What is a buying agent?

A buying agent is a service that buys products from Chinese platforms (Taobao, Weidian, 1688) on your behalf, receives them at a local warehouse, and ships them internationally to you. Popular agents include KakoBuy, CNFans, ACBuy, Superbuy, LitBuy, OopBuy, CSSBuy, and Sugargoo. 1688 is especially popular for wholesale and bulk orders.

How much does it cost to use an agent?

Most agents charge a small service fee (0-10% of item price) plus international shipping costs. Shipping costs depend on weight, destination, and speed. Many agents offer welcome bonuses or free shipping for first-time users.

What is the difference between Taobao, Weidian, and 1688?

Taobao is the largest Chinese marketplace owned by Alibaba, similar to Amazon. Weidian is a smaller platform popular with independent sellers and niche items. 1688 is Alibaba's wholesale platform — great for bulk orders at lower prices but usually with higher minimum quantities. MaisonLooks aggregates products from all three platforms.

How long does shipping take?

Domestic shipping (seller to agent warehouse): 2-7 days. International shipping: 7-30 days depending on the method. Express options like DHL/FedEx take 5-10 days; budget options like SAL/EMS take 15-30 days.

Yes — most agents offer free domestic returns within 7 days of warehouse receipt. After the agent takes QC photos, you can request a return if the item does not match the listing. International returns are generally not supported.

Why use MaisonLooks instead of a spreadsheet?

Spreadsheets (like KakoBuy spreadsheet, CNFans spreadsheet, etc.) are just links in a Google Sheet — no images, no search, no QC photos. MaisonLooks gives you a real browsable website with smart search, filters, individual product pages, QC photos, AI virtual try-on, and outfit styling. Think of it as the upgrade from a spreadsheet to a proper shopping experience.

How to Buy from Taobao, Weidian & 1688

Your complete beginner guide to buying from Chinese marketplaces using a buying agent. Works with KakoBuy, CNFans, ACBuy, Superbuy, and all major agents.

Step 1: Browse Products

Find products on MaisonLooks by browsing categories, brands, or using our search. Products are sourced from Taobao, Weidian, and 1688. Each product has detailed photos, descriptions, and community QC images. You can also use AI virtual try-on to see how clothes look on you.

Step 2: Try Before You Buy

Use our AI virtual try-on feature — upload your photo and see how any item looks on your body. Our AI outfit stylist can also suggest matching pieces. This is a MaisonLooks exclusive — no spreadsheet or QC finder offers this.

Step 3: Check QC Photos

Look at community QC (Quality Check) photos to verify the actual product quality. These are real images taken at the buying agent warehouse, so you see exactly what you will receive.

Step 4: Choose Your Agent & Buy

Click the buy button and select your preferred buying agent. We support all major agents: KakoBuy, CNFans, ACBuy, Superbuy, LitBuy, OopBuy, CSSBuy, Sugargoo, AllChinaBuy, USFans, HooBuy, Hipobuy, and more. The agent handles payment to the Chinese seller.

Step 5: QC at Warehouse

After the seller ships to the agent warehouse, the agent takes QC photos for you. If the product does not match the listing, you can return it. Once you approve, the agent ships it internationally to your address.

Step 6: International Shipping

Choose your shipping line (EMS, SAL, DHL, FedEx, etc.) based on speed and price. The agent packs your items, handles customs declaration, and ships to your country. Typical delivery takes 7-30 days depending on the shipping method.

Supported Buying Agents

MaisonLooks works with all major agents. Click any product and choose your preferred platform.

KakoBuyCNFansACBuySuperbuyLitBuyOopBuyCSSBuySugargooAllChinaBuyUSFansHooBuyHipobuyJoyaGooLoveGoBuyBaseTaoHubbuyCN

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