm receipt.

    gloseg.com/checkout/payment

    Escrow Payment Flow

    1

    You Pay

    2

    Supplier Ships

    3

    You Receive

    4

    Funds Released

    Bank

    1.5% fee

    MoMo

    2% fee

    Card

    2.9% fee

    L/C

    Varies

    Never Pay Outside Gloseg

    Off-platform payments are not covered by Trade Assurance and you lose all buyer protections.

    3Managing Your Orders

    Track all your orders from your Buyer Dashboard with real-time status updates.

    gloseg.com/buyer/orders

    Order Management Dashboard

    GLO-ORD-2025-A7K3M2In Transit
    GLO-ORD-2025-B2M9P4Delivered
    GLO-ORD-2025-C5P1R8Processing

    Order Number Format

    Order Number Format
    GLO-ORD-2025-XXXXXX
    
    Example: GLO-ORD-2025-A7K3M2
    
    Use this on /track-order for public tracking.

    Order Statuses

    Pending Payment - Awaiting your payment to escrow
    Payment Confirmed - Escrow received, supplier notified
    Processing - Supplier preparing your order
    Shipped - Order dispatched, tracking available
    Delivered - Order received at destination
    Completed - Receipt confirmed, escrow released

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