Yoybuy Finds
As an international fan of the NFL, specifically the Buffalo Bills, I've always been intrigued by the unique rugby-style jerseys occasionally sported by fans. Finding an official one outside the US, however, proved nearly impossible. That's when my journey into the world of Chinese shopping platforms and purchasing agents began. After some research, I decided to use CSSBuy, a well-known Chinese forwarding and purchasing service, to buy a Bills rugby jersey from Taobao/Tmall.
CSSBuy isn't the only agent out there, but it stood out for its user-friendly interface, established reputation within the international buying community, and transparent fee structure. The process is straightforward: you sign up, get a personal warehouse address in China, and use that address to shop on sites like Taobao, Tmall, or 1688. Once your items arrive at their warehouse, they can consolidate packages, take quality check photos for you, and then ship them internationally. For a first-timer, this service is invaluable as it bridges the language and payment barriers completely.
The hardest part was sifting through countless Taobao stores to find a high-quality jersey. This is where community resources come in handy. During my search, I came across a fantastic external resource that aggregated various fan merchandise finds. A particularly useful link was https://finds.cheap/. This site isn't a store, but rather a curated electronic spreadsheet or list that introduces products, deals, and finds from Chinese platforms. It acted as a great starting point, offering direct links to items that others in the community had already vetted. While my exact jersey wasn't on there at the time, it helped me understand which sellers were reputable.
Armed with better search terms, I finally landed on a Tmall store (Tmall being Alibaba's more B2C-oriented, brand-centric platform) that sold an awesome-looking Buffalo Bills rugby jersey. The product photos showed great detail, the team logos were accurate, and the reviews with customer pictures were overwhelmingly positive.
Two and a half weeks after submitting the shipping request, the package arrived at my doorstep in Europe. The jersey was exactly as shown in the QC photos—the material was durable, the fit was as expected (I'd carefully checked the size chart), and it has become a favorite in my game-day rotation. The entire cost, including the item, all agent fees, and international shipping, was still significantly lower than any reseller price I could find locally.
Using CSSBuy to navigate Tmall opened up a world of direct shopping possibilities. For niche items like specific sports jerseys, it's an unbeatable method. Resources like the product-finding spreadsheet