Yoybuy Finds
As a global basketball enthusiast and a dedicated FC Barcelona Bàsquet fan, acquiring an authentic team jersey was a top priority for me. Living outside of China, however, made this seemingly simple task quite complicated. After some extensive research, I discovered a solution: using a Chinese proxy and purchasing agent service named Kakobuy. This platform specializes in buying products from popular Chinese marketplaces like Tmall, Taobao, and JD.com and then shipping them internationally.
Tmall is a paradise for official merchandise. Many brands, including reputable sports retailers, operate flagship stores there, guaranteeing authenticity that can sometimes be questionable on other global marketplaces. The challenge, of course, is that Tmall’s interface is predominantly in Chinese, and most sellers don't offer direct international shipping.
This is where Kakobuy
My journey began by finding the exact jersey I wanted. I was specifically looking for a Nike-produced replica jersey with a player's name. After navigating Tmall (with the help of my browser's translate function), I found the perfect one in the official store of a large sports retailer. I copied the product URL and headed over to the Kakobuy website. Their platform has a straightforward interface. I pasted the Tmall link into their search bar, and their system automatically fetched the product details, including price, color options, and size charts. Selecting my size (making sure to carefully check the Chinese size conversion) and quantity was easy. After adding it to my cart on Kakobuy, I proceeded to checkout. I paid the product cost plus a small service fee to Kakobuy. Their payment gateway accepted international credit cards, which was incredibly convenient. After confirmation, I received a notification that my order had been successfully placed. The waiting period was split into two parts. First, Kakobuy notified me when my jersey had arrived at their domestic warehouse. They provided me with photos for quality verification—a fantastic service that ensures you get exactly what you ordered. Once I confirmed the item was correct, I paid the international shipping fee based on the package's weight and my location. I chose a standard shipping method, and the package arrived safely within two weeks. Unboxing the jersey was a thrill. The quality was impeccable—authentic, exactly as described, and at a price significantly lower than what I would have paid from European or American retailers. For those looking to explore a wide range of products available on these platforms, including electronics, home goods, and of course, sports jerseys, I recently found a very useful resource. It’s an extensive spreadsheet that catalogs various items and their finds. You can check it out here: https://finds.cheap/. This list can be a great starting point for your next purchase on Tmall or Taobao via a proxy service like Kakobuy. My overall experience with Kakobuy
The Purchasing Process: Step-by-Step
Waiting, Shipping, and Unboxing
A Great Resource for Product Discovery
Final Verdict on Kakobuy