> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sprd.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Buying & Receiving

> How to buy across platforms and receive items safely.

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You've [placed your order](/placing-orders). What happens next depends on where you bought.

## Exchange purchases (StockX, GOAT)

The simplest path. The platform authenticates every item before it ships to you.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Place a bid or buy at the ask">
    Complete the purchase on the marketplace.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Platform authenticates">
    The seller ships to the platform. They verify condition, size, and authenticity.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Ships to you">
    Once authenticated, the item ships directly to your address.
  </Step>
</Steps>

No extra authentication needed. If the item fails verification, the transaction is cancelled.

## eBay purchases

eBay has two levels of protection. For sneakers over \$100, [Authenticity Guarantee](/authentication#ebay) routes items through a third-party authenticator — similar to StockX/GOAT. Below that, you're covered by Money Back Guarantee (return if not as described).

## P2P purchases (Depop, Mercari, Reddit, Facebook, Grailed)

No middleman. You're buying directly from the seller.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Buy the item">
    Complete the purchase on the platform.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Receive and inspect">
    Check the item against the listing photos. Verify SKU, size label, and condition.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authenticate if needed">
    For high-value items, submit photos to LegitApp before selling. See [Authentication](/authentication#self-authentication).
  </Step>
</Steps>

For international purchases or when you want inspection before committing, use a [forwarding service](/forwarding).

## After receiving

Once you have the item, sell on the platform with the best bid. Log both trades in [Portfolio](/portfolio) to track your P\&L.

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