The
Buy Direct feature allows shoppers to buy products directly from a Creator's own, separate ecommerce site. This option is preferred for Creators who have their own ecommerce website which accepts credit cards, and is equipped with additional features than just PayPal. This is a good option for Creators who want to keep track of their multiple online inventories in one "virtual" location, and have an established, sophisticated ecommerce system already in place. Because these transactions will be happening off the iCraftGifts.com platform, Creators are responsible for updating product inventories on their Creator Exhibit pages once items are sold.
The Buy Direct button will link to your personal website for finalizing transactions, however it must be YOUR website (i.e. fully developed and hosted solely for your use) and not a third-party, vendor-supported site. We prohibit linking to any other online storefronts or mass ecommerce / auction sites. Please don't use this option for the sole purpose of driving traffic to another website. If this option is chosen as your main Payment Method, it will replace the "Add To Bag" button on your product pages. You will need to specify a different URL for each of your product listings once you activate this option.
The Buy Direct option will be available to Creators who request approval. Creators who are interested in this option are encouraged to email us at
Support@iCraftGifts.com for approval. iCraftGifts.com staff will review each Buy Direct request and review its suitability. If the ecommerce platform being linked to is equally comparable to the iCraftGifts.com Shopping Bag function, requests will be denied and the payment option will default to the Add To Bag option. We are taking these measures to ensure that shoppers on the site have a consistent buying experience within the iCraftGifts.com community - unless a significantly more beneficial experience is offered on a Creator's personal site.
Thanks to everyone for your cooperation - happy crafting!
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