Get Taobao & 1688 Products Delivered to You
Factory-direct prices from China's domestic marketplaces. Send us links and we handle everything - purchasing, shipping, customs. Pay locally.
Which Chinese Marketplace to Use?
| Feature | Taobao | 1688 |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Unique items, variety | Bulk wholesale |
| Minimum order | Usually 1 piece | Often 2-10+ pieces |
| Price | Lower than AliExpress | Lowest (factory-direct) |
| Language | Chinese only | Chinese only |
| Payment | Alipay required | Alipay required |
| English support | Very limited | None |
Why We Shop For You Works Best
Taobao and 1688 are Chinese domestic marketplaces:
- Chinese language only - Entire site in Mandarin
- Alipay required - Need Chinese bank account to pay
- Domestic shipping - Only ship within China
- Seller communication - Messages in Chinese
Our China team handles all of this - you just send links!
We Shop For You
Recommended for Taobao/1688
- We purchase using Alipay
- We communicate with sellers in Chinese
- Quality inspection at our warehouse
- Consolidate multiple seller orders
Best for
- Most Taobao/1688 shoppers
- Don't read Chinese
- No Alipay account
Shop Yourself (Advanced)
Use our China address
- Free China warehouse address
- You need Taobao agent or Alipay
- Best for experienced China shoppers
- Maximum control and savings
Best for
- Read Chinese
- Have Alipay access
- Frequent China shoppers
How It Works
Send Links
Taobao or 1688 URLs
Get Quote
Price + shipping quote
Pay Locally
Local methods, cards
We Purchase
Alipay + seller chat
Delivered
14-35 days delivery
Send Links
Taobao or 1688 URLs
Get Quote
Price + shipping quote
Pay Locally
Local methods, cards
We Purchase
Alipay + seller chat
Delivered
14-35 days delivery
Step-by-Step Guide
Browse Taobao or 1688
Use Google Chrome with translate. Search products, find items you want.
Copy product links
Copy the URL from your browser. Include multiple links if ordering from different sellers.
Paste on iWishBag order page
Go to our order page, paste links. Add specifications: color, size, quantity in notes.
Get your quote
We check prices, calculate shipping, and send you a complete quote with duties.
Pay locally
Approve quote, pay via local payment methods or cards.
We purchase and consolidate
Our China team orders items, receives at warehouse, consolidates shipments.
Quality check and photos
We inspect items and send you photos before international shipping.
Delivered to your door
We handle customs and deliver to your address.
How to Search Without Knowing Chinese
- Use Google Chrome - Right-click and translate page to English
- Image search - Upload photos to find similar products
- Copy product names - From AliExpress to search on Taobao/1688
- Price comparison - Same products often 30-50% cheaper than AliExpress
Tip: Find product on AliExpress first, then search the same item on Taobao for lower prices!
Real Example: Wireless Earbuds
Product: TWS Earbuds (found on all 3 platforms)
AliExpress
Easy but expensive
Taobao (via iWishBag)
Save ~30% vs AliExpress
Why Consolidation is Key
Buy from 5 different Taobao sellers:
- Each ships to our China warehouse (low cost each)
- We combine all 5 into ONE international shipment
- You pay international shipping ONCE instead of 5 times
- Consolidation can save 50-80% on total shipping cost
Perfect for stocking up on multiple items!
Electronics & Gadgets
Phone accessories, smart devices, cables - often half the AliExpress price.
Fashion & Clothing
Trendy styles, cosplay, unique designs not found elsewhere.
Home & Decor
Furniture accessories, storage, kitchen items, LED lights.
Craft & DIY Supplies
Beads, fabric, components, hobby materials in bulk.
When to Use 1688 Instead of Taobao
1688 is Alibaba's domestic wholesale platform:
- Factory-direct prices (even lower than Taobao)
- Minimum quantities usually 2-10+ pieces
- Best for: Resellers, bulk buyers, business inventory
- Same products as Alibaba but without English interface
We can source from 1688 for better bulk pricing!
Avoiding Bad Products
- Check seller rating - Look for 4.8+ stars
- Read reviews with photos - See actual products
- Compare similar items - Very cheap often means low quality
- Look for "Tmall" badge - Official stores with better quality
We inspect all items at our warehouse and can reject defective products before shipping!
Pro Tips for Taobao/1688
- Use Google Chrome's built-in translate for browsing
- Copy AliExpress product names to search on Taobao (often 30-50% cheaper)
- Order multiple items together to maximize consolidation savings
- Provide exact specifications (color codes, sizes) to avoid wrong items
- Screenshot product pages - helps us verify correct items
- For 1688, specify if you want lowest MOQ option
- Check seller's shipping origin - closer to our warehouse is faster