How Buy-Proxy Works.

Overview
The internet has made it much easier for us all to buy and sell products online. However, when it comes to international purchases, there are still some limitations.

Security restrictions designed to prevent Credit Card fraud, often unintentionally prevent legitimate transactions from being made. For example: many US-based online stores will only accept Credit Cards that have been issued by a US Bank, and have a US Billing Address.

As it is almost impossible for a Non-US Resident to obtain a US-based Credit Card, (No matter how good your credit rating may be in your own country), and the cost of sending a Wire Transfer can be prohibitive, often, the only viable alternative is to ask someone resident in the States to complete the transaction for you. Finding that individual can often be a frustrating and fruitless excersise.

Buy-Proxy.com is here to help you find individuals who will help you complete your transaction.

Buy-Proxy Terminology
Some of the terminology used on this site may be strange for new users, here's a quick guide.

• Principal
The individual who needs assistance to complete a Transaction.
• Proxy
The individual who acts on behalf of the Principal to complete a Transaction.
• Request
An explanation of situation, and the assistance required. (Made by the Principal.)
• Bid
An explanation of how the Proxy will fulfill the Request, and the fee they charge.
• Buy-Proxy Escrow
See Escrow Explained for a detailed explanation

How the Process works
Step 1
The Principal creates a Request. The request will contain a description of the transaction, an explanation of why they can't complete the transaction themselves, and any other information they may feel is relevant.

• Example Request
Hi all,
I am a UK resident, and would like to buy a 512MB iPod Shuffle as a birthday present for my 9 year old neice who lives in the US.

They are available at the Online Apple Store for US$ 99.00 which includes free Shipping.

The Apple Store won't let me use my UK Credit Card for this transaction, and they don't accept PayPal, additionally my bank would charge me GB 20.00 for a Wire Transfer, which works out to almost half the price of the iPod itself!

This needs to be delivered before the 7th of next month.

We can use the Buy-Proxy Escrow system.

Happy Bidding!
A kindly Uncle.

Step 2
Proxies view the request, and if they wish to assist, place a bid.

• Example Bid 1
Hello Kindly Uncle,
I'm a US resident, and have used the Online Apple Store several times, I can order your neice's iPod as soon as you accept my bid.

I'll charge you US$ 10.00 for the service, bring in the total amount to US$ 109:00.

Just let me know the delivery address, and we'll make sure she get's it in time for her birthday.

My feedback speaks for itself, 100 happy principals and counting :)

Regards
A Professional Proxy

• Example Bid 2
Greetings Kindly Uncle,
I haven't used the Online Apple Store yet, but I've just checked it out, and the process seems very simple.

I'm a new member at Buy-Proxy, and still haven't gotten any Buy-Proxy feedback yet, but you can view my eBay feedback under the username "proximity".

Because I'm new here and would like to build up a good feedback record, I'll only be charging you US$ 5:00.

Yours Sincerely
Proximity

Step 3
The Principal reviews the bid's and selects Proximity as his Proxy. Because they agreed to use the Buy-Proxy Escrow system, he transfers US$104.00 into the Escrow Account for "Proximity".

Step 4
"Proximity" receives an email advising him that his bid has been accepted, he log's on to his Buy-Proxy account and accepts the Job.

Confident that he will be paid, (the money is in Escrow) He then goes to the Online Apple Store and places the order. Once he has received the order confirmation from Apple, he then emails the Confirmation number to "Kindly Uncle".

Step 5
Once "Kindly Uncle" has checked the Confirmation number, and is happy that his neice's iPod is on it's way, he log's on to his Buy-Proxy account, releases the escrowed funds to "Proximity", and leaves him glowing feedback.

Both "Kindly Uncle" and "Proximity" are happy, and so is a little girl when she receives her birthday present.

We thank you for considering Buy-Proxy.com as a solution to your Online Purchasing requirements.

For more information on Buy-Proxy, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section.