Tips for buying and selling safely
Updated October 24, 2026
Pay inside Colectin
The only way to pay for an item is Colectin checkout. The seller is paid from the order and there is no other payment route. So if someone asks you to pay outside, that is a risk signal and you would not be protected.
Colectin enforces it in the product structure and advises it in the chat: keep payments and contact details inside Colectin. Sharing external payment methods or contact details can put your account and the purchase protection at risk.
In the chat
The chat checks messages for payments outside Colectin and contact details, and a person reviews the ones that look like it.
Before you buy
- Look at all the photos and read the full description.
- Check the stated condition and the signs of wear.
- Check the seller's reviews and history.
- If you are unsure, ask in the chat before paying.
Purchase protection coverage is on the Colectin fee page.
If something does not fit
A listing that appears to break the rules can be reported from its page with Report this listing. The button opens your email app with the listing details already written to support@colectin.com. If the problem is a person, write to support@colectin.com with their username.
If you need help, write from the support chat if you are signed in, or to support@colectin.com.