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The blog is the backbone of Howtotao. If you’re a beginner and want to learn to how to buy products from China online you’re in the right place. In this section, you will find useful articles on how to purchase and ship from Chinese websites.
Four Ways to Translate Taobao Words into English
Wondering how to figure out some of those Chinese words on a taobao screen? While a browser translator like Google Chrome will ultimately give you
Superbuy Review and Guide: Is It Really All That Good?
Superbuy(Formerly Known as Dotdotbuy) has been around for quite some time (since 2012), attesting to its popularity and success as a taobao shopping agent. Superbuy
How to View Taobao Rating System and Choose a Reliable Taobao Store ?
All that fabulous stuff you can find shopping in China with taobao is so tempting. Gorgeous photos of hip fashion, unbelievably low prices, and reliable
Taobao vs. AliExpress: Where Should I Buy My Stuff ?
International shoppers looking to source from China need to know that Taobao and AliExpress are two very different beasts. To put it in a nutshell:
China UPS
UPS, or United Parcel Service Inc., was founded in 1907 as a messenger company in Seattle, U.S. It is the world’s first package delivery company
China EMS
EMS international express is a special service offered by Universal Postal Union. In many countries, EMS items enjoy preferential processing by the Posts, Customs, and
CSSBuy Review: Is CSSBuy Good, Safe & Trustworthy?
CSSBuy is a clean, slick, streamlined taobao agent that is a pleasure to use. The company has been in business for 4 years and has
BuyChina Review: Is BuyChina a Reliable and Legit TaoBao Agent?
BuyChina calls itself an international version of the largest online store (China Taobao). For the uninitiated, it’s a no-holds-barred international eBay platform that unlocks the
Spreenow Review: Is It a Good Taobao Agent?
SpreeNow has been trading for six years, also under the name TabaoNow. Early on, from 2007, the group mounted small-scale “sprees” in various forums, and