Wait 24 hours before major nonessential purchases and use China's seven-day return right
You save on purchases you no longer want tomorrow. For eligible online goods in China, no-reason returns are available within seven days of receipt. Exceptions include custom-made goods, fresh perishables, opened digital products, and newspapers or periodicals.
What it takes
Free to wait, though you receive the desired item a day later. Return shipping is usually yours. Resisting same-day checkout is the challenge.
What you may gain
Cooling off avoids some next-day regrets, but there is no universal saving percentage. China's online-shopping rules, effective from 2017, allow seven-day no-reason returns after receipt, with the four stated exceptions: customized goods, fresh perishables, opened digital products, and newspapers/periodicals.
Context & considerations
A 24-hour cooling-off rule is practical advice without direct research here. If it fails, the statutory return mechanism may still help. Check eligibility and the condition of the goods and packaging before returning.
Research & references
State Administration for Market Regulation of China (2020 revision). Interim Measures for Seven-day No-reason Returns of Online Purchases, Order No. 31. https://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/2020-11/03/content_5557118.htm