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How to buy on Kakobuy step by step (2026)
A simple guide to buying Taobao/Weidian/1688 products through Kakobuy: sign-up, ordering, quality control and international shipping.
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What a W2C agent is and how to choose the best one
An explanation of what a shopping (W2C) agent does, how they make money, and how to pick a reliable one with good shipping and quality control.
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What QC photos are and how to review them
Quality-control (QC) photos are your best tool to avoid surprises. Learn what to check before shipping your order.
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How to choose the best batch of a product
The same product often has several batches from different factories. Learn to pick the best one by quality, price and reputation.
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How to save money buying reps: price, coupons and shipping
Tricks to pay less: price-drop alerts, agent coupons, comparing cashback and optimizing international shipping.
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The best shopping agents (reps) in 2026: comparison
A comparison of the most-used W2C agents in 2026 — CNFans, Kakobuy, Mulebuy, OOPBuy, Superbuy — by fees, shipping, quality control and ease of use.
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How to buy on Weidian step by step (with an agent)
Weidian has some of the best rep sellers. A guide to buying on Weidian from outside China using an agent, with links and QC photos.
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How to buy on Taobao from outside China
Taobao is China's largest marketplace. A step-by-step guide to buying on Taobao from your country using a shopping agent.
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Duties, VAT and customs when buying from China with an agent (2026)
Which taxes you pay on a parcel from China in the EU: VAT from the first euro, the flat €3 duty since July 2026, carrier fees and seizures.
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Mexico customs when buying from China with an agent (2026)
What you pay on a parcel from China in Mexico: the 33.5% global courier rate, the USD 2,500 cap, who collects it and what happens with replicas.
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Argentina customs when buying from China with an agent: 2026 courier regime
Argentina's courier regime after Decree 604/2026: 5 shipments a year up to USD 3,000, USD 400 duty-free allowance, 21% VAT and replicas.
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Colombia customs when buying from China with an agent (2026)
What you pay in 2026 on an express or postal parcel from China in Colombia: VAT from USD 50, duty above USD 200, and replicas.
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Chile customs when buying from China with an agent (2026)
What you pay on international purchases in Chile since the USD 41 exemption ended: 19% VAT from the first dollar, duty from USD 500, and replicas.
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Reps glossary: QC, batch, W2C, GP and more (for beginners)
A dictionary of reps terms: W2C, QC, batch, GP, haul, cop, seller, spreadsheet… everything you need to start without getting lost.
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Is buying reps legal and safe? What you should know
We answer the most common questions: the legality of buying replicas, payment safety with agents, risks and how to buy smart.
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Chinese sizing: how to get the size right when buying reps
A practical sizing guide for buying clothes and sneakers from China: how to read measurements, convert sizes and avoid returns.
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How to use a reps spreadsheet (and why CNFinds is better)
Community spreadsheets gather W2C links. We explain how to use them safely and how CNFinds improves them with photos, filters and AI QC.