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.

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How 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.

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Authentic 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.

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Bracelets & 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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