Path through this catalogue: Low Tide / Short answers
FAQ
Off-season buying questions, answered short
Questions frequently asked by readers planning an off-season order, with links to the longer pages.
Twelve short answers
Can I order through Pandagoo right now?
No. On October 24, 2026 the server behind pandagoo.com gave no response (Cloudflare 522), so no order can be placed. The plans on this site work with any agent; check that agent’s storage rule first.
Is buying out of season always cheaper?
No. In our October reading the listings labelled off-season were usually dearer than plain ones, because the label sat on heavier, better goods. Track one listing over time to see a real drop; the price gap page shows how.
How long can goods wait in storage?
Pandagoo’s archived promise was 300 free days from arrival at the warehouse. The archive does not say what happens after that, so plan to ship before day 300.
I live in Australia. Do I need to store anything?
Usually not. China clears winter goods during your winter and summer goods during your summer, so you can order in the low months and ship at once. Your risk is broken size runs, not storage.
Why does the planner ask for transit weeks instead of offering a line?
Pandagoo’s line list was never archived, so we have no line names, prices or times to offer. Enter what your line quotes.
Will a down jacket be crushed after months in storage?
Down packed flat recovers loft within a day or two of hanging. What it does not survive is damp; ask for repacking if a photo shows a split bag.
When should I check the QC photos?
Twice: within five days of arrival, because returns counted from the warehouse signature, and again just before you build the parcel. See goods that wait.
Does the yuan figure on a card include fees?
They are the first price tier we read on October 24, 2026, in yuan, before payment handling and freight. Sellers change prices, and the first tier is sometimes two or three pieces.
Why are there no brand-name goods on the shelves?
We pick unbranded goods only, and dropped every candidate whose photos showed another company’s logo or design.
Do the category doors and search box earn you money?
They carry referral tags, which may earn us a commission. Nothing on this site is paid for by Pandagoo.
What if Pandagoo comes back?
We re-check the site before every price re-read. If it loads again we will re-read its terms, note the date on the change log and only then link to it.
Can I send summer and winter goods in one parcel?
You can, but for a northern buyer that means the summer goods wait six extra months or the winter goods leave too late. Two parcels, timed to each season, usually make more sense despite the second freight bill.
