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Many global shoppers face hurdles when buying from 1688, including:
• No international shipping options.
• Mandarin-only interfaces.
• Trust issues with sellers.
KakoBuy resolves these by offering:
• Product searches and negotiations in English.
• QC inspections before shipping.
• Consolidated packaging for multiple orders.
Beyond the product price, factor in:
• Service fee (~5–10% of item cost).
• Domestic Chinese shipping ($1–$5).
• International shipping (varies by weight—consolidate orders!).
Example: A $30 Tom Ford lipstick might total $50–$55 after all fees—still below retail prices in most countries.
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While Taobao has some Tom Ford resellers, 1688 often has:
Lower MOQs
Fewer markup layers
KakoBuy bridges the accessibility gap that Taobao’s global versions don’t address.
Navigating 1688 via KakoBuy optimizes cost and efficiency for Tom Ford purchases—or any other niche brand. With due diligence and their bilingual support, you get luxury goods without luxury markups. Start with a small order and scale up as confidence builds!