Why you need an agent
Taobao mostly ships within China and takes Alipay/WeChat Pay. A purchasing agent clears those two barriers — language and payment — buying the item and forwarding it to Korea for you.
- Confirm options and stock without speaking Chinese
- Pay without Alipay or WeChat Pay
- International shipping and customs for no-direct-ship items
5 steps for beginners
1
Collect links
Note the Taobao/1688 URLs and options (color, size, quantity) you want.
2
Submit the form
Send links and options via the application form. Prepare your customs code too.
3
Quote & pay
Review item + fee + estimated shipping, then pay.
4
Request inspection
Ask for a pre-dispatch visual and quantity check to catch mismatches.
5
Ship & receive
International freight and customs, delivered to your door.
The clearer your options in the link, the fewer mis-ships and the faster the quote. A URL beats a screenshot.
Common first-timer mistakes
- Not issuing the customs code early, delaying delivery
- Ignoring volumetric weight and ordering bulky items
- Ordering prohibited items (standalone batteries, some foods)
Check duties, volumetric weight and prohibited items on our guide pages first to avoid trial and error.