Guides for buying from China.
No-fluff explainers on agents, shipping, the rep community vocabulary, and QC.
How to Buy Reps from China: Complete Beginner Guide
Never bought reps before? Start here. What Taobao is, how agents work, how to find items, order, QC, and receive your package: the whole process explained.
Best Taobao Buying Agent 2026: Honest Comparison
Real comparison of CNFans, Kakobuy, Sugargoo, ACBuy, Hoobuy, CNShopper, Spanbuy and more: fees, shipping, payment options, QC quality.
Best Pandabuy Alternatives in 2026 (Pandabuy Is Shut Down)
Pandabuy was raided and permanently shut down. The agents the community moved to (CNFans, Hoobuy, ACBuy, Sugargoo, Kakobuy) and how to switch in two minutes.
Best CNFans Alternatives in 2026 (CNFans Is Currently Offline)
CNFans is offline for maintenance after a cyberattack. The agents to use while it's down and how to switch in two minutes.
Best Allchinabuy Alternatives in 2026 (Allchinabuy Is Currently Offline)
Allchinabuy's buy and partner pages are erroring. The agents to use while it's down and how to switch in two minutes.
Best Sifubuy Alternatives in 2026 (Sifubuy Is Currently Down)
Sifubuy is returning a gateway error. The agents to use while it's down and how to switch in two minutes.
Best Buying Agent for UK in 2026: Fees, Shipping & Customs
Shipping reps to the UK? Compare Sugargoo, ACBuy, CNFans on UK shipping lines, customs/import VAT, fees, and QC.
Best Buying Agent for Europe in 2026: EU Shipping, VAT & IOSS
Shipping reps to the EU? Compare ACBuy, Sugargoo, CNFans on EU shipping lines, IOSS/VAT, customs, fees, and QC.
How Much Does Shipping From China Actually Cost?
Real per-kg rates from Chinese buying agents to the US, UK, EU, AU. Transit times, when to pay extra for fast lines.
Do You Pay Customs & Import Tax on Reps? (2026 Rules)
What you actually pay in duty, VAT, and handling fees importing reps in 2026. The EU €150 rule ends 1 July 2026 and the US $800 exemption is gone; EU, UK, and US explained.
How to Buy from Xianyu (闲鱼): Second-Hand Guide
Buying used or rare items from Alibaba's second-hand marketplace. Which agents support Xianyu (Superbuy, Sugargoo, CNShopper), the risks of individual-seller orders, and QC tips.
How to Buy From Taobao: Complete Guide
The full Taobao process for overseas buyers: finding items, converting links, ordering through an agent, QC photos, and international shipping.
How to Buy From Weidian: Complete Guide
Weidian is where most rep finds live. How to find items, convert links for your agent, order, check QC, and ship internationally.
How to Buy From 1688: Wholesale Guide
The same items as Taobao at factory prices. How 1688 works, minimum order quantities, converting links, and ordering through an agent.
Taobao Link Converter: Any Link, Every Agent
Turn a Taobao or Tmall link (desktop, m.tb.cn, app share text) into a buy link for every supported agent in one paste. Free, no login.
Weidian Link Converter: Any Link, Every Agent
Convert Weidian item links, v.weidian.com short links, and app share text into a buy link for every supported agent. Free, no login.
Xianyu (Goofish) Link Converter
Convert a Xianyu or Goofish listing link for the agents that support second-hand orders: Superbuy, Sugargoo, CNShopper.
1688 Link Converter: Any Link, Every Agent
Convert 1688 wholesale offer links and app share text into a buy link for every supported agent. Free, no login.
Reps Glossary: GL, RL, W2C, Batch and Every Term Explained
Full rep community vocabulary: every acronym, slang term, and convention defined in plain English.
QC Guide: How to Quality Check Your Reps Before Shipping
Step-by-step rep QC walkthrough. Sneakers, bags, clothing, watches. GL vs RL, red flags, requesting reshoots.