Purchasing products from China’s wholesale platforms like 1688 can be a daunting task due to language barriers, payment restrictions, and shipping complexities. However, with the help of a reliable forwarding service like Hoobuy, the process becomes seamless. This article will walk you through how to use Hoobuy as a China-based purchasing agent
1688 (Alibaba’s domestic B2B platform) offers bulk pricing on high-quality items, including Mango brand garments at wholesale rates. However, most international buyers struggle with:
Hoobuy solves these issues by acting as your purchasing proxy—handling orders, consolidation, and global shipping. Their platform integrates directly with 1688 to simplify cross-border transactions.
1688 may not always list branded items clearly. For pre-vetted suppliers offering Mango-style products check third-party catalogs like this product spreadsheet, which aggregates competitively priced apparel items available for agent-assisted purchases.
Hoobuy calculates total costs including:
Item | Estimated Cost |
---|---|
Product (3x Mango Blazers) | $12$/unit = $36 |
Domestic (China) shipping | $2 |
Internarional shipping (DHL) | $23 |
Payment methods include PayPal, credit cards ,or Western Union