Compare Agents
Taobao buying agents, compared
18 agents on one table: service fees, shipping to the US, UK and EU, payment methods, QC photos and Trustpilot ratings. Every card below links to a full sourced review with verified facts, then a direct signup button. Read our 2026 buying guide if you're new.
Start with the most-read reviews: ACBuy, Sugargoo, CSSBuy, Superbuy, and CNFans. Use the filters below to narrow by fee, rating or shipping cost, then open the full review before signing up.
Rankings are based on current public fee schedules, shipping options, community ratings, and our own testing. Agents change their terms often; figures here are checked regularly but confirm on the agent's site before ordering.
Best for UK / EU shipping
SG
Sugargoo
3.7 (611)
100-day free storage and the cheapest verified Royal Mail rate to UK in 2026 community comparisons.
FeeFree
Storage100d
New user¥800 shipping coupon pack
Best for EU shipping
AC
ACBuy
4.6 (960)
0% service fee, 4.6/5 Trustpilot. Community pick if your destination is in Europe.
FeeFree
Storage90d
New user¥4300 welcome gift
Fast-growing budget pick
HI
Hipobuy
4.4 (362)
One of the fastest-growing agents in 2026 with heavy marketing, 0–3% service fee, and 24/7 support. Community reviews are mostly positive; the track record is still building vs. the established majors.
Fee1%
Storage90d
New user25% off + ¥100 pack
Best for big hauls
SB
Superbuy
The original English-friendly agent and most established platform. Officially charges 0% service fee on Taobao/Tmall/JD/1688 (tiered 3–10% only for second-hand/expert service). Prioritises reliability over lowest cost.
FeeFree
Storage90d
New user¥560 shipping coupon bundle
All supported agents shown. Hero picks above, full list below
Xianyu (闲鱼) = second-hand marketplace. Direct = one-click link; DIY/manual = order via agent dashboard.
SG
SugargooBest for UK / EU shippingXianyu · DIY order
Beginner-friendly with English support
3.7 (611)
FeeFree
Storage100 days
Shipping$13–25/kg
New user¥800 shipping coupon pack
- Shipping lines
- Royal Mail, DHL, EMS, YunExpress
- Est. shipping
- $13–25/kg to US
- Payment
- PayPal, Credit card, Online payment
- QC photos
- 5 free photos + 1 final parcel photo per item
- Platforms
- Taobao, Weidian, 1688, Tmall
- Reputation
- 100-day free storage and the cheapest verified Royal Mail rate to UK in 2026 community comparisons.
- Perks
- 100-day free storage (longest), Pre-shipment package simulation, Beginner-friendly English UI
AC
ACBuyBest for EU shipping
Competitive rates for bulk orders
4.6 (960)
FeeFree
Storage90 days
Shipping$13–25/kg
New user¥4300 welcome gift
- Shipping lines
- DHL, YunExpress, EMS, SAL
- Est. shipping
- $13–25/kg to US
- Payment
- PayPal, Credit card, Balance top-up
- QC photos
- 3–5 free QC photos per item
- Platforms
- Taobao, Weidian, 1688, Tmall
- Reputation
- 0% service fee, 4.6/5 Trustpilot. Community pick if your destination is in Europe.
- Perks
- 0% service fee, Competitive bulk pricing, 90-day free storage
HI
HipobuyFast-growing budget pickXianyu · ask support
Fastest-growing 2026 agent, 24/7 support
4.4 (362)
Fee1%
Storage90 days
Shipping$13–26/kg
New user25% off + ¥100 pack
- Shipping lines
- DHL, EMS, Standard, Economy
- Est. shipping
- $13–26/kg to US
- Payment
- PayPal, Credit card
- QC photos
- Free QC photos per item
- Platforms
- Taobao, Weidian, 1688, Tmall
- Reputation
- One of the fastest-growing agents in 2026 with heavy marketing, 0–3% service fee, and 24/7 support. Community reviews are mostly positive; the track record is still building vs. the established majors.
- Perks
- 24/7 live support, 0–3% service fee, Active community & spreadsheet presence
Xianyu: manual only; ask support to purchase.
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SuperbuyBest for big haulsXianyu · direct
The original English-friendly agent
FeeFree
Storage90 days
Shipping$10–35/kg (economy to express)
New user¥560 shipping coupon bundle
- Shipping lines
- DHL, EMS, Sea Freight, YunExpress
- Est. shipping
- $10–35/kg to US (economy to express)
- Payment
- PayPal, Credit card, Wise, Alipay, WeChat Pay, UnionPay, Bank transfer
- QC photos
- Free multi-angle QC photos; extended package available
- Platforms
- Taobao, Weidian, 1688, Tmall
- Reputation
- The original English-friendly agent and most established platform. Officially charges 0% service fee on Taobao/Tmall/JD/1688 (tiered 3–10% only for second-hand/expert service). Prioritises reliability over lowest cost.
- Perks
- Most detailed shipping calculator, Sea freight for bulky orders, Full English UI and support
CS
CSSBuyBest for large parcels & Brazil
Legacy giant, strong for big parcels and Brazil
Fee6%
Storage120 days
Shipping$12–26/kg
New user¥720 + 33% off fees
- Shipping lines
- Europe Line (DDP), US Tax-Free, DHL, Economy
- Est. shipping
- $12–26/kg to US
- Payment
- Credit card, PayPal, Balance top-up
- QC photos
- Free QC photos; unlimited reshoots
- Platforms
- Taobao, Weidian, 1688, Tmall
- Reputation
- One of the oldest agents in the game (est. 2013), strongest for large parcels and Brazil/LATAM shipping. Service fee is tiered ~5–8% depending on region: higher in North America, lowest for Brazil.
- Perks
- Long free storage (120 days), Strong for large / bulky parcels, Brazil & LATAM shipping focus
LB
LoveGoBuyBest for new buyers
Rising agent with modern UI and competitive shipping
Fee5%
Storage60 days
Shipping$10–35/kg (economy to express)
New user$137 welcome pack
- Shipping lines
- DHL, EMS, YunExpress, Tax-free EU
- Est. shipping
- $10–35/kg to US (economy to express)
- Payment
- PayPal, Credit card
- QC photos
- 5 free HD QC photos; free approve/return
- Platforms
- Taobao, Weidian, 1688, Tmall
- Reputation
- Rising agent in 2026 with claims of the cheapest shipping prices to most regions and a modern interface. Service fee runs ~5–8% (entry tier higher, repeat ~5%) per 2026 reviews. Newer entrant; community track record still building.
- Perks
- 5–8% service fee (entry ~8%, repeat ~5%), Modern beginner-friendly UI, Multi-currency display
OP
Oopbuy
Rising agent with competitive fees
4.2 (713)
FeeFree
Storage90 days
Shipping$13–25/kg
New user¥1500 gift bundle + 30% shipping credit
- Shipping lines
- DHL (tax-free EU), Royal Mail, US Air LDT, EMS
- Est. shipping
- $13–25/kg to US
- Payment
- PayPal, Credit card, Klarna
- QC photos
- Free multi-angle photos (front, back, sides, weight); processed within hours
- Platforms
- Taobao, Weidian, 1688, Tmall
- Reputation
- 4.2/5 Trustpilot, 0% service fee with DHL tax-free line for Europe and fast automatic QC processing.
- Perks
- DHL tax-free line for Europe, New-member gift bundle (up to ¥1500), Fast automatic QC processing
HB
HoobuyXianyu · ask support
Fast processing, reliable QC
4.1 (553)
FeeFree
Storage90 days
Shipping$13–26/kg
New userFree gift + extra discount
- Shipping lines
- DHL, EMS, YunExpress
- Est. shipping
- $13–26/kg to US
- Payment
- PayPal, Visa, Mastercard
- QC photos
- Free HD photos and videos before shipping
- Platforms
- Taobao, Weidian, 1688, Tmall
- Reputation
- 4.1/5 Trustpilot (polarised: ~66% 5-star, ~27% 1-star). 0% service fee with HD video QC option, a solid mid-tier choice.
- Perks
- AI shipping optimisation (15%+ savings), HD video QC option, Multi-currency support
Xianyu: manual only; ask support to purchase.
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Ponybuy
Community-trusted with detailed QC
FeeFree
Storage90 days
Shipping$13–26/kg
New user~10% first-order bonus (avg)
- Shipping lines
- DHL, EMS, YunExpress
- Est. shipping
- $13–26/kg to US
- Payment
- PayPal, Credit card
- QC photos
- 6 free HD QC photos per item
- Platforms
- Taobao, Weidian, 1688, Tmall
- Reputation
- Zero service fee with transparent USD pricing; community-trusted with detailed QC reports
- Perks
- 0% service fee, Transparent USD pricing, Free quality inspection
CN
CNFansEstablished, zero-fee pick
0% Taobao fee; Taobao & 1688 (no Weidian)
4.1 (13k)
OutageOct 13
Site is offline under maintenance after a cyberattack and is not accepting orders. Use one of the CNFans alternatives for now.FeeFree
Storage60 days
Shipping$15–28/kg
New userFree-shipping coupon
- Shipping lines
- CNF-Express, DHL, EMS, SAL
- Est. shipping
- $15–28/kg to US
- Payment
- Credit card, PayPal, USDT, Google Pay
- QC photos
- 3–5 free photos per item; enhanced QC ¥2/item
- Platforms
- Taobao, 1688, Tmall
- Reputation
- Established agent with strong community presence and zero service fee on major platforms.
- Perks
- AI-assisted consolidation, Bundle shipping discount, Discord & email support
K
KakobuyCheap economy shipping
Trusted community favourite
2.7 (54)
Fee5%
Storage100 days
Shipping$14–26/kg
New user$105 gift parcel
- Shipping lines
- DHL, EMS (GD/KR), SAL, Actual Weight
- Est. shipping
- $14–26/kg to US
- Payment
- PayPal, Credit card, Balance top-up
- QC photos
- Free standard QC photos; premium angles available
- Platforms
- Taobao, Weidian, 1688, Tmall
- Reputation
- Known for Actual Weight shipping with no volumetric markup and a real-time fee calculator, with an active r/fashionreps community.
- Perks
- Actual Weight shipping (no volumetric markup), Real-time fee calculator, Active r/fashionreps community
JG
JoyaGoo0% service fee, 90-day storage
0% fee all-rounder (ex-JoyaBuy) with big review base
4.6 (2.9k)
FeeFree
Storage90 days
Shipping$36–40/kg (4kg measured)
New user¥1,200 shipping coupons
- Shipping lines
- DHL, EMS, Standard, Economy
- Est. shipping
- $36–40/kg to US (4kg measured)
- Payment
- Credit card, PayPal, Balance top-up
- QC photos
- Free HD QC photos after inspection
- Platforms
- Taobao, Weidian, 1688, Tmall
- Reputation
- Rebranded from JoyaBuy in March 2025; old joyabuy.com links no longer work. 0% commission with one of the largest review bases in the space: 4.6/5 on ~2,900 Trustpilot reviews (July 2026).
- Perks
- 0% service fee, 90-day free storage, Free HD QC photos
LB
Loongbuy
Value niche with low freight and honest pricing
Fee5%
Storage90 days
Shipping$13–26/kg
New user$300 coupon pack
- Shipping lines
- DHL, EMS, Standard, Economy
- Est. shipping
- $13–26/kg to US
- Payment
- PayPal, Credit card
- QC photos
- Free QC photos per item
- Platforms
- Taobao, Weidian, 1688, Tmall
- Reputation
- Value-focused agent with a niche reputation for honest pricing and low freight. Fee in flux: official guide (Aug 2026) says 0%, older sources reported ~5% with a per-item charge; confirm at checkout. Smaller community footprint than the majors.
- Perks
- Low freight costs, Honest pricing reputation
OD
OrientDigFast dispatch, free agent
0% fee, 90-day storage, fast dispatch
FeeFree
Storage90 days
Shipping$12–25/kg
- Shipping lines
- DHL, EMS, Standard, Economy
- Est. shipping
- $12–25/kg to US
- Payment
- PayPal, Credit card, Balance top-up
- QC photos
- Free HD QC pictures (unlimited)
- Platforms
- Taobao, Weidian, 1688, Tmall
- Reputation
- Newer agent (since 2024) with no handling fee on mainstream platforms, 90-day free storage, and 3–5 business-day dispatch. Charges a small ~$1.18 customs-declaration fee per order.
- Perks
- 0% handling fee on mainstream platforms, 90-day free storage, 3–5 business-day dispatch
CNS
CNShopperBeginner-friendly 0% feeXianyu · manual
0% fee, beginner-friendly English UI
FeeFree
Storage90 days
Shipping$10–18/kg
New user$300 newcomer coupons
- Shipping lines
- EMS, DHL, China Post, Express (FedEx/UPS)
- Est. shipping
- $10–18/kg to US
- Payment
- Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal, Bank transfer
- QC photos
- Free detailed QC photos within ~24h of warehouse arrival
- Platforms
- Taobao, 1688, Tmall, Weidian
- Reputation
- 0%-fee agent with a clean English-first UI and iOS app, detailed QC photos within ~24h of warehouse arrival.
- Perks
- 0% service fee, iOS app available, Xianyu/Pinduoduo support
SP
SpanbuyBudget shipping (new agent)
Budget shipping rates, very new agent
FeeFree
Storage30 days
Shipping$8–28/kg
- Shipping lines
- Economy, Standard, YunExpress, Express (DHL/FedEx)
- Est. shipping
- $8–28/kg to US
- Payment
- Visa, Mastercard, Amex, UnionPay, Alipay
- QC photos
- Free photo inspection on warehouse arrival
- Platforms
- Taobao, 1688
- Reputation
- Newer agent with low starting shipping prices and a freight estimator tool, 30-day free storage.
- Perks
- Low starting shipping prices (~$3 economy), 30-day free storage, Freight estimator tool
ACB
Allchinabuy
Wide agent network, good shipping rates
4.4 (215)
OutageOct 13
Site is currently offline (buy/partner pages erroring) and not accepting orders. Use one of the Allchinabuy alternatives for now.FeeFree
Storage90 days
Shipping$14–27/kg
- Shipping lines
- DHL, EMS, YunExpress, SAL
- Est. shipping
- $14–27/kg to US
- Payment
- PayPal, Credit card, Wise
- QC photos
- Free standard QC photos included
- Platforms
- Taobao, Weidian, 1688, Tmall
- Reputation
- Wide agent network with a broad selection of shipping lines and good global coverage. 4.4/5 Trustpilot from ~215 reviews (2026).
- Perks
- Wide shipping line selection, Good global coverage, 0% service fee
SF
Sifubuy
Smaller agent with quick support and low sourcing prices
OutageOct 13
Site is currently returning a gateway error (502) and not accepting orders. Use one of the Sifubuy alternatives for now.FeeFree
Storage90 days
Shipping$13–25/kg
- Shipping lines
- Standard, Economy, EMS
- Est. shipping
- $13–25/kg to US
- Payment
- PayPal, Credit card
- QC photos
- Free QC photos per item
- Platforms
- Taobao, Weidian, 1688
- Reputation
- Smaller agent: Trustpilot reviews praise quick support and low sourcing prices, but it has far less community coverage than the majors.
- Perks
- Personal-agent assistance, Low product-sourcing prices (per reviews)
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Quick answers
Which buying agent has the lowest service fee?
Most of the agents we track list a 0% service fee on mainstream platforms, including ACBuy, CNFans, Hoobuy, JoyaGoo, Oopbuy, Ponybuy, Sugargoo and Superbuy. Check the checkout total, not the headline: those agents recover margin through shipping and exchange-rate spreads.
Which agent ships cheapest to the UK?
Sugargoo's Royal Mail line cost $27.94 for a 3 kg test parcel in 2026, per the agent's own published test. ACBuy and CNFans quoted $44.74 and $43.43 on the same weight. Full numbers in the Sugargoo review.
Which agent is best for a first order?
CNFans has the largest community and review base, and LoveGoBuy the most beginner-friendly interface, but both have catches covered in their reviews. Start small with either: a test order under $50 and a small wallet top-up.
How do I check if an agent is legit?
Cross three things: the agent's own fee pages, its Trustpilot page, and current community threads (r/repbudgetsneakers, r/fashionreps). If there is no verifiable rating or track record, treat it as higher risk and start with a small order. Every review on this page links its sources.