New to buying from China? This guide explains everything from scratch — what the Litbuy Spreadsheet is, how to find products, how to understand QC photos, and how to safely place your first order through LITBUY agent.
What you'll learn: What the Litbuy Spreadsheet is → How to navigate it → What QC photos mean → How to pick a good batch → How to order via LITBUY → What to expect after you order.
The Litbuy Spreadsheet is a searchable database of 10,000+ products sourced from China's largest online marketplaces: Taobao, Weidian, and 1688. It's designed for international buyers who want to shop from Chinese platforms but don't speak Mandarin and can't pay with international cards directly.
The spreadsheet lists products by category — shoes, hoodies, jackets, bags, electronics, accessories — with verified seller links, QC photos from real buyers, USD pricing, and batch quality ratings. Instead of spending hours navigating Chinese listings you can't read, you get a curated, organized database of the best options already found and reviewed by the community.
Products are purchased through a shopping agent — specifically LITBUY — which acts as your buyer in China: they purchase the item, inspect and photograph it at their warehouse, then ship it to your address internationally.
A shopping agent is a service that buys products from Chinese platforms on your behalf. Since Taobao, Weidian, and 1688 don't support international payments or overseas shipping directly, an agent like LITBUY handles everything: purchase, quality inspection, warehousing, and international delivery. You pay the product price (at 0% markup), plus an agent service fee and shipping cost.
QC (Quality Control) photos are photographs taken by the LITBUY warehouse team when your item arrives from the seller. They show the actual product — not a marketing image — so you can verify it matches what you ordered before approving shipment. If it doesn't look right, you can request a return before anything ships to you.
In the Litbuy Spreadsheet, a "batch" refers to a specific production run from a seller. The same product might have multiple batches with different quality levels, materials, or accuracy. Community reviews and QC photos are organized by batch so you can choose the one with the best feedback — not just the cheapest price.
Start by browsing a specific category on the Litbuy Spreadsheet — shoes, hoodies, bags, or accessories. Don't try to browse everything at once. Pick the category that matches what you're looking for and filter from there.
Use the search bar to search by product name or browse listings in your chosen category. Each listing shows the product name, price in CNY (and USD equivalent), a photo, and a link to the seller on Taobao, Weidian, or 1688.
Before buying, check the QC photos from previous buyers. These show the real product — construction quality, color accuracy, material — from people who already received it. Also check the batch rating: community consensus on which batch is the best quality for this specific product.
Once you've decided on a product and batch, copy the direct link to the Taobao, Weidian, or 1688 product page. You'll paste this into LITBUY to place your order.
Create a free LITBUY account, paste your product link into the order form, select size, color, and quantity, then complete payment. LITBUY purchases the item from the seller in China — typically within 24 hours of your order.
Your item ships from the seller to the LITBUY warehouse. When it arrives, the team inspects it and sends you QC photos through your account. Review them carefully — if anything looks wrong, you can reject the item before it ships to you.
Once you're happy with the QC photos, approve the item and request international shipping. Choose your preferred shipping method (standard or express), and your package ships with a tracking number. Delivery typically takes 7–20 days depending on your location.
No. The Litbuy Spreadsheet is fully in English. Product names, prices, and descriptions are translated. You never need to interact with Chinese-language platforms directly — LITBUY handles everything on the Chinese side on your behalf.
LITBUY charges 0% markup on the product price — you pay exactly what the item costs on Taobao, Weidian, or 1688. You'll also pay an agent service fee (typically a small percentage) and international shipping. There's no subscription fee to use LITBUY.
Yes. The Litbuy Spreadsheet lists products available on public Chinese e-commerce platforms. Purchasing from Taobao, Weidian, and 1688 via a shopping agent is legal. You are responsible for customs duties and import regulations in your own country. Read our safety guide →
You can reject the item before it ships internationally. LITBUY will return it to the seller or work with you to resolve the issue. This is why QC photos are one of the most important safeguards in the process — always review them carefully before approving shipment.
Browse the Shoes category on the Litbuy Spreadsheet, find a model with strong QC photo reviews, check the batch rating, then copy the seller link and paste it into LITBUY. The complete buying guide walks through every step in detail.