Shipping policy
Shipping Policy — We Sell Bags
Thank you for shopping at We Sell Bags. This Shipping Policy explains how we process, ship, and deliver orders within South Africa.
1. Shipping Fees
- R115 courier delivery nationwide
Available delivery or collection options are displayed at checkout.
Shipping fees are calculated and shown at checkout once your delivery details are entered.
If a parcel is returned due to an incorrect or incomplete address, failed delivery attempts, or non-collection, the customer is responsible for re-delivery fees and any applicable return courier charges.
2. Delivery Areas
We deliver nationwide within South Africa using fast, reliable courier services.
3. Processing & Dispatch Times
- Orders placed before 11am (Monday–Friday) are packed and dispatched the same or next business day.
- Orders placed after 11am, on weekends, or public holidays are dispatched on the next business day (Monday–Friday).
You will receive a tracking link as soon as your parcel has been dispatched.
4. Dispatch Hubs
To ensure the fastest possible delivery across South Africa, orders are dispatched from our primary office in Centurion, Gauteng, or our shared distribution hub in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, depending on stock availability.
We utilize The Courier Guy for all shipments, offering both courier-to-your-door delivery and PUDO locker pickups nationwide.
5. Delivery Timeframes
Delivery timeframes below are courier estimates and are calculated in business days (Monday–Friday, excluding weekends and public holidays). Transit time begins once your order has been dispatched.
- Major metropolitan areas: 1–2 business days
- Regional areas: 2–4 business days
- Outlying or remote areas: 3–5 business days
Estimated delivery times may vary due to courier delays, peak-season volumes, load shedding, weather conditions, or remote-area routing.
6. Tracking Your Order
- A tracking link will be sent via email and/or SMS once your parcel has been dispatched.
- Tracking updates may take several hours to reflect after dispatch.
It is the customer’s responsibility to monitor tracking updates and ensure collection or receipt of the parcel within the courier’s allocated timeframe where locker, branch, or depot collection applies.
Failure to monitor tracking or collect within the stated timeframe may result in the parcel being returned to us.
7. Delivery Requirements
- Your delivery address must be accurate and complete.
- Someone must be available to receive the parcel (where door delivery applies).
- Your contact number must be correct for courier communication.
- Couriers may require a PIN/OTP or signature upon delivery for security purposes.
We are not responsible for failed deliveries caused by incorrect, incomplete, or outdated address details supplied by the customer.
8. Missed Deliveries & Locker / Branch Collection
For locker and branch collections (including PUDO and PAXI), the courier will send collection notifications and, where applicable, a PIN/OTP required for release of the parcel.
Collection timeframes are determined by the courier (typically 36–48 hours for lockers). It remains the customer’s responsibility to collect the parcel within the allocated timeframe.
If delivery cannot be completed due to no response, closed premises, refusal to accept delivery, or failure to collect from a locker, depot, or branch:
- The parcel may be redirected to a courier depot or returned to us.
- Additional re-delivery or handling fees may apply.
Once the courier confirms delivery to the selected address, locker, branch, or depot and notification has been issued, risk transfers to the customer.
If a parcel expires due to non-collection and is returned to us, re-dispatch will require payment of a new courier fee. Refunds, where approved, may exclude original shipping costs, return shipping costs, and non-recoverable payment processing fees, in accordance with our Returns & Exchanges Policy.
9. Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Parcels
If your parcel arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery with:
- Clear photos of the outer packaging
- Clear photos of the damaged item
- Your order number
If a parcel is confirmed lost in transit before delivery is completed, we will assist with a courier investigation. Replacements or store credit are issued once the courier claim is finalised.
We are not liable for:
- Parcels marked as “delivered” by the courier
- Non-collection from lockers, depots, or branches within the allocated timeframe
- Parcels returned due to customer inaction or incorrect address details
10. Returns & Exchanges
Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer unless the item is damaged or defective.
Returns must be arranged with our support team and sent via courier.
Please refer to our Returns & Exchanges Policy for full details.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding shipping or delivery, please contact us:
Email: admin@wesellbags.co.za
WhatsApp: 082 495 7931 / 072 654 7491
Thank you for shopping with We Sell Bags.