Buying Guides
How to buy from China, honestly explained
No hype, no sales pressure. These guides cover the real process, the real costs, and the real risks of buying Chinese products from abroad — so you can decide with your eyes open.
Start hereHow to Buy from Taobao in 2026
The complete guide for international buyers: five methods compared, a step-by-step proxy-buying walkthrough, real cost breakdowns, and how to avoid counterfeit and customs traps.
NewAuthentic Chinese Tea Ware: a buyer's guide
Yixing clay teapots, gaiwan and Jingdezhen porcelain — how to tell real zisha from machine-made fakes, fair 2026 prices, red flags, and shipping fragile ware safely.
NewBracelets & Collectibles (文玩): a buyer's guide
Red sandalwood zitan vs dyed wood, agarwood fakes, bodhi seed beads, walnut pairs and seals — five field tests, honest prices, and the red flags to walk away from.
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