Starting your journey with Chinese sourcing can be confusing. AllChinaBuy (ACB) simplifies buying from Chinese websites like Taobao and 1688, acting as your personal shopping agent. This comprehensive guide, complete with screenshots, will walk you through the entire process from registration to submitting your first shipment request.
Step 1: Account Registration
- Navigate to the AllChinaBuy official website. Click the "Sign Up" or "Register" button, typically found at the top right corner.
- Enter your valid email address. This will be your primary login and contact method.
- Create a strong password and confirm it.
- Complete any verification (e.g., reCAPTCHA) and agree to the Terms of Service.
- Click "Create Account". You may need to verify your email address by clicking a link sent to your inbox.
Tip:
Step 2: Submitting Product Links (English Interface)
Once logged in, you'll find a clean English dashboard. To submit an item for purchase:
- Copy the full URL (product link) from the Chinese website (e.g., Taobao, Tmall, JD.com).
- On your ACB dashboard, find and click the "Submit Link", "Buy For Me", or similar button.
- Paste the product link into the designated "Product URL" field.
- Fill in crucial details: Quantity, Choose Color/Size/StyleAny Specific Instructions
- Click "Get Price" or "Preview".
Important:
Step 3: Previewing Fees & Confirming Purchase
After clicking "Get Price", ACB's system will parse the link and display a detailed cost breakdown.
The preview typically includes:
- Item Price (RMB):
- Service Fee:
- Estimated Domestic Shipping (RMB):
- Total Product Cost (USD/EUR):
- Service Fee:
If everything looks correct, click "Add to Cart" or "Confirm to Buy". You can repeat steps 2-3 to add multiple items from different stores.
Step 4: Payment Methods
Proceed to your Shopping Cart. After reviewing items, click "Checkout". You will be directed to the secure payment page.
AllChinaBuy supports several convenient payment methods:
- PayPal:
- Credit/Debit Card:
- Alipay:
- Credit/Debit Card:
Note:
Step 5: Submitting Packing & Shipping Request
ACB will purchase your items. You can track their status ("Purchased", "Arrived at Warehouse") in "My Orders". Once all items for a shipment have status "Warehouse", you can submit a packing request.
- Go to "My Warehouse" or "My Parcels" section.
- Select the items you wish to combine into one international package.
- Choose Packing Preferences
- Select your preferred International Shipping Method
- ACB will pack your items, weigh the package, and calculate the final international shipping fee.
- Pay the shipping fee via the same payment methods.
- Select your preferred International Shipping Method
After payment, ACB will dispatch your parcel. You'll receive a tracking number to monitor its journey to your doorstep.
Begin Your First AllChinaBuy Experience
By following these steps, first-time users can confidently navigate the AllChinaBuy platform. The key to a smooth experience is accurate link submission, careful preview of fees, and timely submission of the packing request once all items reach the warehouse.
Remember to check for site announcements regarding holidays and always read ACB's FAQ and Terms for the latest policies. Happy sourcing with AllChinaBuy!