The old thread is going to be autosaging soon, so why not just start a new one.
Old thread: >>8950701
FAQ (Please Read!):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E0PUag4NzqCCFZ7s2AE_QefWhni2NwvC9sxrRpKeYXk/pub
Taobao Dictionary:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ams6Fl3miZSndGZIUnY0eGludFBMYVJpTF8yTWwzTEE
New Store Spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DBqv6dQIQAgVnBozcElII1vITU0F7R9yBc2-nsX-c1c/edit?usp=sharing
Shopping Services Spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlgllpMiw3VNdGpfWFlYazhjblh5emRjZF9qMkJISWc
Budgeting Spreadsheet Template:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlgllpMiw3VNdG9qTGMwTG1sOG5SbU9KUGpBUVdsV3c&usp=sharing
Pop-up dictionary: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/zhongwen-a-chinese-englis/kkmlkkjojmombglmlpbpapmhcaljjkde?hl=en
Good EL-CH dictionary: nciku.com
Translate text from images: newocr.com
Anon that will translate stuff: [email protected]
REMINDER!: Image search function and detailed filters are only available on non-US/global Taobao, so switch to the default Chinese mainland version in the upper left on the homepage.
Buynosaur encouraged me to bug them everyday about my items being shipped from sellers. If they don't reply to emails, message them on the site around 9pm-4am they'll reply within 10-40 minutes
>>8968523
>>8970920
Petticoat store link: shop60113340.taobao.com
I got petticoats that appeared to have more average poof based on the customer photos. The white one is very short and made of incredibly hard tulle. It's perfect for layering but will probably be pretty itchy against bare skin. It's hard to tell from the way they're hung, but the black one is A-line and the pink one is cupcake-shaped. Both have enough poof for a normal coordinate, and the pink one fits perfectly under my short AP skirts.
Angelic Imprint: shop58746168.taobao.com
These shoes, as cute as they are, aren't very forgiving. The clawfoot heels barely have any room for my toes, and all but the pink ones are slightly narrow. Order a size up (unless you're a size 44 like me. Then god have mercy on you). Other than that, they're very well-built.
Bronasaur is coming through! lol
Found something for any Sailor Moon fans!
>https://world.taobao.com/item/42545089170.htm
Where in the depths of Taobao can this skirt be found?
Best search terms for shoes like these?
>>8973915
I don't think those are going to be nearly poofy enough to be a go-to, but I've been looking for something like the stiff tulle one to add a bit of form to a non loli dress
>>8974753
Would be nice if it was possible to see the actual shoes because this way they only look like random RHS.
>>8974625
It was by Star's Rainbow years ago, also had a dress (url in pic).
>>8974826
Yep, I guess my idea of daily poof is more casual than expected. The store I linked has plenty of handmade petticoats of various lengths and floofiness.
>>8974753
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=520101026519
>>8974900
you can always pick out words from the item name and experiment with those, that's how I turned up this: 鞋丝带软妹
I chose EMS shipping and since the 18th, it's been saying 'Origin Post is Preparing Shipment', is this normal for it to take this many days?
Any good stores that sell full sized (+ non tacky) crowns? Just sick of those sad little crowns that everyone buys from cutiecreator... but along the lines of Voodooodolly's pieces
My cabochon order >>8951340 arrived the other day. I've already gone through some of them, but if anyone's interested in sauce I'll give it.
>>8975753
I both a couple crowns from Wedding shops. They aren't full though. They are meant to be worn tiara style and they have to be secured with a ribbon and pins in the hair somewhere.
Pic related is one I got.
https://world.taobao.com/item/42718268181.htm?fromSite=main
Hey, just wondering if anyone who has had experience with Buynosaur knows how long it normally takes for things to get from the Chinese warehouse to theirs. I don't want to bug them.
>>8976198
Recently ordered from them and it took a few days for everything to get to them and for them to package and weigh it. I'd keep an eye on your account since sometimes they'll have that up before they ever email you.
>>8975753
I'v had my eye on this from aliexpress for a while: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-Manual-wedding-Flowers-Imperial-crown-Hair-Hoop-wedding-ceremony-Photography-Exhibition-Cosplay-Props-Hair-Accessories/32646735112.html?spm=2114.10010108.1000023.4.lEbp3y
>>8976226
Ah okay. I noticed all of my stuff was "in the China warehouse" and emailed them about it and they said they were sending it to theirs (in Hong Kong I guess) but that was about 5 days ago. I'll keep checking. And of course, only because I bugged them about my order, now I found a pair of shoes that would be perfect for a different cosplay, so I'm not sure if I can add them at this point ;_;
>>8976254
I'd say it's a little too late to add to the order. I'd check AliExpress for the shoes?
>>8974910
Thanks anon! Tried that but I didn't use the right words apparently haha
>>8974625
>https://world.taobao.com/item/527698832920.htm?fromSite=main
Doesn't look as cute in the review pics, unfortunately.
>>8976254
I added a couple of things even after everything was in their warehouse, I'd just shoot them an email and ask them if I were you.
Buynosaur is open for quotations again
What are these types of off shoulder dress/shirts called? I saw pulled collar but when I searched it didnt get many results..
>>8978056
strapless, but you'll get cold shoulder type tops/dresses as well
Antaina received my payment on March 30th, and I haven't heard back since. They were faster before and I had two pairs ordered at the time instead of one.
Should I be concerned? Is there some kind of holiday going on?
>>8978093
The answer was so simple, thank you!
>>8974868
Different anon but I have a petticoat from the same shop. I ordered one that's knee-length and it's damn poofy. Really good for my heavier pieces.
>>8973915
Good to know about the shoes. Wanted to order similar ones from a different shop but if they're that narrow I'll make sure to get a size up.
Was curious about how much reddit knew about taobao, found their replica sub and they're using dotdotbuy and basetao? Anyone heard anything about those SS before?
I was going to buy this but my SS warned me they "cannot guarantee the item is authentic." Can I get opinions? It doesn't look like a stole pic but their rating isn't super high. Would you guys risk it?
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=524375847400
>>8978848
What I do in situations like this is go to the shop's home page and look for other items that have comments and reviews, especially with pictures, and go off of that.
How long does it take for items to go from Buynosaur's Chinese Warehouse to Buynosaur?
Hey guys!
I'm getting something custom made off Taobao, I order direct and normally ask my friend for translation assistance but she's away at the moment so I thought I would ask everyone here for help.
The set comes with a pleated skirt, what would I have to say to ask them if they'll make it like a pleated circle skirt instead? I would just send them a Google Translate statement but as it is a custom made item I don't want to mess this up hahah.
What is a good overseas shipping service from Buynosaur? How long did it take you to get it?
>>8979334
Just use an SS like everyone else
>>8979724
I haven't used an SS in like two years anon, been ordering direct the entire time. I can communicate fine with sellers normally, but I just need to clarify this one statement so I don't fuck it up myself.
Finally got my order, if anyone wants reviews, let me know and I'll do it when I get home!
>>8979916
Link to and review of the Shiro wig? I can't make out the URL in the pic.
Anybody know what the best search term for BJD/ball jointed doll bodies are? Bodies specifically, clothing/eyes/wigs seem to clog up the search whenever looking for more generalized terms.
>>8973915
How much size 44 is in mm? How long is your foot in mm? I'm bigfoot (almost 260 mm) and always have problems with those chineese sizes
If anyone's into yukata, dropping this shop link. I just found the most shoujo obi I've ever seen in it.
>https://85909500.taobao.com/index.htm
![T1CHieFD0cXXXXXXXX_!!0-item_pic.jpg_600x600[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/q213hHL.jpg "T1CHieFD0cXXXXXXXX_!!0-item_pic.jpg_600x600[1].jpg")
Does anyone have another link for these? The one on Ribbon Cake only has one review, and I swear I've seen them in another shop that had a lot more. I tried reverse image search but I'm not having any luck.
>>8980480
Did you try copy and pasting terms from the item description into the search bar?
>>8979912
I would love if you could review the cckids wig for me! I've been eyeing it as well as the one from kyouko but wasn't sure which to go for.
>>8979912
Link to the gems and hair clips?
>>8979916
I bought that Tatsumaki wig and it doesn't look that great
Found this on taobao a while back... Like, do they not realize this amount of photoshop is just scary?
>>8981271
They look like BJDs, not even real people...
Everyone is talking about buynosaur customer service but has anyone gotten a package from them ? I've been waiting for them to weigh my stuff and it's almost been a week. I messaged them, they've seen it but they didn't reply
>>8981448
Multiple people have gotten packages from them. They're just swamped. Mention your concerns to them.
>>8981448
I've ordered twice now from them. Got one package pretty quick and a group order I did is still waiting on the second to arrive because we got SAL.
But yeah, they're swamped so just email them again or message them via the website. Did they tell you they're waiting for items to be shipped from their China warehouse or did everything arrive and you were just waiting for weighting? Also check your account on the website, they might have invoiced you already.
>>8981468
I'm just waiting for the weighing. It took them almost 2 weeks to figure out what was going on with one of my seller orders and then almost another week just waiting for the weighing.
I usually get notification in my email right away if they did but no they didn't
Got this stuff so far.. but Im thinking I want to add more shoes or accessories to the order to make shipping a little more worthwhile?
I went a bit mad on the washi tape + stickers..
>>8981878
I NEED.THOSE.SILVER. SHOES!
>>8981882
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z0k.6846577.0.0.rfBtyh&id=520276231295&_u=5208vds02159&pvid=6f9e118e-7af2-4c13-93cc-32210488c2f6&scm=1007.12379.21216.0
if you go through the shop, they got em in a few different styles too!!
Any anons with bigger feet have reviews for larger sized shoes they got? Just curious!
>>8981509
Just shoot them a message on their live chat, they're very responsive there. I usually have all my questions answered there.
>>8981878
REVIEW ON SILVER SHOES WHEN THEY COME PLEASE
How do you handle splitting shipping costs when doing a group order? Do you just ask your SS to weigh items individually?
>>8981878
Link to the pastel chains?
>>8981878
link to the stickers shop?
>>8980500
Yeah, I did, but they're pretty vague and the results were mostly school uniforms or tops with sailor collars.
Buynosaur just told me my package was 3.3kg (probably less once they take out original packaging ) and I picked dhl shipping, anyone have a guestimate of how much they would charge for that?
>>8982186
They have a weight estimate tool, anon.
>>8982186
If you go to the shipping websites, it can tell you how much is it
>>8982029
Will do! Not sure when the order will be posted out.. I think I may add some more shit, but when its due to arrive I shall post again!
>>8982101
Stickers are from:
https://yutongy.taobao.com/?spm=2013.1.1000126.3.lnLr2u
>>8982036
Chain links are here:
I might add, they are quite large and you order it by the piece if you didnt already know!
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.1998246701.5.URTLhb&scm=1007.10152.27619.1p0&id=45306643072&pvid=e9529502-b742-443b-b371-ce75b619a9f6
>>8981878
Link to the faun shawl, please?
Can anyone recommend me a shop that sells comfortable platform shoes with straps? Think generic jfashion. All the ones I've ordered so far are a nightmare to walk in. Would be amazing if they were real leather too but I realise that's pretty far fetched.
Haven't made a taobao order in like over a year and I kind of want to preorder one of the new Dear Celine dresses.
I've only ever used TBR but if I remember correctly, they refuse to do preorders. Any recommendations for another competent SS?
>>8981878
Link to the bob wig and the pom-poms?
This order just arrived. If anyone wants links or reviews, I'll be glad to provide them.
>>8982841
Review on the sailor moon jewelery? Rain House's stuff always looks too good to be true
>>8982841
Review of the Zootopia shirt and the black+red uniform?
This order is supposed to arrive soon-ish. Can post links or reviews later.
Anyone has good search words for jackets or short coats for Lolita?
Google translate give me some "kot" word that is useless
Also, any useful link is appreciated
>>8982841
How are the wigs? Looking for a generally good shop and you've gotten a bit of variety in.
>>8982900
Link for the red and black bows please?
>>8982900
Source (and review when you get it) on the black OP, please? It looks amazing!
Is buynosaur just really busy or something? This is my first order with them, on the spreadsheet it's said my items were in At Buynosaur for a couple of days (maybe a week), so I shot them an email to ask them what was up about 24 hours ago and I haven't gotten a response. Anyone had any similar experience?
>>8982978
Literally people are saying they're busy and people keep asking this.Yes, they're busy. They don't have a huge staff like other SS and then suddenly 20+ rush to them with huge orders. They recently had to stop taking quotes to try to get through with the current orders. If you have questions, message them on the site around 9pm-2am your timezone. they usually open around 9pm my time (It's like 9am or so for them around then).
Also, May 1st(April 30th for us) is Labor Day for them. Don't expect answers then.
What happened to Little Dipper's underskirts? The listing has completely disappeared... I can't seem to find similar underskirts in the same color variety on taobao either
>>8982030
No SS is going to do that for you. You weigh them yourself.
Anyone know where I can find shoes like these in big sizes 9/10 US or at least a search term?
Anyone have the link to the Junji Ito shirt? I would prefer aliexpress but I'll take the taobao one too
>>8982635
TBR did a preorder for me recently.
>>8982438
>https://yutongy.taobao.com/?spm=2013.1.1000126.3.lnLr2u
thanks for the stickers anon, much apreciated
>>8982900
would love a link to the maid dress
>>8982959
Black bow: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=14798120389
The red bow isn't for sale, I think? The listing was for the wig, but it's from gkyouko if you want to check if they have the bow.
>>8982976
Yes, I love the way it looks! This store has a ton of nice stuff
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=527096416606
>>8983126
The listing is just for the apron, I got it to go with the black OP linked above. I think they sell more maid articles though!
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=524290268299
>>8982978
after not hearing back from them for a little while I just got an email from them minutes ago, apparently they stayed up at work last night until like 11 photographing people's orders, so I wouldnt be surprised if you get an update soon
>>8983257
>photographing people's orders
I forgot to even ask for a photo of my group order but we trusted them so we didn't want to bother them since they were already boxing everything up.
>>8983257
oh wait, just noticed the email was from this morning, so around 11:30pm their time. that makes more sense (though damn, that's some dedication to their customers)
Does anyone know what's up with the Shadow Garden jsk from Ecailles De Lune's shop? I can see all their other products just fine, but when I try to view that one I get some kind of error message. It doesn't say it's out of stock..has anyone tried ordering it recently?
>>8982900
seconding the review on the black op and maid dress!
Also could you review the wigs?
Anyone know if you can find decent felting supplies or kits on taobao?
>>8983269
Buynosaur
>>8983257
Oh cool! That helps. Thanks!
>>8982841
what is the love live thing in the bottom right? a wallet? if so, link and review please
>>8983361
Yes, you can. I bought felting wool off Taobao last year and it was really good quality.
Speaking of doing group orders, has anyone done a big group order through Buynosaur? How was the shipping cost and which method did you use? I'm gonna need a full set of 9 for my Love Live group soon and I'm not sure if it's better to go through them or TBR. Thanks!
>>8982845
It's actually not that bad. It's a little on the heavy side, but to be expected from the crystal. It fits decently in my palm, but that isn't much to go off of when I have small hands. It definitely would serve as a good prop for the millennium crystal.
>>8982908
For the top three wigs, I've gotten two wigs from there before. They're actually pretty nice and thick, and pretty much my favorite for character wigs. Haven't tried any of their fashion wigs however.
>>8982851
Zootopia shirt looks pretty much like the stock photo does. The only gripe I have about it is the graphic is iron on I'm pretty sure, leaving the shirt a bit on the stiff side. Not sure how it'll be after a wash but I'll update on that when I do.
>>8982851
Follow up with the military uniform.
This thing is the biggest pain in my side out of all the cosplays I've gotten in this order. It's heavy because of the chains so putting it on is slightly a pain, especially because they get in the way. The chains do come off so that you can put it on. The jacket has three buttons that you can use to close it on one side and two snaps that are hidden on the other to keep it closed.
Everything fit pretty well with the measurements I gave them. The only thing I didn't like about this was that all the button holes on the dress shirt I was given was too small for the buttons so I couldn't button it up. It was the same for the coat, but that was only for one button hole. I figure it wouldn't be too hard to fix though. Might have to take in the pants as well since it's too wide for my taste.
The hat doesn't fit but I didn't expect it to. Never had an experience that a cosplay hat fit.
>>8983593
My mom has that same crystal in her kitchen as a sun catcher. Old lady relics.
>>8983606
Oh. I forgot this note. The bottom flares out and I've been trying to figure out how to fix that . I'm guessing an iron could fix it, but if anyone has any other ideas that'd be great.
>>8983440
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=524772694961
The wallet is pretty much how you'd think any wallet is. The size is pretty average and the print on the outside is clear. So far I like it. We'll see how it is after I use it for a couple of months.
>>8982841
Link and review of the blue school bag and bunny outfit thing? Thanks.
>>8975753
I got this crown, and it's pretty nice and looks just like the photos. Even came with a few spare parts for I case in case something breaks? Not 100% sure what they're for.
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=520048468750
>>8982459
Fawn shawl: http://world.taobao.com/item/524437537761.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4002-1277616725.63.VWwxCc
>>8982754
Wig: https://world.taobao.com/item/43122025984.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4002-4598360506.64.WusN9q
PomPoms: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5-c.w4002-13382262527.34.dHxktr&id=43126995464
Pom poms are real fur, not sure if you want or not?
>>8983123
Okay thanks ! I'll try them and see what happens
>>8982030
Buynosaur will do this for you
I'm trying to update my wardrobe but the things I'm looking for are hard to find because I don't know what search terms to use.
Looking for dark mori/strega, ega and gothic.
Any shop suggestions also welcome.
>>8983757
>Pom poms are real fur
Ah, that's a bit of a shame. Not really a fan of it (even though it's really fucking soft). Thanks for the links, anon.
Just saw that drawing from Buynosaur's Facebook page, anybody know which seller it is from?
Dumb question, but it's safe to buy cheap jewelry right? I don't want anything that might have lead in it.
Has anyone recently ordered a petti from CP and noticed any improvement in the quality? I'm looking for a decent petticoat and hoping to get it within the month, and I'm stuck,
>>8984207
If you need an a-line, I love my Malco Modes petti. Their Jennifer is really soft and has a great shape. I'm not sure if they have any cupcake ones though.
Can anyone help me find a replica of AatP swanlake ~ephemeral tears~?
Is there any decent site for buying secondhand j-fashion? I know there are Facebook sales groups, but I'm wondering if there's a j-fash Lacemarket equivalent.
>>8987708
Save up and/or lose weight. Also, I don't think there was one made of it anyways.
>>8987728
Yahoo japan and mbok, maybe some old livejournal communities are still up if you look around. Next time use the help thread.
>>8987728
General jfashion is mostly sold on mobile apps like fril.jp and mercari
Finally on it's way here. No K cause it was sold out.
It weighed 9.1kg!!
>>8984207
Got one for a friend in my last order about 2 months ago.. She wore it out the other day to a meet.. it was REALLY bad. Hardly any poof at all in comparison to mine which is now 3 years old and was still poofy at the end of the meet. Hers was looking sad right from the start..
So I would say no.. no signs of improvement.. Definitely not ordering from them again any time soon..
>>8978156
>update
Fuuuuuck.
>antaina sent out shoes since April 9th
>arrived in San Fran by the 21st
>stuck in customs til 26th
>en route to China
>China is on a public holiday
So weird that I never knew it was being out in the first place. Sort of freaking out since I need those for the end of May.
>>8987806
link to W dress please?
Since Buynosaur is not in the spreadsheet yet...do they mark down packages? I'm planning a pretty big order and would like to mark the package down to a not too out there price (like my order is 300€ and I want to mark it down to 100€).
Has anyone found any cute items with bdsm themed prints? Like rope tights/thigh highs, general cute anime styled art with bondage going on
>>8988723
Check the menhera thread.
>>8988631
They do. Told me "as long as we can make it plausible to mark down, we'll do it".
>>8988859
damn, every SS I've used marked down my packet as 20$ and never had any problem with customs. 15 kg and 500$
I was about to use Buynosaur but custom fees of my country are huge
>>8988970
So customs believed that 15kg of stuff are only orth 20$? Damn, I had to pay customs for every taobao order I ever made, even that one time taobaoring cancelled all my pre-orders and just sent me one single bolero without asking me first...
>>8988994
yes, only one time they asked me about the money transaction because it seemed fishy, but I just sent an screenshot of another random PayPal transaction which had a similar value to the declared value on packet, and they released my order. No problems.
Anyone know if other shops might carry shoes similar to these? (link for those with small feet: https://world.taobao.com/item/45187862481.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4002-10001310088.50.587b07)
I need a size 39/24.5 but the original shop doesn't have that size.
Is R-series dead or did they move to a different url? I haven't made an order in a long time and their store seems bare.
>>8983040
You can refine your search by shoe size, it's in the category options.
>>8989115
>link for those with small feet!
>got so excited
>tfw still no size 34
we can suffer together anon...i'll be sure to post here if i find some in your size at least
>>8989169
If it helps anon, I've heard these run small/tight so you have to order half a size to a full size up. The 35s they do have might work for you, but I can't speak from experience (sorry!)
>>8988740
yeah thats kinda why I'm here, theres not a single taobao link there, only designer stuff
are there still replicas of these somewhere on taobao? tried image searching and translating "wing sandal" but didn't get much.
>>8989143
Okay, seriously, which country are you from? I get hit by customs on every package (except the ones from CT, I guess it's got something to do with her name...it sounds more beliavable that she's sending me a gift). I used to forge PP invoices, but they started googling my shit so the simply KNOW that it's worth much more. I had to tell them a sob story about how much value the dresses loose on the second-hand market, so I could get away with a 9 € customs fee on a popular dress that goes well above retail (still think she didn't really believe me)....never again, totally stressed me out. I just want cute things for cheap.
My first personal order, I would be happy to link/review anything! It's all arrived
>>8989920
Review on the lace and magic tea party blouse please?
Can anybody help me out with this?
Image to text doesn't do a good job picking up this font so I'm pretty clueless.
If I were to make a guess I'd say
Shoulder
? no idea
Bust
? no idea
Waist
? no idea
Arm length
The measurements after the more obvious ones are really throwing me off.
>>8990078
>shoulder
>suitable for people with shoulder measurements of
>chest
>suitable for people with chest measurements of (84 and under, 88 and under)
>waist
>as above
Clothes length
>>8988539
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.64.WD4vu9&id=526345783022&ns=1&abbucket=12#detail
I just received the package from post office. Tell me if anyone wants a review of something
forgot photo let's try this again
Got my package from antaina today
Wasn't thrilled with the packaging esp since I paid so much in shipping fees but w/e. The tears in the plastic arent that big so the shoes are probably fine (havent opened it yet). I can review the shoes I bought if anyone's interested (plain mary janes and winged creepers)
>>8990346
you paid a lot because shoes are heavy not because they packed it well
>>8990349
i know why i paid a lot (i did ems)
i just wish they had used something a little more durable to wrap it
Can I get some advice from anons who've used Pruany?
I've been using them for several orders without any issues. I wanted to add on a few more items so I added some money using the online recharge (like usual) and the money was pulled out of my PayPal but it is not showing up on Pruany.
I asked Pruany to please check my invoice and they are ignoring it and asking me to deposit more money in.
I'm pretty sure I'm going to file a PayPal claim but my concern is Pruany might cancel all my orders. Not sure where to go from here.
What are good stores for cute pastel clothes? All the ones in the guide don't seem to actually have any...
>>8989920
Review/link to both blouses?
>>8990378
I had this happen to me before. I emailed them with the Paypal transaction number, my Pruany username and my order number. They replied the next day and added my money to the balance. I hope it works out for you!
>>8990393
Thank you!! I sent them an e-mail. Fingers crossed it gets resolved as quickly as yours did.
>>8982900
Sauce on socks plz?
The lace top ones
Also, great taste in everything, anon
10/10
Using Buynosaur for the first time and a little confused. I emailed them but wanted to ask here in case anyone who'd ordered with them before knew anything
I just paid my first payment to purchase the items, but when I added up all the numbers to tell my group members how much they each owed... it seemed like the numbers were really really wrong. If I add up the numbers in Buynosaur's columns for each item separately, its almost twice the amount that they asked me to pay. I'm really nervous now.
>>8990455
This happened to a friend and I with our GO, too. The issue is (most likely) that the spreadsheet code they use doesn't include all the columns the prices are in, so some items don't get automatically added up.
Message buynosaur about it and they'll fix the price/spreadsheet coding.
I guess they use a premade template for orders and haven't adjusted the values to include more in the template or forget to adjust it as they add more items.
>>8990462
I sent them an email, ah I'm so nervous about it. I was kinda hoping it had something to do with the fact that a BUNCH of items I wanted had VIP pricing available, so I was kinda hoping maybe it was that....
Did your friend end up getting a second invoice?
>>8990405
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=522861875209
Here you go, anon! And thanks, that cheered me up on a less than great day.
Did a small order and actually just missed the package. So. I can do any reviews if anyone would want on any of them tomorrow.
>>8990080
Thank you so much!
>>8990470
Yeah, they fixed the spreadsheet and then we paid the correct amount.
You can check the spreadsheet to see if this is what's happened with your order fwiw.
Click on the subtotal box and then look at the top left where the code is (the orange text in the image) and see what rows it includes. If it includes all your items then you're good, if not then they just forgot to include some items in the total.
ie: we got 36 things so our items were in rows 2 - 37, thus the code gets the subtotal by adding k2 through k37 together.
You could fix this yourself if you wanted to but it's probably best to leave it alone and let them fix it since you've already contacted them about it.
Hope that makes sense!
>>8990492
Could you review the shoes, please?
Do you order any school/office supplies from here? I want to get lots of star/galaxy/planet related things for my classroom.
>>8990500
Oh yeah, you're right, they completely left off the last 8 items of my order, how annoying. I'm just going to wait for them to email me back. I was really hoping it was because I was getting some VIP prices. Damn.
Thank you so much, anon, you've really helped calm me down.
>>8990549
Bunches of people order supplies from Taobao. They've got some super cute stationery.
>>8990327
I would love reviews of the I bra and the W dress
Buynosaur was so nice to tell me about the seller who drew on the box and send me a picture. I asked to include it in the package. I'm so happy
>>8990576
I bra: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1-c.w10772994-13099833822.11.3GOrke&id=525592015711 It's a pretty good push up bra. The only thing is that on one of tthe two colors I ordered there is these stitches on either side right under the straps. It's easy to take out but it's kind of weird. The panties are satin-y and same material as the underbust band and feels nice but I dont think I'll wear it.
W dresS: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.64.WD4vu9&id=526345783022&ns=1&abbucket=12#detail
I ordered this in an XL and is like a M-L in US size. It's lightweight and the overlay feels a bit like a light scarf but it's not super thin and the color is bright. It's very short so I would wear tights or leggings underneath.
>>8990580
That is amazing. I'd definitely pay extra shipping for any sellers that drew art on my packaging.
>>8990492
could you review the two bottom cosplays?
>>8983664
Bag: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=10960684122
This thing is actually pretty big. At least bigger than I had anticipated. The bag is pretty smooth feeling and it's lined. Not sure what else to say about it, but it's pretty sturdy.
Rabbit overalls: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=527400490217
I couldn't get a picture because I have no idea where my iron is. Though, this thing is pretty cute. I think mine just ;didn't come with a second button for another strap to go into. So that has to be fixed. The bib rides pretty low. Pretty much like this review picture https://img.alicdn.com/imgextra/i2/130900195690047352/TB2cqQMmFXXXXa2XpXXXXXXXXXX_!!0-rate.jpg . So don't expect it to really cover your chest. Overall a cute thing to wear, but a little underwhelming? I guess I just had more expectations for it.
>>8987806
yoooo can I get links to H, L, M, and R please?
>>8990492
blue sweatshirt link?
>>8989920
Sauce on the tights in the middle?
>>8991373
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=45449416227
Buynosaur just quoted me for some pricey ass shipping. $92 dollars for a 3.5kg I get some of it is for covering small price increases on items when they ordered but $92 is more than the order..I should of stuck with Bhiner for all this.
>>8991639
I only had to pay around 50 USD (42 Euro) for my 2.7 kg package, with Hong Kong Post Air Parcel. What shipping method did you use?
>>8991639
try surface parcel, it's so cheap
and maybe is in Hong Kong Dollar, not USD ? I dunno
>>8991639
I have a hard time believing this...Even the most expensive shipping in that category (2 day 5kg) isn't that much. Where do you live?
>>8991146
Warning for H -
H's shop has the shirts that are those heat and peel off graphics so it stretches and it breaks the graphic. I wouldn't recommend it .I'm kind of disssapointed. Anon warned me but it was already ordered :< https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5-c.w4002-3816067103.92.9sVxR7&id=44711171125
For R and L : The link doesnt' work anymore and I don't remember the shop. I'm sorry
M: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z0d.6639537.1997196601.117.Vwks8t&id=521375702702 This is wehere the GD Jail shirt and where they drew on the box too! It takes a while for them to shop though!
>>8991639
Are you sure you're not confusing the currency? They charge in HKD. I got quoted less than that for a 5.3kg order using a fast shipping method.
>>8991664
Using Surface Parcal currently with the order mentioned above and damn it's killing us. It was super cheap but it's been almost 3 weeks and it still hasn't reached the USA. I guess if you're not on a time crunch where you need your order by the end of May it's a different story but I'm counting down the days hoping it'll update to "Reached destination country!"
>>8991784
...I don't know why you're worried/surprised it's not there at 2 and a half weeks ish when the shipping estimate is 25-40 days. If you were in a time crunch why in the heck would you get the slowest possible shipping? Just wondering.
>>8991841
We got it shipped out weeks ago in early April but it didn't leave Hong Kong until the 17th. We figured it would take a while but I'm used to SAL so I figured 2-3 weeks to get to the USA and then another week-week and a half to get to us since we're East Coast.
I'm not worried/surprised that it's taking so long, I just can't stop checking the shipping status every morning waiting for it to hit American customs.
>>8989920
Review on the fluffy chiffon maid-like headdress from... is that Emomo Shop? I've been looking at it and wondering what it's like. Thanks, anon!
>>8991784
I want to try surface parcel too because I'm a cheap bitch
I almost cannot beleve how cheap is, glad Buynosaur offers that type of shipping.
If you don't mind, approximately, how much weighted your order and how much was the shipping? (sorry I'm still amazed at the shipping cost estimation I cannot believe it)
>>8991958
It's my first time using it since I got an under 1kg order when I first switched to them but yeah, I'm super amazed at how cheap it is.
>Weight: 5.3kg / 11.7lbs
>Cost: $356 HKD / $45.87 USD
>>8991969
thank you
Has anyone ever seen lace like pic related for sale? I think I might have seen it in white and/or black, but I'd love to buy some in other colours!
Problems that I'm having with Buynosaur:
1. They're taking FOREVER to reply to my emails. Like, 5 days in between responses.
2. They weighed my package (finally) and it's 5.4kg?? I don't understand why. It's one cosplay, and some accessories (pictured). Does this look like it should weigh 5.4kg? It's gonna cost almost as much as it cost to purchase to ship, and since they're taking forever to respond to my emails, it's delaying the shipping process. I'm kind of annoyed.
Seller and buyer exchanges are always a laugh.
>>8992053
Not big, it's a fan for dancing, Here's a picture for reference, sorry for the potato quality.
>>8992053
If you bought a full costume and I'm not sure what the second photo is, a wig? A wig that long alone is probably close to 1lb.
>>8992088
>what the second photo is, a wig?
Yeah, a wig.
I dunno, this whole order just doesn't look like almost 12lbs to me. I didn't mention it to Buynosaur, I just told them to let me pay for my shipping, but that was five days ago. Still haven't heard anything or gotten a quote for my shipping, lol. Basically if I do speedpost it'll cost like 71$ to ship, and it'll ship faster than it takes for them to reply to my emails.
>>8992102
Maybe the coat and costume is heavier than you think? I have a LL costume with its accessories as it put a lot of the weight to the order.
I did speedpost. 2 days is when it got to me over the weekend. It's good but you should tell them to try to tape the entire box because the weight opened the box a little
>>8992059
>Wait are you that anon that was all "BUYNOSAUR GAVE ME THIS $40 ITEM FOR ~FREE~"
God I hope so, I need a laugh.
>>8992102
Are you waiting for a mail? Go check your orders on the Buynosaur website. I made the mistake of waiting for them to send me confirmation but it was already payable on the website.
>>8992180
Nope, they haven't set it up yet.
>>8992185
Speaking of how they haven't set up my payment for shipping yet, they haven't even taken pictures or shown me my items yet, and I know my items have been in their warehouse for at least a week and half.
>>8992219
If I see it correctly, you went with the 2-day estimated shipping option so of course it's going to be balls to the walls expensive. Next time go with a cheaper option. It'll take a tiny bit longer but should also still be trackable.
>>8992185
Oh, well that sucks then. Sorry it's not that simple solution, anon.
>>8992297
Don't worry anon, you didn't pay anything so your order isn't sent already; sure there will no problem on changing the shipping method.
>>8992053
Go on their live chat and ask them anon, they're really responsive there
>>8992565
They just emailed me back (I sent a follow up email this morning), they're gonna get pictures to me today and set up my payment for shipping and give me a 5% discount for waiting, so I'm happy with that. It's not much but it's the thought that counts. Hopefully this gets shipped soon!
>>8992053
Are you going with the option where they don't repack your items from the original packaging? I got a lot more items (at least 2 coats, multiple sweater tops and a few shorts/skirts, 1 long wig, and some smaller items) for my last taobao haul that ended up being ~5kg but my forwarder repacked my items and jammed it all into the smallest shipping box possible.
Any particular stores that sells sweaters or jumpers? Preferably in pastel colors, and not too long? Have been searching for a while but I didn't found anything of my liking.
>>8989920
>>8989932
>>8990382
>>8991940
I'll review these first and get the lace a bit later, I want to retake a less blurry photo for those.
>https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=25307620856
Magic Tea Party Blouse. Really pleased with this one, the elbow length sleeves are very cute and flattering. The material is very soft and on the opaque side for "chiffon". Has a very subtle sheen, reminds me of the "peachskin" fabric from Joann's in look and texture. It's well constructed and comes with 2 detachable bows and waist ties. The lace quality is so-so but it's used very sparingly.
>https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=40924715174
White blouse. The construction is surprisingly good for such a cheap blouse, the ruffles are very even, no crazy haphazard hems like you sometimes see. The fabric is the thin crepe-like chiffon you see on a lot of cheap blouses, and it doesn't feel too nice against the skin. But it's what you expect. Also I'm 5'6" and the sleeves are too short, which I also expected, so I'm probably not keeping this one.
>https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=525959681980
Sheer ruffle headdress. It is from Emomo Shop! It is a little shinier than the pictures, and the pearls are not quite 100% straight, which makes it a little "cheap" looking, but it's still extremely cute and I think it's nice for the price. It comes with 2 big alligator clips to hold it on securely, which I appreciate.
>>8991432
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=525166306793
They're from Lyre Ivy, same release as the jsk. If you really want them I'm probably going to sell mine on, printed tights are not really my thing.
>>8987806
Reviews on A and B and T when you get them please? And links too if that's ok!
>>8984207
Malco modes doesnt have a cupcake petti yet but try messaging them about it anon. Another anon is trying to start an email campaign to get them to consider creating a cupcake petti. So please send in a request !
Any horror bat bag replicas yet?
I would have bought the legit one but at the time it was between the bag or HL, so I went with the dress.
now I dont want to pay scalper prices for it
>>8993447
Yes. Anon did a review of it last thread. Check the archives.
>>8993447
There was a really nice one posted either in the last thread or the one before, try looking there.
I'm starting to get a bit nervous since I need my items by the end of May and my spreadsheet has been saying "at China warehouse" for a week now for every item. I'm using Buynosaur btw. I messaged them earlier, so I hope they're able to respond.
So far they've been super nice, just really slow in responding.
I wonder how big my package will be; I got a lot of accessories and such.
>>8993777
Just make you sure you get the Speedpost or Air Parcel then.
How long did it take you guys to get a quote from Buynosaur? It's only been a couple days since I've put in my quote form but I guess I'm just nervous. I don't want to bug them too much since I know they're pretty busy right now, I'm just trying to get my stuff by the end of May.
>>8993826
If you want it by the end of May, send them a mail with your details and a reminder to keep you posted. They can sometimes drop off for days on end but generally respond pretty quickly when you send a mail. Same advice as anon above you gave, once everything is in their posession, pick Speedpost or Air Parcel since it'll probably not arrive on time otherwise.
>>8993832
Thanks anon! Will do. Are those Fedex or UPS options? I've never really had the ability to choose shipping beyond EMS or Airmail, so I wasn't sure which was fastest.
>>8992915
Is the headdress made of organza or chiffon?
>>8993843
They're Hong Kong Post options. Speedpost and Airpost came out to be almost the same amount for me and speedpost is a lot faster, it would ship in about 2 days.
http://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/postage_calculator/index.html
>>8993887
Thanks for explainingl!
>>8992861
Thanks non!
>>8993238
A : love live mermaid https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.19.e0Ubey&id=43452888611&ns=1&abbucket=12#detail
Very pretty. it came with the accessories, the swim top, a very plain swim bottom, a long skirt, a two panel wrap, the back white bow(?) an over wrap (the waist things) and the fin. [I am only wearing skirt, panel wrap, fin, and swim top in picture]
You definitely need someone to help you wrap yourself and you can't really move but the bottom fin piece is stretchy. The size is One Size but can fit into a US M - L . I'm a US L-XL. If you're a XS-S, the side waist things might be too big for you and it'll just look like you're being swallowed. The swim top doesn't have support but it comes with strap hooks on it so you can find indivisible straps and add that on.
B: floral happi https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1-c.w4004-7482443636.2.n9bLhx&id=520419177077
Ok so the LOOK is embroidered but it's actually just screen printed on. A little disappointing about that but it's fine. It's not too big of a deal because I don't have to worry about any of the strings coming off. Usually happis are free size but if you want to achieved that loose drapey look, US L and under. There is a elastic and is cinched a little at the waist. it doesn't come with a tie unlike the cat one (C in my haul picture)
T; heart bleed choker https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3-c.w4002-4536416.36.WLW3Tu&id=45049115793
This one is from same shop as U, V and AA. I think mine is just a little off but the back of the heart still has some glue bit thats easy to rub off. The choker strap is pretty decent quality. It's nothing that can really break too easily and it's like the pic so I'm happy
Why is everyone using Buynosaur. Does someone work there or something?
>>8994212
> advertised on cgl months ago(?)
> bunch of gulls tried it, reviewed it well
> customer service speaks english well and is professional without being stiff
> gulls see good reviews and are willing to try something new
> repeat
They also know they've got a lot of gulls using their service and have made nods to this a couple of times.
Opinion-based input? Honestly, I think it's their levity that attracts a lot of people. I find it comfortable to talk to them, and I realize that being amicable isn't necessary for efficient service, but I like it. As long as their fees and service stay as they are, I'll probably go back to them in the future because of it.
>>8994240
So people use them because they use emotocons and say 'rawr' at the end of sentences? I'm super confused because I used them and wasn't impressed. Its not like the price is good nor are they efficient so its weird that everyone seems to gravitate to them just cause they advertised here once.
>>8993854
It's organza, it has a slight woven texture
>>8994241
they were good but then they got overwhelmed by too many gulls as does every other SS that we all collectively go to (TBR, etc
You don't have to use them if you don't want to, in fact please don't so they are less swamped by the time I get around to my next order
Maybe a weird question, but I guess it doesn't hurt to ask: has anybody seen any nice EVE online merch on taobao? Don't know what I'm looking for exactly, something small but fun..? Just want to surprise my bf with a small gift between all the frills I've ordered. I could only find pretty boring shirts and posters and I'm looking for something more...gadget-y?
So I haven't received an item yet. Talked to the buynosaurs and they said they would contact the seller and would email me when the seller responded. This was a few days ago. Should I contact them again? I wouldn't be so persistent but I'm gonna need this order real soon.
>>8995134
I'd use their website chat and just ask if they'd heard from the seller.
I just realised I've not heard back from Buynosaur since the 14th of April (because of exams I didn't really think about it). All my items are purchased, I've just never been sent an email about shipping and there's no pay thing on their site. I've sent them an email, it's just a bit strange.
>>8990580
That looks so good anon, can I ask for source?
So I know Buynosaur really take their time getting back to you after the first quote, but it's been 7 days now and I've only got the automatic first response. Some items were pre-orders that are now closed or are closing soon. How likely is it that they've already purchased my stuff but just forgot to let me know? Not having any information about my order on their site is killing me, but maybe I'm just so used to see the list of items I've bought like on taobaoring or spreenow. I'm already thinking about ordering some of the pre-order stuff with spreenow, too, cause I really don't want to miss it...
>>8995819
If they haven't replied to your first quote and you haven't paid yet, they likely haven't bought it yet.
>>8995825
Sooo it's most likely that I won't get my pre-orders, right?
Well, that sucks.
>>8995819
I'm in a similar situation except I've actually paid and I have no idea whether they've bought the item or not. I regret joining the hype train so late in the game and I'm this close to getting a refund and dragging my sorry ass back to Pruany.
For all the people worried about buynosaur, I think this is the way it is. The sooner you send them a message (or another follow up message) in their live chat the sooner they respond. If you don't send anything it might be a while.
Or try another SS so I can have the Buynosaurs to myself. :^)
I think I'll try buynosaur, because is the only I found who do surface parcel (which is so so so cheap)
Taobaoring stops doing it, and I only can choose SAL with them...
>>8995950
Dammit you can keep your cute dinosaurs, the only reason why I tried them in the first place was the because the store wasn't accepting my payment directly. Maybe because of my foreign address, Alipay would automatically reject my payment and the following page would say "seller canceled transaction" or something.
Are there any cutsew OPs available, preferably more cotton than chiffon? Trying to search with a mishmash of terms isn't helping much.
>>8995779
If you click on "Account" in the top bar thing, nothing shows up? If your order shows up there, it should have the option to pay (unless they didn't set it up, of course).
>>8995960
I used them before the hype and they were super quick to answer any questions and didn't mind me changing my shit up all the time. Once the hype train people leave it'll get back to the great shopping service it was before. I am patient.
>>8996278
I've already paid for the items. Just not shipping. My order shows up just no option to have them shipped to me/no indication there or on the spreadsheet that they've left the Chinese warehouse
>>8995944
I thought Pruany was garbage? Or have they stepped up their game recently.
>>8996324
This. They were super quick to respond and very friendly before they got so overworked and my second order finished right before they temp closed and the only downside to it was the spreadsheet error where they undercharged us and we didn't get photos of our order but we alerted them to the error and it was just a code mix-up and the no photos didn't bother us.
Once the hype goes down they'll be less busy or they'll hire more employees and they'll be quicker to respond again and everything.
>>8995944
I created an order with pruany a month after I did one with Buynosaur, had it processed, and received it while my Buynosaur order is still being processed. There was an issue with one of my items not being available at first but I'm not quite sure what happened
>>8996601
How long did it take you to get your order anon? I just got my Buynosaur spreadsheet, but they warned me I might not get my package by the end of the month when I need it because sometimes sellers "just take a while to ship". I can't really afford to have Buynosaur take too long with replies/processing/ordering and everything so I'm considering trying another SS. It never seems to take more than a couple weeks to get items into the warehouse so I'm worried...
>>8996664
I still haven't gotten my Buynosaur order actually. Placed on March 18th, and the item mix up was solved April 4th, but it's still listed as being processed/not at warehouse yet
Pruany was placed on April 11th and I got it last week. Paid for EMS shipping because I was worried but probably could have gotten away with not doing it.I'm not sure if this helps, but hopefully it does!
>>8996679
Have you contacted Buynosaur about your order?
>>8996691
Yeah, last I heard they were waiting on the seller( which isn't their fault of course) who should have shipped items a couple of days ago so we will just see what happens
