Purse Browser Extension for Shoppers and Earners (Brave/Chrome/Firefox)
Install the Purse Firefox/Brave/Chrome extension to easily shop around Amazon with Bitcoin. PopularHow to Ship Internationally
Using Purse from Outside the US While browsing or searching on Purse, you will find items from Amazon.com (US Store). This store will ship to many places outside of the United States for an additional shipping fee. You can view the full list of destinations & rates here. You can also use a freight forwarder to ship tSome readersShopper Levels and Limits
15% Off Your First Order New shoppers on Purse are limited to a 15% discount on their first order through Purse. This is our average discount and typically results in your order being shipped within a few days. Up to 33% Off Future Orders After successfully completing your first transaction, we'll take off the training wheels so you can decide which discount is best for you. Higher discounts generally result in slower fulfillment times. Set your discount for future orders upSome readersHow to Shop on Purse
What is Purse and How Does it Work? Purse is an online marketplace that enables anyone to buy items listed on Amazon by paying with Bitcoin and receiving a discount you select yourself. Our main product offering, Name Your Discount, lets shoppers add items to their cart, name a discount and pay with cryptocurrencies. Purse.io: The Two Players Purse is an online P2P marketplace that enables crypto enthusiasts to eitSome readersProcessing a Return or Refund
Returning Orders We follow Amazon guidelines for return dates and requirements. Items shipped from Amazon.com, including Amazon Warehouse, can be returned within 30 days of receipt of shipment in most cases. Some products have different policies or requirements associated with them. If you want to return your item, you will need to request a return label from the Amazon return link, this link can be found in your order's page (that includes if your item arrived damaged or if the incorrectSome readersLong Shipping Times
Long Shipping Times Due to the unique nature as to how Purse functions; matching Shoppers (you) with Earners (individuals seeking to liquidate their gift-card balances). There are some important things to know when proceeding to make a purchase on Purse using Name Your Discount. Because Earners areSome readersDelivery & Tracking
Delivery times Name Your Discount delivery time consists of fulfillment time + delivery time. Fulfillment time (the time it takes for an order to be purchased on Amazon) largely depends on the discount rate. Orders with discounts less than 10% are usually fulfilled in <6 hrs and shipped with Prime. The majority of orders on Purse are shipped with standard shipping speed on Amazon, this typically mean a delivery time of 5-7 days. Earners might select a faster delivery speed so your orderFew readersShopper Fees
How much does Purse charge? Purse’s wallet to send, receive, and store digital currency is free. Network transaction fees apply. Name Your Discount We charge a fee for Name Your Discount based on the set discount. We will always display the fee that applies for your order. See below for the fee schedule. For orders with a 10% discount and below we use a flat fee of 1.9%Few readersWhat Can’t I Buy On Purse? (Unsupported Items)
Unsupported Items Items that cannot be bought on Purse: Digital Items, Amazon, Visa and some other types of Gift Cards, Subscriptions, Amazon Kindle products, Customizable items, Warranties, Lightning Deals, Prime-Only Deals, Add-on Items, Items with 'See All Buying Options' instead of 'Add to Cart'Few readersAm I Protected Using Purse?
Keeping our users safe Customers are covered for any damages or costs resulting from their transaction of up to $10,000. The guarantee does not protect users from fluctuations in the price of bitcoin. Purse cannot be responsible for changes in the market price of bitcoin. How We Keep Our Customers Safe Purse combines two irreversible transactions: delivery of a good and aFew readersWhich Countries are Supported?
Shopping with Bitcoin Bitcoin is globally accessible, and Amazon is accessible in most parts of the world. Search for items from Amazon.com on Purse. We offer support exclusively for the following country-specific Amazon stores: United States 🇺🇸 Canada 🇨🇦 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 Japan 🇯🇵 Between these stores, Amazon will ship almost anywhere in theFew readersHow do we calculate sales tax
Sale Taxes in the US The US has over 20,000+ jurisdictions for sales tax, so there could be times when our estimates are off. We use a generalized rule to estimate sales tax based upon the city and state where the item is being shipped. Once the order is placed we'll run it through Amazon to make sure the taxes are correct. If the taxes are higher, we'll send you a message to approve any price adjustments. if they are lower, we'll adjust the order automatically. What to do if we get thFew readersUsing Shipment Forwarding Services
Purse has seen a rise in users contracting parcel forwarding services. These transactions may result in an undue burden on Earner’s fund dispersal time or the Shopper receiving an unsatisfactory shipment and having to undergo a less than savory return process. We ask that Shoppers who use parcel forwarding services confirm shipment as soon as package arrives at the destination specified on their wishlist. Please keep in mind the inherent risks in adding another party to an already crowdedFew readersUpdate: Purse iOS & Android apps will be retired
Update: Purse iOS & Android apps will be retired We want to extend the biggest thank you to our iOS and Android users. You may still continue using Purse on your mobile device through your web browser. By retiring our apps, we are able to further concentrate on an unified, seamless experience across all platforms. Updates made on our website and platform will be immediately reflected on to mobile users. Having to wait for Apple's App Store/Android Play Store's approval was too slow forFew readersCommon Questions About Name Your Discount (FAQ)
How Name Your Discount & Purse works Create an account (no KYC or pesky verification procedures required), add items to your cart and fund your order to start shopping on Purse. Confirm the delivery of your order once the package arrives in your doorstep, that's how easy it is! How shopping works Who is purchasing my Amazon orders? Earners with excess Amazon gift cards purcFew readersBuy Gift Cards on Purse
Buy Gift Cards on Purse You can use Purse to buy physical Gift Cards from Amazon and pay with Bitcoin or Bitcoin Cash. You will be protected by our secure escrow system, which means that your funds will only be released to the earner (the individuals that fulfill your shopping orders) once you receive the item to your doorstep. However there are some important things to keep in mind. Please read this page thoroughly to understand the limitations with gift cards on Purse. Things to keeFew readersAdditional Fees
Additional Fees Some orders may include additional fees, like shipping cost. Earners may not be willing to pay the additional shipping charges for orders (especially large items with expensive shipping costs) because it affects how much Bitcoin they’ll ultimately earn. When this happens, we'll notify you via email. You’ll need to go into your order, and add additional fees for shipping. This will increase the likelihood of your order being processed and fulfilled quickly. It's easyFew readersUnable to Find a Specific Item on Purse
We aim to list all items found on Amazon.com, with a few exceptions. Occasionally an item may not be found through search on Purse due to a bug or restriction. If you use Google Chrome or Brave Dev browsers Try this: Install our "Shop With Bitcoin" Chrome extension NavFew readersI Can't Find My Package
How Does Purse Ship Orders? Whenever you shop on Purse, you can rest assured that your packages will arrive in time. Our orders are directly fulfilled by Amazon, so the shipping times are almost the same. I Can't Find My Package Don’t worry! We are here to help. Sometimes, the carrier marks a package as delivered when in fact it’s waiting in their warehouses, so it may take some extra hours before it’s sent to you. If your package is being shipped by companies like USPS, UPS, or FedExFew readersHow Can Purse Offer Such Discounts
It's not too good to be true As it turns out, there is no catch. To understand how Purse can offer such massive discounts, you have to understand the relationship between liquidity (the ability to purchase or sell an asset) and asset prices. Here’s an example. Imagine you owe $1,000 to Alice, and instead of paying her back with dollars, you want to pay her back with Amazon gift-card credit. Alice refuFew readersHow we keep your funds safe
We keep your funds safe Purse’s secure escrow system protects customers funds. When an order is placed, your payment is held in escrow throughout the duration of your order. Payment is released to the individual who purchased your order once you’ve confirmed that you’ve received all of the items. When to Confirm Delivery With respect to the Earner who purchased your items,Few readersBlack Friday is Here!
Black Friday is Here! The best day of shopping has arrived, on Purse, we are constantly working on making the purchase experience as seamless and easy as possible. During the last Black Friday, our shoppers placed orders with an average discount of 13%. We have learned a lot since then, and we wanted to share insights on how to make sure your order is fulfilled to save some bucks on your purchases. Deals of the Day The "Deals of the Day" is a section in Amazon's website that will runFew readersModifying Your Order
How to modify your order Your Name Your Discount orders can be modified anytime before it is accepted by an Earner. If you want to speed up fulfillment time, try reducing the requested discount. To adjust the discount, Navigate to the “Dashboard” and select an order Click “Modify Order” Slide the bar to change the discount. To add extra tax fees or shipping cost, Navigate to the “Dashboard” and select an order Click “Modify Order” Add shipping cost if applicabFew readers