Policy

Returns, exchanges & refunds

Habibi Carts PH is a personal shopping service. We source items from Dubai on your behalf — every piece is hand-picked, inspected, and hand-carried to the Philippines. Because of the cross-border nature of pasabuy, all sales are considered final unless the issue falls under one of the specific situations below.

Resolution at our discretion

Item arrived broken, cracked, crushed, leaking, or with visible shipping damage that clearly occurred during transit.

Requirements
  • Report within 24 hours of receiving your package — no exceptions
  • Provide unedited photos of the damage, the item, and the outer packaging including shipping labels
  • The item must not have been used, worn, or altered in any way
What we’ll do
  • We’ll review and verify your claim within 48 hours
  • If approved: replacement on our next sourcing batch or refund to your original payment method — at our discretion based on item availability
  • Replacement timelines depend on our sourcing schedule and cannot be expedited
Doesn’t qualify: Cosmetic imperfections that don’t affect function (minor scratches on packaging, slight dents on outer boxes), or damage caused by the customer after delivery.
Resolution at our discretion

You received a completely different product or wrong variant (size, color, scent) versus your confirmed order.

Requirements
  • Report within 24 hours of delivery with photos
  • The item must be untouched, unopened, and in the exact condition received
  • You must return the wrong item to us before we ship the replacement or process the refund — we’ll coordinate pickup or provide a return address
What we’ll do
  • Once the wrong item is received back and verified, we send the correct item on our next batch or issue a refund — at our discretion
  • If the item has been opened, used, or is not returned in the same condition, we reserve the right to decline or adjust the resolution
Resolution at our discretion

Item appears fine on the outside but doesn’t function as intended — a watch that stops, a gadget that won’t power on, a fragrance bottle with a broken atomizer, jewelry with a structural flaw (not cosmetic wear).

Requirements
  • Report within 48 hours of delivery — claims after this window are not accepted
  • Provide photos and a short video clearly demonstrating the defect
  • Keep the item, all original packaging, tags, and documentation intact — missing components may void your claim
  • The defect must not be caused by misuse, mishandling, or normal wear
What we’ll do
  • If verified as a manufacturing defect: replacement on the next sourcing run or refund — at our discretion
  • For items ₱5,000 and above with a manufacturer warranty, we may coordinate a warranty claim on our next Dubai trip — subject to a ₱500 handling fee or 10% of item value (whichever is lower), and dependent on our sourcing schedule
  • We do not guarantee warranty outcomes, as those are ultimately controlled by the manufacturer or retailer
  • For items under ₱5,000, we’ll resolve it directly through replacement or refund rather than a warranty process
Case by case · final decision is ours

The item is the correct product, but the actual quality or specifications meaningfully differ from what our listing explicitly stated in writing.

Requirements
  • Report within 24 hours of delivery
  • Provide side-by-side photos comparing the item to our listing and clearly identify the specific discrepancy
What we’ll do
  • If we determine our listing contained a clear factual error (wrong material stated, wrong dimensions listed, wrong specifications written), we’ll treat it as a wrong item and resolve accordingly
  • What doesn’t qualify: Subjective differences in color, tone, sheen, or “feel” between screen and real life. Variations in natural materials like gold finish, leather texture, or stone color are inherent and not grounds for return. We describe items as accurately as possible, but no screen perfectly replicates the physical product
  • All decisions under this category are final and at our sole discretion
No returns, exchanges, or refunds

Because every item is purchased in Dubai specifically for you (or hand-carried as curated stock with limited quantities), we do not accept returns, exchanges, or issue refunds for change of mind, buyer’s remorse, or finding the item available elsewhere at a different price.

We strongly encourage
  • Asking us detailed questions about any item before ordering — scent profiles, dimensions, color in different lighting, material feel — we’re happy to help you decide
  • Reviewing your order carefully before confirming payment
Optional resale assistance: If the item is factory-sealed and completely untouched, you may request that we attempt to resell it through our store. This is not guaranteed. If we agree: you receive the resale price minus a 25% service fee, only if and when it sells. We will attempt to resell for 21 days — after that, the item is returned to you and our obligation ends. We are not required to accept every resale request.

You’re also welcome to find your own buyer, and we can facilitate the handoff if needed.

For fragrance customers specifically: this is why we encourage asking us about scent profiles and notes before ordering. We’re happy to describe any fragrance in detail to help you decide.

Cancellation windows
  • Before we purchase in Dubai: You may cancel for a full refund minus a 5% processing fee to cover transaction costs
  • After we’ve purchased: No cancellation, no refund. The item is yours. We may, at our discretion, offer optional resale assistance under the same terms as the change-of-mind section above
  • Made-to-order or custom pieces (e.g., specific gold weight, specific gemstone setting): Non-cancellable and non-refundable once the order is confirmed with the supplier. No exceptions — these are crafted to your specifications
How you’ll know: We confirm via WhatsApp or Messenger when your item has been purchased. That message is your point of no return.
Original payment method (bank transfer, GCash, etc.)Within 5–7 business days of approval
Store creditIssued within 3 business days of approval
Replacement itemShips on the next available sourcing batch (no guaranteed timeline)
  • All refunds are in Philippine Pesos (₱) at the original invoiced amount
  • Store credits are valid for 2 months from the date of issue. Expired credits are forfeited
  • Refunds are only processed after returned items (where applicable) have been received and verified by us
  • We reserve the right to issue store credit instead of a cash refund for claims under ₱500
Strictly final sale

The following are strictly final sale regardless of circumstances (unless the item arrives verifiably damaged or is the wrong product entirely):

  • Opened, tested, or used fragrances and perfumes
  • Jewelry that has been worn, tried on, or had tags/seals removed
  • Food items (dates, chocolates, sweets) — perishable by nature
  • Items with broken seals, removed tags, or altered packaging
  • Items purchased during a sale, marked “Final Sale,” or “Clearance”
  • Gift items claimed by a recipient (claims must come from the original purchaser only)
  • One claim per order. Once a resolution is provided and accepted, the matter is considered closed
  • Fraudulent claims. We reserve the right to refuse service and blacklist accounts that submit false, exaggerated, or repeated suspicious claims
  • Photo and video evidence is mandatory for all claims. Claims without adequate documentation will not be processed
  • All resolutions are at our sole discretion within the framework of this policy
  • We may update this policy at any time without prior notice. The version in effect at the time of your order applies to that order

We don’t hide behind fine print. If you feel something is unfair, tell us. We’d rather lose a little money keeping a customer happy than win an argument and lose your trust. This policy is a framework — but good judgment and kindness come first, on both sides.

+971 50 796 2991
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We aim to respond within 12 hours. Every concern gets a real human response from the people who actually source your items in Dubai.