Assisted Purchase (Buy For Me)

Assisted Purchase / Personal Shopper (Buy For Me) is a service designed for customers who want to buy products from US stores but cannot complete the purchase on their own.

This can happen for many reasons: a store accepts only US-issued payment methods, your billing address is not supported, checkout fails for international buyers, or you simply want help placing the order correctly. With this service, you can request a purchase on your behalf and then ship the items internationally through your forwarding account.

How Assisted Purchase Works

The Buy For Me process is structured to be simple and transparent:

• Submit a Purchase Request - Provide product links, size/color preferences, quantity, and any special instructions.
• Order Review - Availability, pricing, and key details are confirmed to reduce ordering errors.
• Payment Arrangement - You complete payment according to the Buy For Me process and terms.
• Order Placement - The items are purchased from the US retailer on your behalf.
• International Forwarding - Once delivered to your US address, you can consolidate, repack, inspect, and ship worldwide.

This service is commonly used for limited releases, popular brands, and retailers that restrict international payments or shipping.

Who This Service Is For

Assisted Purchase is ideal for:

• customers who cannot pay on US websites with their current payment method;
• international buyers blocked at checkout due to billing address restrictions;
• shoppers purchasing from US-only retailers or exclusive product drops;
• customers who want help ordering the correct size, model, or version;
• resellers sourcing inventory from US stores for international markets.

If a store does not support your country or payment method, Buy For Me provides a reliable workaround without guesswork.

Key Benefits of Buy For Me

Using an assisted purchase service offers several advantages:

• Access to more US retailers - buy from stores that restrict international customers;
• Fewer checkout issues - avoid payment and address validation problems;
• Reduced ordering mistakes - clear instructions and confirmation steps;
• One workflow - purchase, receive, consolidate, and ship through a single account;
• Reseller-friendly - easier sourcing for international resale operations.

Assisted purchase is especially useful when speed matters, such as limited stock items or time-sensitive promotions.

What You Can Request

Buy For Me requests may include purchases such as:

• clothing, sneakers, and accessories;
• electronics and gadgets (subject to carrier rules);
• beauty and personal care items (subject to regulations);
• home goods and lifestyle products;
• specialty items from US-only online stores.

Restricted items, hazmat products, and certain batteries or liquids may require special handling or may not be eligible depending on destination and carrier limitations.

Important Notes

Because retailers have their own policies and stock changes quickly, assisted purchase works best when you provide clear details:

• accurate product links and options (size, color, model);
• acceptable substitutes if your first choice is out of stock;
• time sensitivity (drops, sales, deadlines);
• any retailer-specific requirements (membership, verification, etc.).

Final shipping costs depend on package weight, dimensions, destination, and the shipping method selected in your forwarding account.

Why Choose East 22

East 22 combines assisted purchasing with international forwarding, giving customers a single solution from checkout to delivery.

• clear process from purchase request to warehouse delivery;
• experience with US retail ordering and checkout restrictions;
• optional add-ons like photo inspection, repacking, and consolidation;
• support for both individual shoppers and business buyers;
• reliable international forwarding once the order arrives.

Get Started

Create an account, submit a Buy For Me request with product links and purchase details, and complete your international shipment through one dashboard.