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Shipping a 25kg e-bike from China to Europe is a completely different challenge than shipping a 1kg phone case. Bulky items — furniture, e-bikes, exercise equipment, auto parts, industrial machinery — require special handling, different pricing models, and often dedicated logistics channels. This guide covers...
If you buy from multiple Chinese sellers on Taobao and 1688, you already know the problem: every seller ships separately. A ¥40 phone case from Shop A and a ¥200 pair of shoes from Shop B each cost you ¥100+ in international shipping if sent...
Key Takeaways - Always request and verify a Chinese business license (营业执照) through official government portals — a screenshot is not proof - Use third-party inspection services or a proxy purchasing agent to physically verify goods before shipping - Cross-reference supplier information across multiple platforms...
If you have been buying from Taobao, 1688, or Pinduoduo as a European shopper, you already know the names CSSBuy and Sugargoo. They have been the go-to proxy agents for years. But a third option has been quietly outperforming them on the metrics that actually...
Singles Day (November 11, or 11.11) is the world's largest shopping event — bigger than Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined. In 2025, Alibaba alone recorded over $100 billion in GMV during the 11.11 period. For European buyers, 11.11 represents an opportunity to access Chinese...
If you are in Europe and have been browsing Pinduoduo — China's fastest-growing e-commerce platform — you already know the frustration. The platform is entirely in Chinese, requires a Chinese bank card or Alipay/WeChat Pay with a Chinese ID, and most sellers flat-out refuse to...
Sourcing from China is one of the smartest moves a European business can make. But it comes with one big question: how do you know the supplier is reliable? Scams, substandard goods, and ghost suppliers are real risks. The good news is that with the...
If you are in Europe and want to buy from Chinese platforms like Taobao, 1688, or Pinduoduo, you have probably come across CSSBuy, Sugargoo, and YANCHAObuy. All three are proxy buying agents that help international buyers purchase from China and ship overseas. But they are...
China runs on mobile payments. Alipay and WeChat Pay are everywhere — from street food stalls to high-end department stores, from utility bills to online shopping on Taobao and Pinduoduo. For international visitors and overseas buyers, the good news is that both apps now support...
If you thought Singles Day (11.11) was China's only major shopping event, think again. 618 — named after June 18, the anniversary of JD.com's founding — has grown into the second-largest e-commerce festival in China, rivaling 11.11 in scale. For European buyers, 618 is an...
Freight consolidation is the practical way to turn scattered China domestic parcels into a planned international shipment. It is especially useful for buyers ordering from several sellers or waiting for sale-event purchases. I am writing from Veronica's point of view at YANCHAObuy, with 10-12 years...
What Are QC Photos? QC photos are photographs taken by your proxy buying agent when your order arrives at their warehouse in China. Instead of blindly shipping your package across the world, the agent opens it, inspects the contents, and sends you photographic proof of...
