KarmaToBurn 1,419 Posted November 17, 2016 There's a watch I'm interested in ordering but I'm having trouble figuring out the ordering process (because I can't read Chinese). Has anybody managed to order directly from Taobao or is an agent recommended? If you'd suggest using an agent... which one has the best rates/service? Here's the watch I'm interested in... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dilip 0 Posted November 17, 2016 Im sorry, but whats the appeal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarmaToBurn 1,419 Posted November 17, 2016 Im sorry, but whats the appeal? It's considerably less expensive than a Marinemaster with the same looks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dilip 0 Posted November 17, 2016 Im sorry, but whats the appeal? It's considerably less expensive than a Marinemaster with the same looks. Cool, post a review if you get one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wowsasb 8 Posted November 17, 2016 You have to use an agent because Taobao only sells within china. The agent will buy it then ship it to you. You can use google chrome to auto translate the pages but my understanding is that sellers don't ship out of china for some reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wowsasb 8 Posted November 17, 2016 There are a lot of reddit pages devoted to buying from taobao. Bhiner seems to be an expensive agent option. There are other smaller family agents that are cheaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarmaToBurn 1,419 Posted November 17, 2016 You have to use an agent because Taobao only sells within china. The agent will buy it then ship it to you. You can use google chrome to auto translate the pages but my understanding is that sellers don't ship out of china for some reason. There are a lot of reddit pages devoted to buying from taobao. Bhiner seems to be an expensive agent option. There are other smaller family agents that are cheaper. I noticed that Taobao now offer consolidated shipping to the USA, Canada (me), Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and East Malaysia through their site it's just confusing as hell I'll check out Reddit for some more info and stay away from Bihner. The two agents I was just looking at are SpreeNow and SuperBuy. Just trying to figure out the final cost before I pull the trigger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p-ro 0 Posted November 17, 2016 I have experience in not buying from Taobao and suggest you get some too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,658 Posted November 17, 2016 I have experience in not buying from Taobao and suggest you get some too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wowsasb 8 Posted November 17, 2016 You have to use an agent because Taobao only sells within china. The agent will buy it then ship it to you. You can use google chrome to auto translate the pages but my understanding is that sellers don't ship out of china for some reason. There are a lot of reddit pages devoted to buying from taobao. Bhiner seems to be an expensive agent option. There are other smaller family agents that are cheaper. I noticed that Taobao now offer consolidated shipping to the USA, Canada (me), Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and East Malaysia through their site it's just confusing as hell I'll check out Reddit for some more info and stay away from Bihner. The two agents I was just looking at are SpreeNow and SuperBuy. Just trying to figure out the final cost before I pull the trigger. Oh really? Thats interesting. Well good to know. Good luck, will probably be a strange experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,401 Posted November 17, 2016 I have experience in not buying from Taobao and suggest you get some too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porschespeedster 19 Posted November 18, 2016 Whoaaaaaaa I like that. Let us know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenflex 0 Posted November 18, 2016 I think there is a member on WUS selling these watches direct. His nick is "tamtkpp" Hurr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PipN 0 Posted November 18, 2016 I bought one via Spreenow. All simple enough and cheaper than eBay. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevok2305 1 Posted November 18, 2016 I bought one via Spreenow. All simple enough and cheaper than eBay. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That's not difficult. EBay is bleeding expensive these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haltec 0 Posted November 18, 2016 I bought one via Spreenow. All simple enough and cheaper than eBay. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Taobao link please (or item description) Thnx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PipN 0 Posted November 18, 2016 I went on Spreenow and signed up to their stuff, then searched for 6105-8110 and made sure I picked the Sharkey. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawbaws 91 Posted November 18, 2016 Get a seiko. End of thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites