How to Buy From a Chinese Shopping Agent (2026 Beginner Guide)

A shopping agent (or "buying agent") is a service that buys items from Chinese marketplaces — Taobao, Weidian and 1688 — on your behalf, stores them in a warehouse, takes QC (quality check) photos, then ships everything to you internationally. It's the standard way to buy reps from outside China.

The full process

1. Find an item. Browse QCSFind and open any product. Every find links straight to the seller through an agent.
2. Pick your agent. On the product page, choose Hipobuy, Kakobuy, CNFans or another agent. Signing up through the link unlocks welcome coupons (up to $450 in shipping vouchers).
3. Order and pay. The item loads pre-filled on the agent. Choose your size/variant and pay — the agent buys it from the seller for you.
4. Check QC photos. When your item reaches the agent's warehouse, they photograph it. Review the QC before you ship so you can catch any issues.
5. Ship it home. Combine everything into one parcel, pick a shipping line, and pay for international shipping. Track it with our package tracker.

Tips to avoid getting scammed

• Only ever pay through the official agent checkout — never send money directly to a seller or a stranger.
• Always check QC before shipping.
• Ask the community before large orders.

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