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Part 1: Risk assessment in international trade Payment methods Documentary collection  Advantages and risks importer's perspective: from the Advantages Risks • Non-acceptance of documents. • Goods not as ordered. • The importer may refuse to pay or accept the invoice. • Goods not shipped. • Cheaper than letters of credit The risks are low / medium for the importer Export platforms | Module 5: Getting paid | 18