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].
A rough guide on the new forwarding service: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/myoq4zzz5s5pu5t/5GGaij-8os
Always like the old thread.
Nice edition though.
>>8716161
Link*
Old thread
>>8701095
I never realized how hard it would be to sit there and stare at the pictures of my stuff that came in but I can't ship yet because I'm waiting on 15 more items.
>>8716187
Omg, link to the wand?
>>8716201
It's a selfie stick wand. Best kind, especially when they're $3.50 each.
>http://world.taobao.com/item/520455108686.htm?fromSite=main
My wallet and bank are not going to be happy about the shipping quote..
Andddd I am still finding more shit to buy..
Waiting on last items to arrive and then I will split the order and leave the custom items to wait so I can't add any more..
>>8716215
So much pretty stuff, anon!
>>8716187
I want THAT SHARK THINGY WHATEVER
If I use taobao's integrated forwarding service, is it possible for them to check the size of something? Ive had issues when purchasing some shoes in the past, recieving the wrong size and color alltogether.
>>8716303
yes, most likely. It will be troublesome because they don't reply very fast most of the time, but judging from the fact that I have had to contact them a couple times about storage of my items only to have them tell me that an item is missing (I had to go out of my way to inquire about my items, but at least this indicates that they check your items before storing them), you can also probably ask them to put a request to the warehouse to check color/size.
I bought like $300 worth of stuff? I found the paper tape and zakka section and plus size mori sweaters.
>>8716389
post socks bls, the cat ones
and those meguca slippers
i've found a few stores that make really cute, girly lingerie but i've mostly found panties. anybody have any recommended stores for very feminine, ruffly, etc. kind of lingerie? typing "lace bra" and such only brings up the generic shit that every big store sells the same of.
>>8716389
Link to the sailor dress please?
My bread dress and blouse just arrived at my ss's office. It looks really good but I'm still waiting to see it in person. Kinda wishing I got it in burgundy because that ribbon edge is a different enough shade to look off but the print popped better on a mint background. I'm so excited gulls!
I know that taobaoring is sometimes really on top of things, and other times abhorrently slow. Does anyone know if they're still working at a decent speed right now? Maybe once the 11/11 settles down? Or is there another one that would provide faster service for now?
>>8716435
Yo, this is INCREDIBLY cute! Did you link to it last thread? I really want one.
>>8716213
Do you mind giving a review when you get them? Thinking about getting one for a gift.
>>8716405
if this isn't what you want, post pics of what style you're looking for. found these searching "princess bra"
https://saacheer.taobao.com
https://moquancuo.taobao.com
https://jiashier.tmall.com
https://shop58087190.taobao.com
https://floorra.tmall.com
https://shop72586067.taobao.com
>>8716435
I got the burgundy but no pic from SS. I will try to remember to throw some pics up when it actually gets here.
>>8716491
No, somebody else did a few threads ago and that's where I saw it. It was apparently a preorder but I contacted them about it and they seem to just be taking orders whenever now so you should go get it anon!
>>8716523
Please do!
>>8716435
Is that blouse still avaliable? Sauce?
dumb q: does anybody know if taobaoring will buy anime merch? i'm a bit confused on what they consider intellectual property rights
Bough supplies for crafts and stuff, then thought why not get some stuff for myself?
Queue wallet crying.
>>8716525
omgosh link to store shop please!
>>8716597
and part 2
Ended up doing some Christmas gift shopping
anyone know of tb lolita brands that have anything christmas-y/winter appropriate out yet? saw that neverland released a velvet jsk and it looks alright but i keep reading so-so reviews about their quality so that makes me weary.
>>8716599
anon, is that listing for the glasses or the chain?
>>8716606
Both
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1-c.w4004-7420012792.10.suyRSS&id=520622585695
>>8716215
Links to the duck bowls and socks please
>>8716676
Fellow duck fan~
Here are the socks-
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3-c.w4002-2991468514.114.UH3RZf&id=520611327312
Anddd the bowls, which are sent at random-
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3-c.w4002-12221556791.57.TITqiG&id=20221861177
Somewhat relevant although not requested..
In my hunt for ducks I also found this candy? Not sure if youre interested?
Lollipops-
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5-c.w4002-12497721348.46.YKQIEp&id=41550357082
Gummis-
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5-c.w4002-12497721348.35.w5m1WL&id=522891996692
Marshmallows-
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5-c.w4002-12497721348.76.xM6XFj&id=43551354013
Might die if you eat random Taobao candy.. but yah know.. DUCKS!
>>8716578
Yeah, they'll buy it.
>>8716283
It's a shark purse + wallet combo. Getting it for a Christmas gift.
>http://world.taobao.com/item/45816169330.htm?fromSite=main
>>8716500
Sure thing! Might be a while since I've got that order shipping together with my 11.11 order via SAL and none of my 11.11 stuff has come in yet.
>>8716522
nah, this is awesome, anon! thanks so much!
>>8716134
Am I missing something in the new store spreadsheet? I thought there were more categories besides wigs and beauty.
>>8716215
sauce on the grey wig?
>>8716599
link to the penguin sweater?
>>8716599
Giraffe shirt link please
>>8716525
Yes! Link please!!
>>8716389
Can I please have a link to the bottom pair or poka dot pants?
my current christmas cart. still working on it before i pull the trigger next weekend. probably gonna cheap out and do the slowboat shipping because i know EMS will kill me and also so it'll arrive around xmas. sorry for the huge ass file!
>>8716548
I think so? Right now they only have the option to pay the balance due on the blouse but I think you can just shoot them a message.
http://world.taobao.com/item/45137763167.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4004-10893240833.6.OiyByB
>>8716598
>>8717043
Here you go!
https://shop61592032.world.taobao.com/?spm=a312a.7728556.2015080705.12.5YzDrN
>>8717160
yikes, forgot the lingerie.
>>8716599
Link to the green dress and floral crown please
>>8717160
What are those little boxes in the top row, decorative postage stamps? Also dat banana windbreaker. Beautiful.
>>8717176
i think so! they're really cute and since everything is so cheap, you have to reach a minimum amount since they have free shipping, so i threw them in. also, i had to have that banana windbreaker as soon as i saw it.
>>8716744
Ahh the candy is so cute. Thanks anon!
>>8717169
Thanks so much!
>>8717160
>probably gonna cheap out and do the slowboat shipping because i know EMS will kill me and also so it'll arrive around xmas
I only hope and pray it actually gets to you before the new year, anon. personally I'd be afraid to gamble on ordering in the middle of november and getting it before the holidays, unless you're already really close to china.
>>8716215
Link to those stickers? They look like Rilakkuma from here...
>>8717232
damn, i totally forgot about that. nah, i'm in the usa but i was just being cheap. you're right, it's probably much better to spring for EMS and get things a little earlier than the holidays.
>>8717172
Sauces for all of these please!
>>8717252
sailor moon:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=44296509128
all the other stuff:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=41359439872
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=40220099428
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=19692010852
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=16944507051
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=41197589522
happy shopping, anon!
>>8716187
Link to the letterman jackets/cardigans, please?
Does anybody know what the difference between ePacket shipping and China Post Registered Airmaill shipping is? Does ePacket come with tracking? It's cheaper but I don't want to save a few bucks only to find I can't keep tabs on my package.
Also, those with experience with spreenow, do they round the weight up to the nearest kilogram?
anybody still have a pending second (duplicate) charge on their account from 11/11? one payment cleared, but there's a second one still marked as processing. I could have sworn it cleared up the day after on 11/12, but it's back again...
>>8717160
Source on banana jacket (sorry i can't read the url) and black x white cat sweater please anon?
>>8717160
>Those paws
I-I NEED IT
>>8717339
cat sweater: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=523940688513
banana jacket: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=522693326011
happy shopping!!
>>8717343
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=523789810701
they're cute AND cheap... treat yourself.
>>8717333
I was under the impression that you can track with both, though they might require specific websites to track them. Aliexpress is advertising its use of ePacket, which they claim can be tracked all the way to your door.
Does anyone know any taobaos more along the lines of otome? What chinese word would you use to search for otome there in general?
>>8717256
Bless you
>>8717261
Sorry anon, they were fukubukuro and sold out. Each one should have a different anime print on the back but TBR wasn't nice enough to take pictures of the backs for me.
Here's the shop they came from though!
>https://shop36718848.world.taobao.com/
>>8717522
there are a lot of listings for it because it's a liz lisa rip-off but it's only for the iphone! any variation of the title will probably bring up the other listings for it:
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=522045808768
bunny hat: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=523883901263
>>8717160
Oooh, that's a super cute haul! Link to the item that goes with this?
>>8717591
thanks so much! here you go, anon: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=520518717768
>>8717599
Nice!! Thanks bunches
My Mori Girl haul, just got into the fashion. I'd be willing to do a review on these items if anyone would like that.
>>8717728
Yes, please! Really interested in getting the scarves and tops you posted. Thanks!
>>8717728
Link to the tights on the top left and bottom right stripey ones?
>>8716389
Anon, did you order directly from taobao ?
Those slippers are very cute
>>8717540
Thank you!!
>>8717735
Alright then, I'll be sure to review it when it comes. Here's the tops:
http://world.taobao.com/item/41632027716.htm?fromSite=main
http://world.taobao.com/item/41113583037.htm?fromSite=main
Here's the scarves:
http://world.taobao.com/item/41480757596.htm?fromSite=main
http://world.taobao.com/item/522587831035.htm?fromSite=main
>>8717736
Here you go:
http://world.taobao.com/item/42610600362.htm?fromSite=main
http://world.taobao.com/item/40702445727.htm?fromSite=main
>>8717591
Anon if you're interested I have this dress's replica. It's in a light pink. I am in the US.
Does anyone know any good stores with DIY iphone cases?
>>8716971
penguin sweater- https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.233.JzIvjp&id=524257636110&ns=1&abbucket=20#detail
>>8717036
Giraffe shirt- https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=44745010314&spm=0.0.0.0.xXXwZw&sku_properties=-1:-1
And I ended up getting a giraffe sweater too, if you're a giraffe loving anon (pictured)
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.86.HFkR8G&id=36140946994&ns=1&abbucket=20#detail
>>8717175
Green dress, got the mathematical version! https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=0.0.0.0.IoS33o&id=523842436300
can't find the link to the flower crown, sorry anon
>>8717522
Horn headband- https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5-c.w4002-8113298633.110.tHvALr&id=39654846639
>>8717728
Link to the berry accessories? So cute.
Can anyone recommend some shabby chic home decor shops?
Anyone have any source for some fawn fur? my need has not been met
>>8716523
Yes, please do, anon! Maybe just a shot in natural lighting and a shot indoor lighting, if you could. I'd just like to see if the print still pops in burgandy and if the ribbon edge looks okay.
what taobao store are these stock photos from?
>>8716827
Ahh~ I'll probably get mine before yours then but thanks eh!
>>8717348
You're a star, thanks anon!
>>8717784
Yeah, forwarding service is really easy? I think as long as you have Chrome auto translate everything, it's pretty straightforward, especially since there's a forwarding guide in the thread sticky? (Or used to be) The only problem that I've had was that they marked a CD as contraband and wouldn't ship it to me, probably since it's fragile? If you want custom sizing, definitely go with a SS unless you know the shop has an English speaker (neoludwig, Neverland lolita, etc) or just go for it
Splitting an order with my BF. Also building my first lolita coord- I'm pretty hyped.
>>8718232
You payed with alipay or credit card? I want to have alipay, but Im really lazy to do the steps with my bank about transfering and stuff. Forwarding is that nice?
>>8718236
sauce on the violin bag replica?
>>8716413
10双包邮 means if you buy 10 pair, postage is included
>>8718232
TFW mexifag and no forwarding service to my third world country
>>8718149
https://521feizhuliu.taobao.com/ but no guarantee those are still up. if you reverse image search you might be able to find them being sold by someone else, reuse of those photos is pretty common
>>8718281
thank you! wasn't looking for the exact items, I've just seen these images used a lot for clothes I kept finding/liking and wondered the source.
>>8716389
anon, what are your store sources for plus size mori sweaters? (curses giant tits)
>>8716435
aw fuck, that's super cute anon. i need that bread dress like air now.
>>8718300
Those were my exact sentiments anon.
>>8717160
sauce on cat beret plz
>>8716215
Link to the blue rose please!
Hey guys! I've been trekking through the Taobao store spreadsheet, and I'm having shit luck trying to find royal blue, high neck blouses (preferably short sleeved). Or, actually, royal blue shit in general. Knee socks or other accessories. I'm trying to put together a coord, and I'm having so much trouble. Can anyone point me in the right direction by chance? I feel stupid for asking, but I can't find shit. Maybe I should look elsewhere or get a western indie brand to make one custom or something, like damn. I'm surprised that cobalt blue isn't more popular considering Moitie?
I actually made this a couple threads back when the hype first started, but forgot to post it. Now that it's relevant again, I feel like this is appropriate.
>>8717981
Here you go, they also have earrings too:
http://world.taobao.com/item/37763455776.htm?fromSite=main
>>8718568
>>8718370
sorry, i was sleeping. here you go!
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=523234755366
Has anyone used Taobaospree lately?
I know they were having some issues with their PayPal a few months ago, but I really would rather not go with someone else seeing as I've gotten such great service from them in the past.
>>8718568
YES
>Global direct shipping
>Literally next to china
>It's been 3 weeks already
>>8718256
phew, thank you! I was kinda worried for a second for that price!
>>8717333
epacket shipping is extremely fast and usually reliable to get to you within 7 days? I tend to choose any items with epacket shipping because it locks out sketchy sellers with long ass shipping time.
>>8718248
Alipay accepts credit cards? I'm not quite sure since I made an Alipay account a while back and all I do is put in my CSC code and expiration date now. Someone in my comm posted a quick tutorial, this shows that you can put in credit card or bank info.
>>8716389
Link to JoJo bag please?
>>8719125
http://world.taobao.com/item/39839541771.htm
I have a question for others who direct buy! When your warehousing runs out, and they charge you the daily fee, do they charge your card daily or do you pay it all when you go to ship your items? Asking because the last card I used has been lost and deactivated, so I don't want to get my items forfeited or anything. Yet I don't see another amount popping up when I just look at the warehouse? I want to wait until all my items arrive to ship.
>>8718435
They're not short sleeved, but this shop popped into mind.
http://world.taobao.com/item/22225991099.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4004-12779604926.15.KMxlBF
http://world.taobao.com/item/19725771128.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4004-12779604926.23.KMxlBF
http://world.taobao.com/item/23627028279.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4004-12779604926.11.KMxlBF (Lists blues that don't have pics too)
I'd look more (I KNOW I've seen cobalt and royal blue in shops: check infanta and chess story and HMHM?), but I don't have any time right now. Good luck!
>>8718643
I've used them twice with their new paying system for items I can't direct buy, and it's fine. They are a tiny bit slower than in the past thanks to many employees leaving, but it's still reliable.
>>8719192
Thank you! I'm interested in that third linked blouse, but I'm also not sure of what their "peacock blue" looks like since there isn't a picture, heh. I've been trawling through stores for a while, and there's one nice HMHM blouse that I might try to get, but I'm not even certain that that blouse is the color I'm looking for! I didn't think it would be this hard to find a royal blue kind of blouse and accessories. I guess I might comb back through the Taobao spreadsheet shops again in case I missed something, but this is infuriating so far.
>>8719231
Np. Maybe you can ask them to send you a picture of the color? Also, you can just search general taobao by using terms in the dictionary from the first post. For example, string together the terms for blue, lolita, and blouse. Or use the specific kinds of blouse keywords you want with blue. Then you can filter the search results by a shop's feedback rating to push down dodgy crap shops, and wa-lah. I do a lot of my shopping like this. You have to slog through stuff, but you can find neat things.
>>8718433
http://world.taobao.com/item/41671661158.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w8223081-10262437673.5.vVqbDe
sorry, world.taobao link.. Store is FoxCherry anyways!
Anyone here have experience being a taobao reseller?
>>8717728
link to the socks and the white dress?
>>8718236
Please sauce for those violin shoes!!! Maybe that dress as well.
>>8719046
Is global direct shipping just messing up with everyone, I suggest contacting them anon.
I was super near too and they messed it up. I don't think they would have sent it if I hadn't call them directly : (
>>8716597
Great haul and taste!!! would you mind telling the source for the acorn pin?
>>8717728
Your colour palette is amazing! Link to the white dress at the top?
>>8719368
I started trying to do this earlier as well - not only for blouses, but for socks as well since I wanted more accessories in the same color. There really wasn't much popping up, which is super disappointing. Either way, thank you for suggesting, even if my search has yet to yield much in the way of results. I'm eyeing LM for any moitie items, and there's one blouse I might try to snag, but I'd much rather try to snag something on Taobao for cheaper right now (although the Moitie would be an amazing addition to my wardrobe).
>>8718251
Bag: http://world.taobao.com/item/44928681019.htm?spm=a312a.7700714.0.0.Xg6CnE#detail
>>8718251
Shoes:
http://world.taobao.com/item/45604229687.htm?spm=a312a.7700714.0.0.1EGwfT#detail
Dress: http://world.taobao.com/item/522947699949.htm?spm=a312a.7728556.1414651174895.5.5EP0mR&scm=1007.10146.12547.0&id=522947699949&pvid=b46b03c8-8995-40f7-80ef-4f66b2be313d
>three people participating in my taobao order
>one girl ordered six fucking pairs of shoes
>honestly don't know if I should charge her a higher percentage of the overseas shipping
>literally all she got was shoes
I'm honestly kind of torn desu. The other girl just got a couple wigs and a costume, and I got a costume and a bunch of upholstery trim. How much do shoes usually weigh down an order? I've never had shoes in any of my orders before.
>>8720004
shoes are going to be a majority of the weight, but remember that shipping is weighed by volume weight and not just by weight alone. So if the costume is relatively large too, shipping will be expensive.
>six pairs of shoes
your shipping costs hurt to think about. I just recently got three pairs of shoes alone and it was $120 EMS (with pruany's 55% off discount)
>>8720012
The costumes are just uniforms, and I think there's only three wigs in it besides that. The only other thing I can see being heavy is the trims I got, but they probably won't be quite as voluminous as the shoes.
I'm definitely charging her for more of the shipping now, even though I'm sure she'll pitch a fit over it. Six fucking pairs of shoes.
>>8720004
I wouldn't blame you for doing that, I was planning to do that for a future order for myself and one of my friends since we want to get a bunch of shoes. It just wouldn't be fair to charge the same price as others who have lightweight items.
http://world.taobao.com/item/523789326245.htm?
>>8720039
You should.
You can ask your SS what the weight of the shoes are and then charge them accordingly. If that person bitch, tell that you don't order a steak dinner while the rest orders a salad and make them foot your half of the bill
>>8720076
as much as I cringe at the thought of people finding this in my apartment I really want one...
>>8719645
Thanks, anon. I already contacted them a week ago but I'll try again.
Hey guys, my boss wants to buy a few things for christmas off taobao and asked me to order them so some of the links she gave me are resellers (she wouldn't know that, though). Anyway, I've been finding the original links ok until now but I'm stumped on this one
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z0k.7628870.0.0.vIXK3k&id=520519508126&_u=
Could anyone help me find the original listing/even one with some good feedback?
>>8720076
Oh my god. I'm perfectly fine with random memes becoming taobao goods, of all things. I might buy this for a white elephant gift party.
Has anyone seen/bought any decent cardigans recently? Especially those that might come in lavender? The search terms in the taobao dictionary keep getting me either blazers, styles unsuitable for lolita, or the wrong colours....
Has anyone ordered a custom made cosplay/dress through Yoybuy before? Are they alright with those or should I use another shopping service?
>>8720960
Don't use Yoybuy for anything. Ever.
>>8720012
wtf anon how? I did a taobao order with a friend and she bought 4 pairs of shoes, it was only $90 (CAD, so less in USD) for us to ship.
>>8719614
Socks: http://world.taobao.com/item/38235468540.htm?fromSite=main
Dress: http://world.taobao.com/item/36152401212.htm?fromSite=main
>>8719783
Thank you, I felt kind of left out because most people tend to use white/browns/greens and I went all out. Here you go: http://world.taobao.com/item/36152401212.htm?fromSite=main
>>8721039
Which SS is the best for custom made items then? I've used Yoybuy before for buying just clothes and they've been fine, but I'd gladly have another SS recommended for me
Shoe anon again. Got the shipping quotes back from Pruany and it's not pretty. 23.4KG box, and my choices are $210 for SAL or $330 for EMS.
I'm never letting this girl in my taobao orders again. Six fucking pairs of shoes.
>>8721231
Jesus, anon! Make her pay the bulk of the shipping immediately before she flakes.
>>8721231
Tell her that she will have to pay for this horrible weight and if she refuses, then just say that her order won't be shipped or shipped separately. Holy shit.
>>8721231
Ask your SS to weigh and price the shoes separately
That is insane
>>8721231
Fucking hell. She better pay $100 or more!
>>8716599
link to spoon necklace?
Are there any taobao stores that have hats similar to this? A simple embroided image, and non-structured.
Pic related is nice, but its $32 before shipping.
Any ideas on what search terms to use for these sort of ribbon ties for blouses? Or the wider chiffon-ish ones? I found the listing for pic related on mufish, but it's down to really limited colour options
(I know it's basically just ribbon but i'd like to be able to just toss a whole ton of diff colours of these or similar into my order rather than making them)
>>8721904
search for school ribbon or school tie
>>8720004
>>8721231
I split shipping based on a star system. 1 star being low weight things and 5 stars being something like shoes.
Then rate everyone's items and get a percentage based on the total
ie.
>shoe-chan has 6 pairs of shoes so she has 30 stars
>anon1 has 12 stars
>anon2 has 10 stars
Shoe-chan would be 57.7% of the order weight so just figure out how much 57.7% of $210 is and that's how much she's gotta pay.
HOPE I HELPED!
>>8721915
ah thank you! seem to have found some now using this
>>8721919
Shoe anon again. I did some guesstimation based on quantity and domestic shipping, and I think myself and shoe-chan are equally culpable in this mess. It's less 50/50 and more 40/40, with 40% shoes and 40% the heavy trims I got. The remaining 20% is wig-chan.
I feel like a numpty, honestly. Most of the trims are just thin eyelash fringes, but I got lengths of a couple beaded ones that ended up being heavier than I'd realized when I ordered them. I know better for next time, I guess.
Still not letting someone order six pairs of shoes ever again though.
>>8721895
reverse image search to pull up similar things
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=521705469357
Anyone find some old-school style staple items? I'm meaning the black socks with white lace toppers, black rectangle headdress with white lace, etc. I've been browsing, and the best I've gotten as far as accessories is a heart shaped black bag with white "lacing" on it. Pic related.
>>8719848
are those shoes for dolls??
>>8722118
They are.
Doesn't toalice have violin shoes?
>>8721999
Thank you so much dude, but how did you reverse image search on Taobao specifically? or do you mean reverse image search the taobao listing you gave me
>>8722132
are you on tw or world? you need to be on regular mainland www.taobao.com to get reverse image search. it'll show up in the search bar from the homepage.
>pls add to OP of future threads, this gets asked way too often
>>8722162
Gotcha, thanks a bunch
Does anyone know the search term or a shop that stocks cute metal purse frames like >>8721863 ??
I've tried translating a few terms, but they never bring up what I'm looking for.
And I can't find anything decent looking on western sites unless it's actually vintage and like $500
Finally got my Misty Sky replica
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=44810194714
This is the same dress as in MLD
Somebody was interested in a past thread
review:
>Print is not as crisp as the original
>Color is darker than the original
>Lace is very good, net lace
>Construction is not perfect, the bodice does not fit well
>Looks good for daily use. Chiffon looks sturdy.
>Not a perfect replica, but overal quality is ok
>>8722375
oh, i'm not at my computer atm but i think i have a shop saved with a lot of them. i'll link you when i get home
Kinda miffed at taobaoring. If I pay DHL shipping I obviously want something quickly.. I paid Thursday morning and it just got shipped right now. :/
>>8722580
>tbr
seriously, fuck them right now, I have been (and still am) having endless problems with them the past few months and i am seriously so pissed off
>>8722602
>>8722580
I had to remind them to refund me for an item that wasn't in stock after I paid and they automatically switched my SAL to Singapore Air on my last order which did save me money but at the same time my order didn't get picked up for days because of Singapore Air's delays in China and took forever to get here and tracking only worked up until it hit USA customs.
I'd switch but I've tried all the big shopping services at least once and had it go badly. Yoybuy, TaobaoNow, and TaobaoSpree never even got to my cart after three days so that's when I first switched to TaobaoRing.
Shitty small order is shitty and small, and I am hoping in my heart of hearts that it will arrive before ILD but yeah that is not likely.
I have too much navy in my wardrobe. I originally ordered the skirt in black but they sent navy and I rolled with it because fuck, 1/4 of my wardrobe is navy already and it took forever.
>>8722617
aw man i remember you posting about that, that sucks. I'm the anon who's been having all the coat trouble; placed my first ever taobao order in september and am still waiting on things to be fixed and drudging through delays that tbr promised wouldnt happen haha (and this is without pointing out the item missing from my order and the 3 others they got in the wrong colour, because if I do it'll probably delay everything even further yet again)
I want to make another small taobao order before christmas but i'm hesitant to go through all this again...
>>8722690
Damn your experience makes mine look like nothing. I really hope everything gets sorted out. Maybe they're just experiencing the curse? Seems like every shopping service that gets popular on /cgl/ has an inevitable downfall whether it's going shady like Yoybuy, bad customer service like TBR, or just plain running off with people's money like that one who scammed a bunch of seagulls.
>>8722699
Thanks, and yeeeeah you're probably right about the curse. Sometimes I feel like you just have to test your luck and keep rotating between services.
At least all the other wrong colour/missing items in my order are just cheap little accessories, but i'm just crossing every finger i have that they dont somehow mess up the colour of the coat a second time. (it was supposed to be wine with black cuffs/collar,they sent me a completely black coat. they sent it back but now i'm mildly worried i'm gonna end up with an entirely wine or wine and white one...)
>>8722714
Keeping my fingers crossed for you, anon. I'm going to try something other than TBR for my next order. I miss having Yoybuy's rewards for orders so maybe I'll find someone that offers that.
>>8722499
Please and thank you!
not sure if people knew this, but the limit for combining orders on the U.S. forwarding service is 20, meaning you can order from 20 different shops before having to make another shipment. I really wish I had known this before doing my 11/11 shopping..
>>8722900
I just got an order (3 items, I don't know if it matters) shipped from SpreeNow and everything has gone smoothly so far. My cart was checked and ordered within 24 hours, they got the details on a custom item right (I know because they send pictures if you ask), and they shipped stuff the immediate day after receiving my payment. They are also very quick to answer questions and very friendly and polite. My tracking number works so far, hopefully it doesn't die along the way. I was originally going to use TBR but the custom item I ordered required a deposit and TBR wasn't having that, but I've had such a good experience with SpreeNow that I don't even mind having to switch.
>>8722944
Can they do pre-orders too?
>>8722997
I believe so.
Anyone know what's up with taobaospree? I couldn't pay them through paypal and instead had to make a fake purchase through their shop.
>>8716389
Sauce on that owl sweater? I need it NOW
>>8723492
I don't use taobaospree but I've seen several anons mentioning they had to do that.
Should I be concerned about a product that has significantly more comments (46) compared to sales (9)?
>https://loele.taobao.com/
Does anyone have experience with this store? I know it sells men's clothing, I found it in the OP spreadsheet and I like alot of the stuff they have, I was just wanting a second opinion before getting too invested in wanting to buy something.
hey! anyone know where i can find Fake flowers? im looking for fake pansy and a lot of them..
ive searched
Pansy/fake Pansy/ pansy flower/ fake pansy flower
and i mostly get seeds.
>>8724135
instead of "fake pansy flower" do fake flower + pansy, though there won't be very many results anyway
>>8723492
I've had to do it too but I'm still waiting for it to be shipped, if you check the archives one anon a while back said it worked out fine so here's hoping.
Good luck fellow TBS traveller.
>>8723492
It's a little inconvenient to pay that way, but I've used them and done it twice for things I couldn't direct buy. They're a little slower than last year because they're smaller, but they still worked hard to communicate with sellers and I got my stuff like normal.
>>8722487
Thanks for the review anon! Ive wanted to get some dresses from there to wear casually!
>>8721946
Could you share any finds anon? I'd love to see some more nanchatte things.
>>8723817
You mean reviews? I think the reviews are left over the entire lifespan of the item listing, whereas the sales history only lists who purchased within the last few weeks or so (I'm not sure how many days). So at least 46 people have purchased the item (though the actual purchase number is probably much more).
>>8724423
Oh, right, yeah reviews. Thank you, that clears some of my doubts, I was just a bit worried as the store only had a rating of 1 diamond and it's going to be my first time using the integrated forwarding service. Thanks
Can someone please help me? I guess it's because of the busy season since I've only had this problem once before, but two of the things I've bought haven't been shipped and it's been over a week for one, and near three weeks for the other. They're the main reasons I did the order though, so I'd hate to just have to ship the rest without these. They're both preorder dresses that I finished paying the final payment on (I also paid the deposit way back when).
Can someone translate a good "When will you ship this?" message? The one time I did this before, google translate apparently confused and kind of offended the seller? I guess it was too blunt?
Alternatively, maybe there is something in the listings that I'm missing on them being shipped later?
I bought one of each color of this: http://world.taobao.com/item/522710447898.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a1z09.2.0.0.V4ZzuR&_u=j2ds67v3687d (I've been waiting since the end of last month)
And then this http://world.taobao.com/item/523849326716.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a1z09.2.0.0.V4ZzuR&_u=j2ds67v365d9
What's with Kira Kira Jewelry? I wanted to order ~everything but it seems to be out of business?
>>8724805
it says in the description of the first dress that it'll get shipped out at the end of november, unless you've heard otherwise from the seller? doesn't say anything about the second one, though.
>>8724915
Oh, now I'm embarrassed. I thought it was that the end of people being able to pay was the end of November, not the shipping date. Other people have been receiving their dresses and leaving picture reviews, so I just assumed it was google translate flipping the sentence in a weird way.
I suppose I still need to craft a polite message for the sheep dress seller though. I don't want them to bristle like the last one I contacted.
>>8722673
Source on the skirt?
I haven't heard people mention them in a while... is Taobao Trends still a good place to order from? Just curious if anybody had ordered from them lately.
>>8717160
Nice! Source on the cactus tips and postage stamp things please?
>SQ
>Nice
>>8725355
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=522602965426
cactus tops
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=520632801970
postage stamps
and yep! that was the only reason i put this order together, i was so desperate to get a physical copy of SQ. and then i was like okay, fuck it, might as well go all out.
Anybody have preferred shops for lacy, girly garters/harnesses? Mostly looking for garters and garter belts.
>>8722775
whoops i fell asleep way early last night, here's your shop link anon!
>https://budao.taobao.com/
>>8724295
here are the ones i'm getting, just a few simple solid colour ones with free shipping (unfortunately i don't have the links saved for all the more elaborate cute ones i had found, sorry!)
>https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?&id=521153997797
>https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?&id=521186345075
Just to be sure, forward shipping is also available to Canadia, right?
>>8725418
Thanks anon, there are perfect!
> purse frame translates to 'mouth gold' in Chinese
No wonder I couldn't find anything.
>>8722602
shit, and i was gonna put in a small xmas order with them. welp.
>样子不错,做工超烂。一共两个怀兜,一个是没缝合,只有一块布在里面,另一个呢有着一个两指大小的洞洞。估计一年后拆开衣服能掉落一堆零钱哈。能不能检验后再发货呢!能吗!
>Look good, work super bad. A total of two pregnant pocket, a suture is not only a piece of cloth on the inside, it has another tunnel for a two-finger size. After a year apart is estimated to drop a bunch of clothes can change Kazakhstan. You can be tested before shipping it! Can!
So is this person saying the piece of clothing had holes etc in it and was generally bad quality?
Has anyone done preorders with separate deposit and remaining balance pages by themselves (without a ss) before?
Is it safe to basically put deposit page in cart, pay, wait for notice or date on remaining balance page, pay that and voila? Possibly having to message in between for sizing if not already an option on page. I have a friend in China doing an internship right now but her Chinese isn't so good and I don't really want to bother her with tons of Taobao stuff so it'd be easier for me to just buy and get it sent to her. I've done forwarding before for in stock items but not preorders because I didn't want to deal with limited warehouse storage days.
>>8725642
From what I see they're complaining that it looks good but the craftsmanship is extremely bad. They had 2 major problems with it, one was not stitched well and only had a piece of cloth on the inside and the other was that there's a hole the size of two thumbs. The rest is something complaining about how cheap they are and how they should quality check before mailing out.
Sorry if it's not super accurate this is the best I could do.
>>8725662
It's okay, I got the same sense and was just wanting confirmation. Thank you.
>https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.w8725865-8386121577.26.Rd8Tzf&id=43369241483
does anyone know what these are made of? The can't be real butterflies can they?
>>8725425
yes.
If anyone has gone over warehousing days, when do you pay the storage rent fees? Is it when I go to ship the stuff, or will it try to be charged daily? My card is getting replaced, so I can't check that, but it also hasn't given me error messages at the warehouse page.
>>8725651
I've done around 6 preorders (mostly for lolita dresses) directly. I just payed the deposit, checked back a lot (they don't give you notification messages), and then paid the final when it popped up. Three have come in just fine and were shipped within a couple days of paying the final payment. These latest two (one order has two dresses) are being very slow to ship, though one page apparently said to expect that and I missed it until an anon up there pointed it out. Might be the amount of orders that surprised the other, and the time of year. In any case, my warehousing weeps with how over the 20 days I am.
To sum it up, yeah, and it's easy. I'd imagine you can put the sizing info into the notes on the order page before confirming if they offer custom (don't assume they will).
>>8725814
I haven't gone over warehousing but when you pay for your shipping, there's a subtotal for warehousing storage fees.
>>8725678
>https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.w8725865-8386121577.26.Rd8Tzf&id=43369241483
The description does say "真蝴蝶翅膀", so it probably will be real wings
Pruany forgot to pack two of my items. Luckily I didn't need them urgently but I've messaged them about it and am waiting to see how this plays out.
holy shitballs
>>8726103
>I don't get it are the prices outrageous what am I mis-- holy shit
>>8720076
Boyfriend will be getting this for Christmas as pure joke gift.
Here's my haul!
I really love the BonBon jacket I bought. Does anyone know what their quality is like?
I'm trying to get some cute room things like sheets, rugs, et cetera off of Taobao for my kids for Christmas and I've been able to find plenty of things for my daughter since she loves things with cute anime girls on it, but I've been trying to find Legend of Zelda sheets for my son and none of the search terms are working out. Has anybody happened to stumble upon Zelda room stuff?
>>8726454
this is the sailor moon bag
http://world.taobao.com/item/520703017145.htm?fromSite=main&spm=0.0.0.0.wKihYg
The black luna cat bag is from here
http://world.taobao.com/item/520698240468.htm?fromSite=main&spm=0.0.0.0.4o8B7v
>>8726648
Damn those are cute sheets.
>>8722673
wait, did you get sent the actual skirt already? I thought it isn't released until later? I'm still waiting on my order...
>>8726648
im curious how shipping costs are with bulky items like bed sheets, i was looking at some cute ones like in the pic but wasnt sure if it was a bad idea (new to taobao lol). id love to hear your experience if you do an order!!
>>8726703
See, I was hoping to have a kotatsu shipped here one day
>>8726782
Be careful with that and carefully read through the reviews for mention of things like bed bugs first. You wouldn't want to end up like Furniture-Anon.
>>8725651
I would recommend installing Aliwangwang on your computer, which gives you notifications if any items have shipped. Also, the sellers might PM you if there's an out of stock item. When the remaining balance is due, the shop will mark the deposit item as "shipped" so you know to pay the rest.
AKA I'm using google translate and putting the Chinese translation next to the English, and mentioning to the seller that "I only speak English sorry!" It hasn't been a major issue yet.
>>8726386
Nice haul, link to heart bag and white bag with the pink pompom please?
Does anyone know where I can find these?
>>8726922
Wrong picture... Stupid phone
>>8726925
Just bought it recently! The price is slightly lower now too: http://world.taobao.com/item/520303293523.htm
Wondering if anyone can help me with this. I'm trying to find a petticoat like this (in blue as well) on taobao but I can't seem to find any. Anyone know any shops that sells pettis like this (without a long preorder time?)
I've checked the spreadsheet but couldn't really find anything.
Also I took this image from a taobao reseller on eBay. Perhaps someone knows the original shop?
>>8726901
http://world.taobao.com/item/45029310852.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4004-12332472892.22.HnNnJY
>>8726103
Link to Liz Lisa shoes?
>>8722673
Link to the blue-gray wig?
has anyone seen any I.W replica boleros around?
Can an anon who can understand Chinese or taobao in general help me? I'm trying to buy a cosplay and I already got the measurements translated for the most part, but the measurements just seem so off to me? Like they seem like baby sizes when measured? I'm confused?
>>8727236
The sizes look perfectly normal, what are you confused about? The units are cm and jing (2 jing = 1kg). If anything, the sizes look like they run a little big.
Of course right as I get ready to go to bed all my stuff comes in for my combined order. I hope I don't wake up to a terribly expensive shipping bill.
>>8727223
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=41494577222
>>8727381
Thank you!
Pluscutie despite listing this dress no longer have it in stock. They're a Taobao reseller, right? I've been mucking around with search terms but not finding this dress in plus size.
http://pluscutie.storenvy.com/collections/602113-dress/products/13808580-xl-4xl-black-neko-strap-dress-sp152394
Have I undrestood the sizes here tight?
S - Shoulders 37cm, Waist 93, lenght 59, sleeve length 58
Or did I got everything wrong? It's a hoodie
>>8716215
Chick chan bag?! Where did you manage to get that?
I use TaobaoRing and I've made my first payment on the 11th of november; most of my items arrived at their wharehouse within 3 or 4 days, but two of them haven't arrived yet... should I be worried ?
>>8726782
i would love to get a kotatsu shipped here as well, but with that bedbugs story and the idea of those shipping rates i doubt i/ll ever go through with it :( :(
>>8728211
nah, everything's been slow since 11/11 with tbr, don't worry. some of it is shipping times but i think some of it is just them not getting around to unpacking/photographing quickly with the big rush of orders they have
Finally got all my 11/11 stuff in and I'm so glad I got my orders combined or I would have paid around $70 for shipping. Everything is either itabag stuff or Christmas gifts.
>>8728211
No need to worry. I had some items bought on 11/11 to arrive in 2-3 days but others took a week or more. I just got the last of my items last night from the 11th so do expect some delays.
>>8728555
Super cute haul! Do you still have the links to the arabian-styled nagisa keychain? Also, seeing your shipping price makes me so thankful for the discount direct ordering gets on shipping. I think I paid that much for DHL for an order a little heavier than that a couple months ago.
>>8728616
I really ought to switch to direct ordering but I'm waiting on my new debit card to arrive first since I recently switched banks.
>http://world.taobao.com/item/523137382183.htm?fromSite=main
>>8728194
not that anon but here: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=42114327501
>>8728555
Dude EMS shipping is the same cost, you got ripped off there
