Frequently asked questions

This platform is a resale marketplace where you can buy and sell pre-owned Sandqvist products. It is managed by our technology partner Brandback.

If you have any questions that are not answered here, please email [email protected].

Why buy second hand?

Buying second-hand clothing offers the opportunity to significantly reduce your environmental impact. By buying used items that are sent directly from seller to buyer, the CO2, waste and water footprint of an item is reduced by up to 80%. Thank you for helping us protect the environment.

For buyers

WHAT PAYMENT METHODS ARE AVAILABLE? You can pay by credit card, SEPA or Klarna.

IN WHICH COUNTRIES IS THE MARKETPLACE AVAILABLE FOR BUYERS? The marketplace is available in all countries that you can select as delivery countries during the checkout process. Please note that shipping costs vary depending on the country.

WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN I RECEIVE MY ORDER? Please check your order carefully when you receive it and make sure that everything matches the description. If you are satisfied, please confirm the order in your profile. If you have any concerns, please contact our customer care team within 72 hours of delivery at: [email protected]. Once 72 hours have passed, your purchase is final and cannot be returned.

WHAT HAPPENS IF MY SHIPMENT IS NOT DISPATCHED? If your item is not shipped within 6 working days of purchase, you can cancel the order and receive a full refund.

WHAT HAPPENS IF MY ITEM IS DAMAGED? If your item does not match the condition described in the item description, you can request a refund within 3 days of receipt. To do so, contact our customer service team, describe the problem and send us photos. If it is confirmed that the item was misrepresented, you will receive a return shipping label by email. Once you receive the label, you have 6 working days to return it – after that, a full refund will be issued.

WHICH CASES ARE COVERED FOR CANCELLATION? Cancellation is possible within 72 hours if the item received is significantly different from the photos or description in the original listing. In such cases, Brandback will review the situation and find a solution.

Here are some examples of ‘significantly different from the description’:

• Wrong sizes
• Wrong colours
• Counterfeit items
• Severe damage to the item
• Severe wear or defects not listed
• Wrong item
• Missing parts

The following are not considered ‘significantly different than described’:

• Minor damage noted in the product description
• Material looks different than in the pictures
• A matter of personal taste for the buyer

CAN I RETURN AN ITEM? Most offers on our marketplace are exclusively from private sellers. The law does not provide for a right of return for purchases from private individuals. Such purchases are final and returns are not possible. However, you have the option to offer the item for sale on our marketplace again at any time. Items that are sold by Sandqvist directly or by Brandback are subject to a 14-day cancellation period, which allows you to cancel the purchase contract without giving any reason. The period begins on the day on which the goods were delivered by the shipping service provider. To exercise your right of cancellation, you must inform us of the cancellation by email to [email protected] before the cancellation period has expired and also return the item to us before the cancellation period has expired. The products must be returned in the same condition in which you received them. Products that are damaged or show signs of use are excluded from return. You as the buyer will bear the direct costs of returning the goods. Please ensure that the shipment is sufficiently stamped to avoid delays or additional costs. Please send your item to the following address:

Brandback (c/o Arbor Technologies GmbH), Kastanienallee 84, 10435 Berlin

CAN I CONTACT THE SELLER? Direct communication between buyers and sellers is not possible. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

For sellers

IN WHICH COUNTRIES IS THE MARKETPLACE AVAILABLE FOR SELLERS? The marketplace is available in all countries that you can select as delivery countries during the checkout process. Please note that shipping costs vary depending on the country.

HOW CAN I SELL AN ITEM? Step 1: Upload an image of your item

Step 2: Choose from the suggestions or search our database

Step 3: Select the size and describe the condition of the item

Step 4: Agree to the price and terms

Step 5: Review your listing and confirm it

IN WHAT CONDITION MUST MY ITEM BE TO BE SOLD? We only accept items in good, very good or unworn condition. We cannot accept items with major rips, stains, missing or broken buttons, or damaged zips.

CAN I SET THE PRICE? Yes. We'll show you a suggested price, which you can adjust within a set price range.

HOW SHOULD I PREPARE MY ITEM WHEN IT'S SOLD? If you are selling an item of clothing or backpack, make sure it is freshly laundered or dry-cleaned. Check all pockets for any remaining items.

WHAT PACKAGING SHOULD I USE? Choose packaging that fits the size and shape of your item while also protecting it well.

HOW DO I SHIP MY ITEM? After your item sells, you will receive a prepaid shipping label via email. Carefully pack your item, attach the label to the package, and drop it off at the nearest shipping location.

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO SHIP IT? We recommend that you ship the item within 3 days of receiving the label. If you do not ship the item within 6 business days of receiving the shipping label, the buyer may cancel their purchase.

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY PAYMENT? You will only receive payment for your item after it has been received, checked and approved by the buyer. After delivery confirmation by our shipping partner, the buyer has 3 days to accept the item. Once the buyer has accepted the item, we will release the payment. When listing an item, you can choose between a cash payment or a voucher. Voucher payments are made automatically after the 72-hour acceptance period has expired. Cash payments usually require a few additional working days.

WHERE CAN I USE MY VOUCHER CODE? Voucher codes can only be redeemed for purchases on the official Sandqvist website. They are not valid on the second-hand marketplace or other third-party marketplaces.

IS MY SHIPMENT INSURED? Once your item has sold, we will email you a pre-addressed shipping label that you can stick on your package. If you use this shipping label and the package is scanned into our shipping partner's tracking system, you are covered up to €500 if the item is lost in transit by the shipping company.

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE BUYER DISPUTES THE ITEM? When a buyer reports an issue with their order, we'll ask them to upload details and photos for their return request. Our team will carefully review the case and offer a resolution. If you misrepresented the item, e.g. by not disclosing damage, you won't receive a payout and the item will be returned to you.

HOW ARE THE PLATFORM FEES CALCULATED? Brandback deducts a fee of 30% of the selling price (excluding shipping costs). The rest is paid out to you.

WHAT IS THE PLATFORM TAX TRANSPARENCY ACT (PSTG)? Platform operators like Brandback are obliged to report certain sales data to the Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt) in Germany. This applies to sellers who either generate more than 30 transactions or a turnover of more than EUR 2,000 in a calendar year.

AM I LIABLE FOR TAX IF I EXCEED THESE LIMITS? If you exceed the above thresholds, your information will be reported to the tax office in Germany. However, exceeding the reporting limit does not automatically mean a tax liability. The private sale of second-hand goods generally remains tax-free if no profit is made.

WHAT DATA IS REPORTED? Among other things, the following are reported: name, address, date of birth, tax identification number as well as the number of sales and the turnover achieved.

WHAT HAPPENS TO MY DATA? The reported data is transmitted to the BZSt, which forwards it to the tax authorities. You will also receive a copy of the information transmitted.

WHAT SHOULD I DO TO DOCUMENT MY SALES? We recommend that you keep proof of purchase and screenshots of your sales in order to be able to prove that no taxable profit was made.

About Brandback

WHO IS BRANDBACK? Brandback is the service provider that develops and operates the marketplace. For more information, please visit the Brandback website at: brandback.de