WeChat Pay vs Alipay for International Buyers
Neither WeChat Pay nor Alipay is a dependable route for a foreign buyer. For CNCartGo orders pay by Stripe, bank card or Wallet Balance.
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How to Pay on Taobao, 1688 and JD.com From Overseas
Review payment options for Taobao, 1688 and JD.com overseas orders, check unclear charges, and understand CNCartGo buying fees and shipping payments.
Can You Return Items Bought From Taobao or 1688?
Returns from Taobao and 1688 are possible but time-limited. What overseas buyers can refund, exchange or ship after warehouse photos arrive.
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Xianyu vs Pinduoduo for Overseas Buyers: Best Deals
Xianyu vs Pinduoduo for overseas buyers: Xianyu wins on used and rare single items, Pinduoduo on new mass-market goods, both shipped via an agent.
How to Track Your Package From China: Logistics Guide
China parcels pass through several carriers and warehouse handoffs, so a tracking number can stall for days before it reaches an international line.
How to Source Products From 1688 as a Foreign Buyer
Source products from 1688 by checking the supplier, SKU, MOQ, payment, China delivery, warehouse inspection, consolidation and shipping before you buy.
Package Consolidation From China: 10 Buyer Questions
Compare separate and combined parcels: check compatible goods, storage deadlines, packing, complete quotes and payment before international dispatch.
Consolidating Orders Across China Shopping Sites
Plan compatible parcels across China sites: match receipts, compare packing and quotes, check storage deadlines and pay freight before dispatch.
Shipping From China: 12 Questions Before Dispatch
Check quotes, billable weight, restricted goods, storage, payment and claims before dispatching a parcel from China to your destination.
Volumetric Weight: Why Light China Parcels Cost More
Volumetric weight is why a bag of clothes costs more to ship than a phone. Learn how carriers calculate it and how to reduce it before shipping from China.
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