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Everything you need before your first order — and most of what trips people up on their tenth. No affiliate pitch, just how the process actually works.

How to buy from Weidian, Taobao and 16886 minThe whole process end to end: agent, order, warehouse, QC, shipping.Which shopping agent is cheapest?5 minFees, ratings and what actually decides your total — with live numbers.Shipping costs explained5 minReal weight, volumetric weight and why the line matters more than the item.How to read QC pictures4 minWhat to check before you approve a parcel, and when to ask for a refund.Customs and import charges4 minDeclared value, VAT thresholds and what actually gets stopped.Reps glossary3 minBatch, W2C, QC, GP, haul, tier — every term you will meet, explained.

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