How to buy from China through pluck. — a beginner's 5-minute guide
Five steps from finding a piece on pluck. to receiving it overseas. No marketing fluff — just the path most buyers actually walk.
Guides & finds
Tips, hauls and shopping guides for buying from China.
Reverse-haul shopping explained: what it is and how it works
Reverse-haul is the practice of overseas buyers ordering from Chinese sellers via shopping agents. Here is the cleanest explanation you will read.
Shopping agents 101: the complete glossary every new buyer needs
Every term you will see in a reverse-haul checkout — agent, warehouse, QC, consolidation, sensitive line — defined plainly. Plus a list of every agent we know.
From browsing to receiving: the full timeline of a China haul
Most first hauls take 2-4 weeks door-to-door. Here is what actually happens in each block — and where the delays usually hide.
7 mistakes first-time buyers make and how to avoid them
Every common first-haul regret in one list — sizing errors, paying for express on a $20 item, forgetting customs, ignoring QC. Avoid all seven and your first order will feel routine.
Is buying reps legal? A practical guide for US, UK, and EU buyers
The actual legal status of buying replica items for personal use in major Western jurisdictions. Not legal advice — practical reality from customs and trademark law.
Agent fees explained: service fee, payment fee, and hidden costs
Every line item your shopping agent charges, decoded. Service fees, payment processor fees, currency conversion spread, storage, packaging — the full menu.
How to switch agents without losing your wishlist
A practical guide to moving items between shopping agents — extracting the original Weidian or Taobao link, transferring saved finds, keeping QC photos.
Customs and import duties: what you actually pay
Real thresholds and duty rates by country. US $800, UK £135, EU €150, AU $1000. What happens when you cross the line, and how carriers charge handling fees.
The Putian sneaker scene explained: factories, tiers, and quality
Putian, Fujian, makes most of the unofficial sneaker world's most-sought replicas. Tier systems, factory naming, and what S, A, and B grades actually mean.
The top Chinese fashion sellers worth following in 2026
Curated by category — streetwear basics, designer-look outerwear, denim, accessories. Sellers ranked by buyer trust and QC consistency.
Where to find replica designer bags on Weidian and what to skip
Bag sellers on Weidian range from carefully-stitched factory replicas to obvious knockoffs. Here is what separates them and what to look for in QC photos.