Oopbuy spreadsheet — frequently asked questions

A spreadsheet-style index of direct Weidian, Taobao and 1688 product links. Ours holds 80 verified finds across 8 categories, each with a reference price, brand and QC photo set. It is a discovery tool, not a shop.

No. The entire index, all guides and all calculators are public and require no account. You only need an account with the shopping agent you eventually buy through.

Yes. The site is funded by referral links attached to outbound links; these never change the price you pay on the agent or marketplace.

Open a category such as Shoes or Hoodies/Sweaters, pick a find, then copy the raw marketplace link from its product page into your agent’s “Buy for me” field.

The site is the spreadsheet and stays in sync automatically. You can copy any row into Excel or Sheets, and the raw data is published as JSON at /api/products.json.

Prices and links are re-checked continuously and the full index is reviewed monthly. Last full review: 2026-09-22.

A service that buys from Chinese marketplaces on your behalf, receives the item at its own warehouse, photographs it for QC, consolidates multiple items and ships internationally. Oopbuy, Kakobuy, Mulebuy, Sugargoo, Superbuy and CSSBUY are common examples.

It depends on the item, weight and route. 16 of the 26 agents we track currently advertise a verified 0% service fee, but the cheapest landed cost often comes from an agent with better consolidation and freight rates. Compare total cost, not fee alone.

Across the agents we track it ranges from 0% to roughly 10% of the item price. Some agents add a 2–4% surcharge for card or PayPal payments.

Yes. The links are plain marketplace URLs. Paste the same link into as many agents as you like and compare the quoted totals before you commit.

Usually twice: once for the item plus domestic shipping and the service fee, then again for international freight after you approve the QC photos.

Most agents accept cards, PayPal, bank transfer and, at some, crypto through a third-party gateway. Availability varies by agent and country.

Warehouse photographs taken by the agent after the item arrives from the seller. They typically show the item from several angles plus tags and measurements, and they are your last chance to reject before paying international freight.

Usually 3–5 free per item. Most agents will take extra angles on request at no charge — ask for logos, stitching, hardware and size tags.

Logo placement and font, stitch density, glue residue, hardware function, and the size tag against the seller’s own measurement chart. Work through our 12-point checklist.

Within China, usually yes — the agent can return it to the seller before it ships internationally. After it leaves China, returns are effectively impossible, which is why QC approval matters.

That dispute is between you and the agent, and ultimately the marketplace seller. We index links only; we are not party to any transaction.

We do not verify authenticity, licensing or legality of any listing. We index marketplace URLs and show what the seller states. Check your local import and IP rules before ordering.

Typically 7–15 days by air express lines, 3–7 days by DHL/FedEx, 7–12 days by EMS and 20–35 days by sea freight. Times vary by route and season.

On the greater of actual and volumetric weight. Volumetric weight is length × width × height ÷ 6000 for air (÷ 5000 for some sea lines), so bulky light items are expensive. Use the volumetric calculator before buying.

Usually, yes. The US $800 de minimis exemption has ended, so US-bound parcels generally attract duty and brokerage. EU and UK imports are subject to VAT, often collected through IOSS. See the 2026 customs guides.

Yes, and you usually should. Consolidating two or three finds into one parcel removes at least one base freight charge and often reduces volumetric waste.

Often. Removing shoeboxes and excess packaging can cut volumetric weight substantially on bulky items.

Cheapest per kg is not always best: consider declared-value handling, tracking quality, insurance and the agent’s own success rate on that line for your destination.

The links are ordinary marketplace URLs, so nothing is riskier about them than browsing Weidian directly. Your protection comes from the agent: marketplace buyer protection, warehouse QC photos and the agent’s dispute process.

Neither. oopbuyspreadsheet.live is an independent informational index. We do not sell goods, hold inventory, process orders, collect payments or arrange shipping, and we are not affiliated with any agent, marketplace or brand.

Some outbound links are affiliate or referral links. If you register or buy through one, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This is disclosed on every page.

Finds are picked for search demand, availability of the underlying listing, and whether the seller maintains stable stock. Dead links are removed rather than left in place — see our methodology page.