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Successful buying and selling across Mzansi, active 24/7, 365 days a year.
The Bob Shop Buyer Protection Programme is designed to give you absolute confidence. We protect your money so you can focus on finding the best deals in South Africa.
We protect you in the unlikely event that something goes wrong with your purchase. If a seller fails to ship your item, or if it differs materially from the description, we will step in to resolve it.
Successful buying and selling across Mzansi, active 24/7, 365 days a year.
We have been connecting buyers and sellers for over 25 years with trusted heritage.
Transparent seller ratings help you make informed and secure shopping decisions.
We value security. We protect your personal customer data and never share it.
The vast majority of items sold on Bob Shop are completely brand new.
Trust is earned. It is the core priority that drives our marketplace forward daily.
If something goes wrong with an order, resolving the issue is straightforward and fully assisted by our support team.
First contact the seller directly within your account to try to resolve any delivery or item issue.
If the issue remains unresolved after 3 days, contact our support team at [email protected] or 010 005 6200 to log a ticket.
If we are unable to resolve the dispute with the seller, our Buyer Protection Programme kicks in, subject to qualifying coverage limits.*
Your tier of protection depends on the type of seller or the program selected:
Only payments completed directly through the Bob Shop marketplace platform via these official channels qualify for Buyer Protection:
Want to know more about coverage terms, exclusions, and claims limits? Learn more on our support documentation center.
Read full guidelinesReal feedback from buyers across Mzansi who choose Bob Shop for secure transactions daily.
Ordered a replacement laptop battery and it was delivered within 48 hours. Absolute peace of mind knowing Bob Shop keeps payment secure until my package arrives safe and sound.
The rating system on Bob Shop is so transparent. I can always check seller reviews before making a purchase. Extremely reliable customer service team as well.
By far the best local marketplace. Buyer Protection is fantastic. It takes away all the stress of purchasing from independent sellers. Highly recommended!
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