Sep 18, 2026Buying Guides

1688 and Taobao Purchasing Agent Service

Want to buy from 1688 or Taobao but cannot pay or communicate with sellers? We help overseas buyers order, pay, receive, inspect, consolidate, and ship goods from China.

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1688 and Taobao Purchasing Agent in China for Overseas Buyers

1688 and Taobao offer a huge range of products at competitive prices, but they are mainly designed for Chinese buyers. For overseas customers, purchasing from these platforms can be difficult.
Many sellers only speak Chinese. Some do not support international shipping. Most sellers require local Chinese payment methods. Product details, domestic delivery, return policies, and packaging requirements can also be confusing if you are not familiar with the process.
Our 1688 and Taobao purchasing agent service helps overseas buyers complete orders from Chinese online platforms more easily.
You send us the product links and order requirements. We help you communicate with the seller, confirm details, pay in China, receive the goods, inspect them, consolidate packages, and arrange international shipping.

Platforms We Can Help You Buy From

Platform
Service Support
1688
Product confirmation, seller communication, RMB payment, warehouse receiving
Taobao
Order placement, payment, package receiving, basic checking
Tmall
Brand store purchase, order follow-up, delivery tracking
Chinese online stores
Communication, payment, receiving, shipping support
WeChat suppliers
Chat communication, order confirmation, payment support

What Problems Can We Help Solve?

Buying from 1688 or Taobao from overseas often comes with problems such as:
  • Cannot register or use the platform smoothly
  • Cannot pay with international payment methods
  • Seller only communicates in Chinese
  • Product options are confusing
  • Seller does not provide international shipping
  • Difficult to confirm size, model, color, or packaging
  • Multiple orders arrive separately
  • No one checks the goods before export
  • International shipping cost is unclear
We help make the process easier and more controlled.

Our Service Includes

Product Detail Confirmation

Before placing an order, we help confirm important product details with the seller, such as:
  • Price
  • Stock availability
  • MOQ
  • Color
  • Size
  • Model
  • Material
  • Packaging
  • Domestic delivery time
  • Whether customization is available

Order Placement

After you confirm the product and cost, we place the order on your behalf.

RMB Payment

We help pay sellers in China using local payment methods.

Domestic Delivery Tracking

We follow up with the seller and track the domestic delivery to our warehouse.

Warehouse Receiving

When packages arrive, we register them and check the basic package condition.

Basic Product Checking

We can check:
  • Product quantity
  • Model
  • Color
  • Size
  • Visible damage
  • Packaging condition
  • Labels or SKU information
  • Whether the product looks consistent with the order

Photo or Video Confirmation

We can send photos or videos before international shipment so you can confirm the goods.

Consolidated Shipping

If you purchase from multiple shops or suppliers, we can combine your packages into one shipment to save cost and simplify delivery.

How It Works

Step 1: Send Product Links

Send us your 1688, Taobao, Tmall, or supplier links with quantity and product requirements.

Step 2: Confirm Details and Cost

We check the product information and confirm the price, domestic shipping fee, estimated service fee, and shipping options.

Step 3: Make Payment

After your approval, you pay us. We then pay the seller in China.

Step 4: Receive Goods

The seller ships the goods to our China warehouse.

Step 5: Check and Consolidate

We check the goods, take photos if needed, and consolidate all packages.

Step 6: Ship Internationally

We arrange suitable international shipping according to your destination, budget, and delivery time.

Suitable Customers

This service is ideal for:
  • Overseas buyers purchasing from 1688
  • Customers who want to buy from Taobao or Tmall
  • Small businesses testing products
  • E-commerce sellers
  • Dropshipping or wholesale buyers
  • Buyers purchasing many small items from different shops
  • Customers who need one China address to receive all goods
  • Buyers who need help paying Chinese sellers

Why Choose Us?

  • We communicate with sellers in Chinese.
  • We help avoid wrong orders before payment.
  • We can pay sellers in RMB.
  • We receive and organize all packages in China.
  • We check goods before shipping.
  • We consolidate orders from different sellers.
  • We arrange international delivery to your country.
  • We keep the process transparent and practical.


FAQ

Can I send you many 1688 links?

Yes. You can send multiple links. Please include quantity, color, size, model, and any special requirements.

Can you help me pay 1688 suppliers?

Yes. We can help pay 1688 suppliers in RMB after order confirmation.

Can you check the goods before shipping?

Yes. We provide basic checking after the goods arrive at our warehouse. Detailed inspection can be arranged if required.

Can you combine Taobao and 1688 orders together?

Yes. We can receive goods from different platforms and consolidate them into one shipment.

Can you ship to my country?

We can arrange international shipping to many countries by express, air freight, sea freight, or other suitable methods. Please send us your destination country and product information.

Call to Action

Want to buy from 1688 or Taobao but need help in China?
Send us your product links now. We will help you order, pay, receive, check, consolidate, and ship your goods.