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For basketball fans outside China, getting authentic-looking Toronto Raptors jerseys at wholesale prices can be a challenge. The secret? Tapping into China's massive wholesale market, 1688.com. Since 1688 is designed for domestic B2B trade, international shoppers need a specialized agent. Enter KaKobuy, a leading Chinese reverse purchasing and forwarding platform. This guide will walk you through the entire process, ensuring you score the perfect Scottie Barnes or vintage Vince Carter jersey without the retail markup.
First, let's clarify the roles. 1688.comKaKobuy
Navigating 1688 directly can be daunting. A highly effective strategy is to use curated product lists. For instance, check out this comprehensive external product spreadsheet支持一件代发" (supports drop shipping) which means they'll ship single items to KaKobuy's warehouse.
Once you've copied the 1688 product URL, head to KaKobuy's website. Paste the link into their search/ordering field. Their system will fetch the product details. Here, you must specify all options clearly: player name (e.g., Barnes #4), size (Asian sizes often run smaller; consider sizing up), and version (swingman, replica, or authentic). KaKobuy will calculate a quote including their service fee and domestic shipping to their warehouse. You pay this first cost. KaKobuy's agent then places the order on 1688 for you and manages communication with the seller.
After the seller ships the jersey to KaKobuy's Chinese warehouse (this usually takes 3-5 days), KaKobuy will send you photos for a quality inspection. This is a crucial value-added service to ensure you got the correct item. You can then instruct them to proceed. If you're buying multiple items from different 1688 stores, you can use KaKobuy's free consolidation service
Using KaKobuy1688cost savings and access to variety