Spreadsheet guides for every major Taobao purchasing agent. Each page covers verified W2C links, fee breakdowns, QC guides and community ratings. Updated monthly.
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Service fees are the most-compared metric. The 0% agents (ACBuy, CNFans, KakoBuy) don't charge a percentage on item value — they earn on shipping commissions instead. On a ¥3,000 haul, the difference between 0% and 5% is about ¥150 ($21). Real money over a year of buying, but shipping line selection usually matters more.
| Agent | Service Fee | Free Storage | QC Photos | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACBuy | 0% | 30 days | Free | Fee minimizers |
| CNFans | 0–3% | 90 days | Free | Rep buyers |
| KakoBuy | 0–5% | 90 days | Free | Modern UI preference |
| AllChinaBuy | 5% | 90 days | Free | Pandabuy migrants |
| Sugargoo | 5% | 90 days | Free | QC photo quality |
| Superbuy | 3–8% | 90 days | Free | First-time buyers |
| Hoobuy | 5% | 90 days | Free | Established alt. |
| MuleBuy | 5% | 90 days | Free | Competitive alt. |
| CSSBuy | 5% | 90 days | Free | Original rep agent |
| BaseTao | 5–8% | 90 days | Free | TB specialist |
Every agent tracked on this site. Click any agent for their full spreadsheet guide, including verified W2C links, fee breakdown, QC photo examples and community ratings.
The agent decision comes down to three things: fees, storage time, and how comfortable you are with less documentation. The fee difference between 0% and 5% on a typical ¥300 item is about ¥15 — real money over a year of buying, but not the most important factor on any single order.
Storage time matters more if you consolidate. Pandabuy offered 180 days; most current agents give 90. ACBuy only gives 30 days free — factor that in if you accumulate orders over several weeks before shipping. For buyers who ship every order individually as it arrives, the storage difference is irrelevant.
Community documentation is the thing most first-time buyers underestimate. When an order goes wrong — wrong item, damaged in transit, QC issue — having a well-documented agent with responsive English support is worth more than saving ¥15 in fees. That's why ACBuy and Superbuy are recommended starting points despite not having the absolute best fee structures.
Most agents offer 90 days of free storage — enough for buyers who consolidate over several weeks or months before shipping. ACBuy is the main exception at 30 days, which suits buyers who ship each order immediately. Pandabuy historically offered 180 days, which attracted consolidation-heavy buyers; most of its successor agents have moved to 90 days as the standard.
If you're building a haul over 2–3 months — common for buyers who place multiple small orders across different sellers — 90 days is comfortable. For anything longer, you need to either pay storage extension fees or plan your haul timeline around the agent's free storage limit.
One underrated factor: how does the agent handle items that fail QC? The best agents let you return items to the seller before approving international shipment. This is standard for the major agents but less reliable for some of the smaller alternatives. Always confirm the QC dispute process before committing a large haul to an unfamiliar agent.
This site is for international buyers who want to purchase rep items via Chinese purchasing agents — primarily shoes, clothing and accessories from Taobao, Weidian and 1688 sellers. The guides are written for buyers at all experience levels: complete beginners who need to understand the basic process, and experienced haul buyers who want to compare agents and optimise costs.
We track 27 purchasing agents with individual spreadsheet guides covering fees, storage policies, QC photo quality and community ratings. The agent landscape changes — we update guides monthly to reflect current fee structures and community feedback. For the most recent information on any agent, check the individual guide page and the linked community resources.
This is an independent research site. We are not affiliated with any purchasing agent, not paid by any platform, and we don't host or link to specific seller listings. All price and fee data is verified monthly from public agent documentation and community reports.