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== How to buy from TaoBao & Weidian Agents ==
== How to buy from TaoBao & Weidian Agents ==
<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Hi all, after many requests by my friends and fellow Redditors, I will be releasing an in-depth guide on&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">a replica newbie's worst nightmare:</strong>&nbsp;<em class="_7s4syPYtk5hfUIjySXcRE">ordering through an agent</em>. Though it seems daunting at first, using an agent to buy your reps and save money is easier than it seems.</p><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">We will go step by step from signing up with an agent to placing our first order, as well as my own tips and tricks for making sure our purchases are worth our money and that we know what the total cost will be (don't forget to account for shipping costs!).</p><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">[https://login.wegobuy.com/en/page/login/?partnercode=w77rNz&type=register <strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Sign up for WeGoBuy through this link</strong>]&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">and you'll get a $40 discount towards your first purchases</strong></p><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">So before we get started, a few terms we need to understand...</p><div class="_7T4UafM1PdBGycd5na9nF">'''What is an Agent?'''</div><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Put simply, an agent is your connection to China where you will be purchasing most of your rep items. Popular websites that people use to buy reps include TaoBao and Weidian. However, for most countries, you are unable to purchase off of these websites directly. This is where the agent of your choice comes in, which for me, is WeGoBuy and is the agent we'll be using throughout my guide.</p><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Once you find the items you want on TaoBao or Weidian, have&nbsp;[https://login.wegobuy.com/en/page/login/?partnercode=w77rNz&type=register signed up for WeGoBuy], and have added money into your WeGoBuy account, you will be able to copy+paste the TaoBao/Weidian link into WeGoBuy, where they will complete the purchase for you. The item will then be delivered by the seller to WeGoBuy's warehouse in China. WeGoBuy will send you pictures of the item once it arrives, and can provide you detailed pictures for an additional fee that show exact measurements, close up high definition pictures of certain aspects of the item (swooshes, size tags, wings logos, etc). You will also have the option to exchange or return the item, contingent on the TaoBao/Weidian's store policies.</p><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Your items can be stored in the WeGoBuy warehouse for free for up to 6 months. During this time, you are free to buy from multiple TaoBao/Weidian stores, accumulating the rep items of your dreams. Once you feel your haul is complete, WeGoBuy will package all of your items together, and ship your haul out to you through the delivery method of your choice. We will go over delivery options, speeds, and costs below.&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Please do not forget to account for shipping when you are making your purchases, as the TaoBao/Weidian price does not include shipping from China to you.</strong></p><div class="_7T4UafM1PdBGycd5na9nF">How to Order Step-By-Step (with&nbsp;[https://imgur.com/a/OUqQBQr Imgur Album Guide to supplement])</div><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><em class="_7s4syPYtk5hfUIjySXcRE">Imgur album is labeled by step number according to the list numbers below. Open it in a new tab and follow along so that you don't get lost!</em></p>
#<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">[https://login.wegobuy.com/en/page/login/?partnercode=w77rNz&type=register <strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Sign up for WeGoBuy through this link</strong>]&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">and you'll get a $40 discount towards your first purchases.</strong>&nbsp;Once you click on the link, you'll be taken to the sign up page, where you can enter your email and a password, both of which will become your log-in information for WeGoBuy. Punch in the verification code to prove to everyone that you're not a robot, agree to the Terms and Agreements, hit sign up, and you're ready to go.&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">I recommend using Google Chrome to order reps due to its Translate feature, which will help you navigate TaoBao and Weidian.</strong>&nbsp;This is a frequently asked question: no, you do not need to learn how to read Chinese in order to order through an agent.</p>
#<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Exploring your Account Page:</strong>&nbsp;Once you're signed up and logged in, you'll see&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">your Account Page</strong>. Let's break this page down a bit, as it's pretty useful with how much information is jam packed into it. Something to note is that WeGoBuy can be a bit redundant, with multiple ways to reach the same pages.</p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Let's take a look at&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">the center of the page</strong>&nbsp;- here you'll see the more urgent messages. Under "<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Action Needed</strong>," you'll see messages telling you if a payment is necessary, if an order needs to be confirmed by you to make sure the correct item is ordered or that the item that arrived to your warehouse after ordering is the correct one, or if shipping from one of the sellers is delated. The "<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">My Enquiry</strong>" tab will show you any responses to any chats you may have opened yourself with your agent. You can also access these things by&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">hovering over the Envelope Icon</strong>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">the upper right corner</strong>.</p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Above the central Messages area</strong>, you'll see your&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Account Information</strong>. Displayed for you is&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">how much Yuan is in your account</strong>&nbsp;(as well as the option to "Top Up Now" which means reloading money into your account for purchases) and&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">if any coupons are available to you</strong>. WeGoBuy periodically adds new coupons to your account whenever they do any promotions. For now, you'll be able to see your $40 worth of coupons that you get by&nbsp;[https://login.wegobuy.com/en/page/login/?partnercode=w77rNz&type=register signing up for WeGoBuy through this link.]</p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">At&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">the upper left corner</strong>, you can&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">hover your pointer over "Shopping Agent"</strong>&nbsp;to pull up the&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">WeGoBuy Search Bar</strong>. Here is where you'll be able to copy+paste TaoBao or Weidian links in order to make your purchases through WeGoBuy. Remember, in order to buy off of these websites, this is how you need to do so. We'll go over completing your purchase in detail below, once we go over the other important aspects of this home page.</p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">At&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">the upper right corner</strong>, you can&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">hover over your WeGoBuy username</strong>&nbsp;to access your&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Shopping Order</strong>&nbsp;(list of all of your WeGoBuy orders, pending or completed), your&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Warehouse</strong>&nbsp;(everything in your WeGoBuy warehouse currently), and your&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Parcels</strong>&nbsp;(any hauls that you have submitted for shipping or that have already been completed).</p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><em class="_7s4syPYtk5hfUIjySXcRE">The above areas are the areas I use most often when navigating WeGoBuy. I won't go into detail about the others to not bog down this guide. Feel free to play around on the site and explore if you'd like, but I believe the above information should be enough to get you through your time as RepFam.</em></p>
#<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Now let's get to what everyone is here for -&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Let's Make Our First Purchase!</strong>&nbsp;We'll do a purchase through&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">TaoBao</strong>&nbsp;and a purchase through&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Weidian</strong>&nbsp;to cover our bases. We can start with a&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Supreme BOGO from seller Teenage Club</strong>&nbsp;since that's a staple for new RepFam.</p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Let's head over to&nbsp;[https://www.reddit.com/r/FashionReps/ r/FashionReps]&nbsp;to&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">search through some QCs</strong>. Once we're at the subreddit, let's type into the&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">search bar "Supreme Teenage Club."</strong></p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">After hitting enter, we'll see some results. You can sort by Top posts, currently Hot posts (posts that are getting lots of attention recently), or New posts.&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">I recommend sorting by New posts</strong>&nbsp;so we can make sure we're&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">finding Where-To-Cop (W2C) links that are still active.</strong></p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Lucky for us, one of the first few results is a Wine BOGO from Teenage Club where the original poster linked the W2C link.&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Let's "copy" that TaoBao W2C link and head back over to WeGoBuy.</strong></p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">On the WeGoBuy site</strong>, let's&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">hover over the "Shopping Agent" in the top left corner</strong>, and once the area to paste our link into appears,&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">let's paste that TaoBao link into there and hit "enter."</strong></p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">We'll see that&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">WeGoBuy now opens up the listing for the Supreme Box Logo from Teenage Club</strong>. We'll also see a&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">pop up</strong>, which&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">sometimes happens with certain listings</strong>. For this particular listing, the popup is a reminder that Teenage Club doesn't take returns. For other listings, you may get a reminder that the item you're purchasing may be counterfeit.&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Hit "risk accepted" or "okay" to get rid of the popup</strong>&nbsp;and we can continue with our purchase.</p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">What you should now see is the TaoBao Item Listing page - let's break it down a bit.</p>
###<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">On&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">the left</strong>, we'll see an image of the product we're buying. Some parts of the brand name or brand logo may be blurred out or removed. No need to worry, this is due to copyright issues. The item you purchase should not have the logo blurred out once it arrives.</p>
###<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">On&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">the right,</strong>&nbsp;we'll see the&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">name of the TaoBao store.</strong>&nbsp;In this case, we see Teenage Club. We also see their store scores out of 5. Teenage Club is a great store as reflected by its ratings.</p>
###<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">In&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">the middle</strong>&nbsp;is where most of the relevant information on this page is.&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">At the top</strong>, we'll see&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">the item name</strong>.&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Below that</strong>&nbsp;is&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">the price of the item in Yuan</strong>. If there is a&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">delivery fee</strong>, that will be right below the price of the item.&nbsp;<em class="_7s4syPYtk5hfUIjySXcRE">Again, please remember that you will still need to pay for shipping out your haul from the WeGoBuy warehouse to you. This cost is not shown to you on this page and won't be calculated until you complete your haul and are ready to ship.</em>&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Below the cost,</strong>&nbsp;you'll see the&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">sizing options, color options, and quantity options.</strong>&nbsp;I wear Medium in Supreme BOGOs, want the wine red wine colorway, and only want one hoodie.</p>
###<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">After clicking each of my selections</strong>, we can hit&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">"Buy Now."</strong></p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Clicking "Buy Now" should take us to the&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">"Order Confirmation"</strong>&nbsp;page. Here, from top to bottom, we'll&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">input our "destination country,"</strong>&nbsp;which in my case is the USA.&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Below the destination country</strong>, we'll see&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">our item name, size, and color selection</strong>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">the left of the page.</strong>&nbsp;I'll read it over and make sure everything is accurate.</p>
###<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Working our way to&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">the right</strong>, we'll see a&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">"Detailed Photo" button.</strong>&nbsp;WeGoBuy provides a few free, low-quality pictures of the item once it arrives to the warehouse. If you need any high-definition pictures of any aspects of the item you're buying, you'll want to pay for&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Detailed Photos</strong>. We're ordering a BOGO, and if I want it QC'd, it is imperative to get an HD picture of the BOGO so we can see the letter embroidery, grain of the BOGO, edges quality, and placement. I'll&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">click on Detailed Photo</strong>,&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">type in my request</strong>, and&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">hit "okay."</strong>&nbsp;You can request more detailed photos by&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">toggling the amount in the upper right corner of the Detailed Photo popup.</strong></p>
###<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Once we finish our Detailed Photo request, we'll see our&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">final cost for purchasing the item, getting our detailed photo, and shipping to our WeGoBuy warehouse.</strong>&nbsp;Check the box saying you&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">agree to the service agreement, hit submit,</strong>&nbsp;and now all that is left is payment before your item can ship to your WeGoBuy warehouse!</p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><em class="_7s4syPYtk5hfUIjySXcRE">I will add more details here once I make a purchase myself so that I can guide you all through step-by-step.</em>&nbsp;For now, I'll say that the next page should ask you&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">how you'd like to "Top Up" or reload your WeGoBuy account balance</strong>&nbsp;so that WeGoBuy can complete your purchase for you and have the item shipped to your warehouse.&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Click the amount of Yuan you'd like to add to your account</strong>&nbsp;to pay for your item.&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">I recommend using PayPal</strong>.&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Clicking the PayPal option will bring up the PayPal website so that you can securely log into your PayPal account through the PayPal website to complete your payment.</strong>&nbsp;Once your PayPal transaction goes through,&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">go back to your Account Page</strong>&nbsp;where your&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">"Action Needed"</strong>&nbsp;tab in the center of the page should ask you to&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">"pay for your purchase."</strong>&nbsp;Click there, follow the steps, and you&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">should see "payment completed!"</strong>&nbsp;Congratulations, you have made your first rep purchase!</p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Now, you patiently wait for the seller to ship your item to the WeGoBuy Warehouse and your agents to take your QC pictures (standard low-quality ones + any Detailed Photos you may have purchased).</strong></p>
#<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Let's now go through the same process as above, but for&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Placing a Weidian Order.</strong></p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Same as above, let's find the item we want to purchase. For this example, let's buy some CZ Batch Jordan 1 High Obsidians. Let's head over to a subreddit to find some QCs to look at - we can try my subreddit&nbsp;[https://www.reddit.com/r/RepWeidianSneakers/ r/RepWeidianSneakers], or other subs like&nbsp;[https://www.reddit.com/r/repbudgetsneakers/ r/repbudgetsneakers],&nbsp;[https://www.reddit.com/r/repsneakers/ r/repsneakers], or&nbsp;[https://www.reddit.com/r/sneakerreps/ r/sneakerreps]. We'll search for "CZ Obsidian" or "CZ Obsidians" to find a QC that hopefully has a W2C Link. Seaching this on&nbsp;[https://www.reddit.com/r/RepWeidianSneakers/ r/RepWeidianSneakers]&nbsp;should bring up&nbsp;[https://www.reddit.com/r/repweidiansneakers/comments/skgt39/qc_399_cz_batch_jordan_1_high_obsidians_from/ my CZ Batch Obsidians QC post with a W2C linked]. Let's copy that Weidian link like we did for the TaoBao process above, and head over to WeGoBuy. We can paste that link into WeGoBuy's search bar, and pull up the item listing.&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Up to this point, everything should be essentially the same as the process I outline above for ordering through TaoBao.</strong>&nbsp;If you get lost in this paragraph, just see steps 3.1-3.6 above outlining the TaoBao ordering process.</p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">If you followed all of the steps above</strong>, you should now&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">see</strong>&nbsp;[https://www.wegobuy.com/en/page/buy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshop908523917.v.weidian.com%2Fitem.html%3FitemID%3D4437680350%26spider_token%3D4572%26spm%3D1101.1101.N.N.7a4b225&nTag=Bar-search&from=search-input&partnercode=w77rNz <strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">this WeGoBuy page displaying the CZ Batch listing on Weidian</strong>]. For the most part, this listing should look the same as the TaoBao example above.&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">However, Weidian listings do not always have specific size options.</strong>&nbsp;To navigate around this,&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">we'll have to type our size into the "Order Remarks" are on the next page after we make whatever selections we can on this page.</strong></p>
###<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Here is where&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">using Google Chrome</strong>&nbsp;pays off -&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">we can read the colorway options thanks to the automatic Google Translate when opening the page.</strong>&nbsp;Looking through the options, we find "Obsidian 40.5 42 44.5" at the bottom, indicating that the Obsidian colorway is available for sizes EU 40.5, 42, 44.5.&nbsp;<em class="_7s4syPYtk5hfUIjySXcRE">Note that other Weidian listings might just list the colorways and no sizes displayed. For those, just click the colorway you want and input your size on the next page as we'll do for this listing.</em>&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Let's click the Obsidian option, and hit "Buy Now."</strong></p>
###<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Again, just like for the TaoBao ordering process above, we should now be on the&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Order Confirmation page.</strong>&nbsp;We can&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">input our size here</strong>&nbsp;- I'll type&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">"1 pair, size EU 42. I accept the risks of purchasing from this Weidian store."</strong>&nbsp;Substitute in your European size for your order.</p>
###<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Next, we can ask for detailed pictures.&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">For retro Jordan 1s, I usually ask for 3 Detailed Pictures minimum:</strong>&nbsp;1)&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Picture of both outer swooshes</strong>&nbsp;2)&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Picture of both heels of the shoes</strong>&nbsp;3)&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Complete picture of white inner size tag</strong>. This should show you the swoosh quality, hourglass shape, and size tag, which can help with batch identification if you are unsure of batch flaws.&nbsp;<em class="_7s4syPYtk5hfUIjySXcRE">You can also ask for close ups of both wings logos, both NIKE AIR Tags, both inner swooshes, both toe boxes, whatever you deem necessary.</em></p>
###<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Again, as above, we can see our order total below, click that we agree to the terms of service, and submit our order. If we have enough money in our WeGoBuy balance, we can hit "Use WeGoBuy Balance," hit "pay," and be done. If we need to "Top Up" again, follow step 3.8 above to complete your WeGoBuy Top Up through PayPal. Then, complete your purchase on WeGoBuy by using your new balance to pay for the item.</p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Congratulations! You've just made your first purchase through Weidian. Now we wait for the product to ship from the seller to your WeGoBuy warehouse.</p>
#<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Take a deep breath:</strong>&nbsp;hopefully, the ordering process is not as intimidating as it may initially seem. All we can do now is wait for our purchases to arrive! Or, in the meantime, you can place more orders. Just again, as above, be mindful of how much you're ordering, as we still haven't seen the shipping cost, which will be dependent on shipping method and weight of our total haul.</p>
#<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">A few days have gone by since we placed our order, and our order has now arrived at our warehouse!&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Let's click on "My Warehouse" to see what items arrived.</strong>&nbsp;We can take a look at my FK Batch Jordan 1 Mochas for this example</p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">We can see our overall order details (product name, colorway, size, price), as well as a hyperlink back to the product listing, in case we ever want to reorder in the future, or share the link.</p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">We see a red button for "Return/Exchange." This button is typically available to you for 5 days, after which, it may become more difficult to Return or Exchange.</p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">"View the Inspection" shows you your QC photos.</strong></p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">"Detailed Photo" is how you can request additional QC photos</strong>, in higher resolution, of certain angles of your item.</p>
#<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">We are ready to ship</strong>, assuming all of your items look as you'd like them to.&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Let's click on "Warehouse" on the left side bar, or hover over our username to reveal the drop menu to then click "My Warehouse."</strong>&nbsp;Either take you to the same page.</p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Now, you should be able to see all of your items currently in your warehouse.</p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Click the box next to each item that you would like to ship.</strong>&nbsp;This adds the item to the haul that will be shipped out. As you add each item the bottom of the page will update with the estimated weight.</p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Once we've added all of the items we want to ship out, let's hit submit in the bottom right-hand corner.</p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">This will take us to the busiest page so far - we can take this slowly, as there is quite a bit of info on this page.&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Our shipping address will be shown at the top of the page. Below it, we will see all of our shipping options.</strong>&nbsp;These vary in terms of speed and price. Depending on your priorities, one may suit your needs better than another. I typically prefer GD-EMS as a good middleground between price and speed of delivery (average 14 days, range 10-30 days at worst) .</p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Once you select your delivery option,&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">scroll down,</strong>&nbsp;and we'll see a&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">customs clearance declaration question.</strong>&nbsp;This varies by country. For the US, the general consensus is declaring $12/kg. Therefore, for an 8kg haul, that would be $12/kg * 8kg (don't forget dimensional analysis from science and math class), which comes out to $96. The most I've shipped at once is 11kg, so max I'd ever declare is $132, which is under the $135 limit where I believe you have to pay some fee if you go over.</p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Once you've declared the clearance amount,&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">scroll down,</strong>&nbsp;and we'll find&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">an option for insurance - use it.</strong>&nbsp;Purchase insurance. While seizures in places like the US are rare if you don't do anything atrocious, it's better to be safe rather than sorry. I typically try to get insurance for 3000¥ which comes at a cost of around 60¥. Well worth the price in my opinion.</p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Next up, let's go through the&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Additional Services</strong>&nbsp;available for your package. I'll go over the ones I use personally.&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Brand Tag Removal, Package Removal, Simple Packaging</strong>&nbsp;are all free add-ons. I recommend these. This gets rid of tags (not size tags, the ones that show price and what not), things like shoe boxes (but not the packaging paper or additional accessories in the shoe box), and helps to minimize weight as much as possible. For the&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Value-Added Services,</strong>&nbsp;I 100% recommend&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Stretch Film, Moisture Barrier bag, and Vacuum Packaging.</strong>&nbsp;Don't be the guy receiving a package full of mold because you didn't protect it. It has a long journey ahead, make sure it's protected.</p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">We're approaching the final steps before our package embarks on its adventure.</strong>&nbsp;Scroll all the way down, and you'll see a text box asking for any&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">additional comments.</strong>&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Here, I copy and paste the following:</strong>&nbsp;"Wrap package in a lot of tape, remove tags, simple packaging, throw away shoe boxes, turn all branded/logo clothing inside out. Vacuum seal clothes in package. Put commercial invoice on the outside of package. Commercial invoice has to be readable and have sender address as well as telephone number. If it has printing errors, it has to be printed again."&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">This ensures your package has everything customs needs.</strong>&nbsp;I've been using it since I first joined rep fam 3 years ago, not sure if it does anything at all, but I figure it doesn't hurt.</p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Scroll back up</strong>, and see if you can use any coupons to lower the price of your haul.&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">If you used the signup link at the top of the guide,</strong>&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">you will have coupons to use!</strong></p>
##<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Hit Submit Delivery Order -</strong>&nbsp;a popup will appear asking you to&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">confirm your delivery address.</strong>&nbsp;Make sure it is correct, and matches your PayPal shipping address. If it does, hit&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Confirm and Submit,</strong>&nbsp;and you're all set! Your package is en route.</p>
#<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">All that is left now is to&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">be patient.</strong>&nbsp;If your tracking doesn't say your package has been seized, don't think that it's seized. Please do not spam the groups -&nbsp;<strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">just be patient.</strong>&nbsp;I typically use 17Track to track my packages. Happy waiting!</p>
<p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">Is Using an Agent the Best Move for Me?</strong></p><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">You'll often hear people brag about using agents and saving tons of money, but is this actually true? As with anything, there are tradeoffs to every choice. Using a middleman won't always be the best move, nor will using an agent. Let's go through some bullet points below.</p><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">- In order to make paying for your agent shipping worth it, you'll have to put together a "haul," or a collection of items you're aiming to ship out. Sometimes, this suits your situation - you're already planning on buying 3 shoes, 2 shirts, and a crewneck. Perfect, using an agent sounds like a solid play. Other times though, you're only planning on buying one pair of shoes. For instances like this, I'd recommend using a middleman, as it's the most streamlined process, and you likely won't end up saving much money compared to middlemen, or at least not enough to make it worth using an agent, waiting for local shipping, getting QC, shipping out, and waiting. It's ultimately up to you, and it helps to plan out your costs before ordering anything so you know how much you'll be spending before the total hits you in the face.</p><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">- As a baseline, batches that middlemen carry like LJR Jordan 1s or M Batch Dunks go for 470¥ ($66) and 310¥ ($43), respectively. Account for international shipping, and you typically add $25-$55 depending on the shipping speed you select and the overall size of your haul.</p><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">- Common Misconceptions:</strong></p><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">- If I ship without shoeboxes, will my shoes arrive damaged?</strong>&nbsp;I've shipped all of my pairs without boxes through WeGoBuy and have never had an issue.</p><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">- Can I get QC with an Agent?</strong>&nbsp;Yes</p><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">- Can I order a specific batch with an Agent?</strong>&nbsp;Yes</p><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">- Can I RL with an Agent?</strong>&nbsp;Depends on the seller's listing. An agent will not stop you from RL'ing, just pay attention to the seller listing, which is what matters.</p><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">- But middlemen handpick pairs and Weidian is just a bunch of budget batches?</strong>&nbsp;Lol, please don't believe this. All pairs carried by middlemen are available on Weidian, and nobody is out here handpicking pairs at the factory. If you do believe this is happening, message me, and I'll send you a picture of 10 different pairs of various sources - if you can correctly guess where each pair came from, middleman or Weidian, then we can talk. If you can't tell, that should tell you everything you need to know.</p><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><em class="_7s4syPYtk5hfUIjySXcRE">Note Saturday, October 1st, 2022: Hi all, hope this guide helps. This is a work-in-progress - I'll be adding to it with the steps that follow placing your orders such as checking QC pictures, uploading an Imgur to post a QC request on the subs, and shipping out your hauls once I place my next orders and ship out my next haul.</em></p><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM"><em class="_7s4syPYtk5hfUIjySXcRE">As always, I am open to feedback, so if you have any suggestions, let me know below! Hope you find this helpful.</em></p><div class="_7T4UafM1PdBGycd5na9nF">Check Out My Other Popular Posts:</div><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">[https://www.reddit.com/user/poncecatchemall/comments/xhl7we/poncecatchemalls_2022_updated_beginners_guide_to/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 <strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">My Beginner's Batch Guide</strong>]</p><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">[https://www.reddit.com/user/poncecatchemall/comments/x3e7i6/poncecatchemalls_select_weidiantaobao_picks/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 <strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">My Select Weidian and TaoBao Finds</strong>]</p><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">[https://www.reddit.com/user/poncecatchemall/comments/qdod0r/lets_talk_about_what_batch_muks_dunks_are/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 <strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">My M Batch Dunks Guide</strong>]</p><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">[https://www.reddit.com/user/poncecatchemall/comments/r7bwov/best_travis_scott_1_high_batches_as_of_december/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 <strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">My Travis Scott 1 High Batch Guide</strong>]</p><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">[https://www.reddit.com/user/poncecatchemall/comments/sjtaqj/air_jordan_1_union_los_angeles_black_toe_and/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 <strong class="_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU">My Union Los Angeles Jordan 1 Batch Guide</strong>]</p><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM">Tags: Replica, Replica sneakers, Replica fashion, WeGoBuy, Guide, WeGoBuy Guide, WeGoBuy Help, Newbie Friendly ,Usage Guide To WeGoBuy, WeGoBuy Assistance, WeGoBuy Discounts, WeGoBuy Tutorial, WeGoBuy Coupons, WeGoBuy Shipping Help, WeGoBuy Order Help, Taobao Agent, The Biggest & Best Full WeGoBuy Agent Guide | Discounts, Customs, Tips, Tricks, Ordering, Shipping Haul, Review, Taobao WeGoBuy, Taobao Agent, Taobao WeGoBuy Guide</p><p>[https://www.reddit.com/r/repweidiansneakers/comments/xt7sb3/agents_taobao_weidian_updated_howto_guide/ Source]</p>
== Beginner's Guide to the Best Rep Sneaker Batches to Buy ==
== Beginner's Guide to the Best Rep Sneaker Batches to Buy ==
== Massive Sneaker Batch W2C Links ==
== Massive Sneaker Batch W2C Links ==
== The Complete Guide to Kobe Rep Sneakers ==
== The Complete Guide to Kobe Rep Sneakers ==
== The Complete Colorway Tracker ==
== The Complete Colorway Tracker ==

Revision as of 08:51, 19 January 2023

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Community Links

Recommended Sellers List

The ESL consists of a collection of sellers that the mod team believes to be "well-established", after years of following user experiences and relevant discourse here on the subreddit. These sellers have either been providing good service to r/Repsneakers users for a long period of time, demonstrated exceptional commitment to the members of our sub—or both. Just because a seller isn't on this list doesn't mean they aren't a good or "trustworthy" seller. Part of purpose in renaming our list is to discourage our users from being so reliant on our list, and treating the TSL/ESL as the Holy Scripture. It is up to you to do your own research, and decide which seller you think is the best—whether they're on our ESL, or not.

Without further ado, here is the Official r/RepSneakers Established Sellers List:


Established Sellers List (alphabetized)
A-K K-P T-Z</thead>
888Kicks D-D Tina
Coco Alice/UBS Uncle Lin
GMK Monica Vicky
Joystudio Mr. Hou Carl
KickWho Panda Chen Yang
World2Kicks Zhang 168shops
DopeSneaker/Lisa EM-Sneakers SneakerWill

Established Agents

This list is just like the ESL, but it is pertinent to agents. The most popular agent, by far, is WeGoBuy.

Website Promo Code Discount amount</thead>
PandaBuy automatic Use code "Repsneakers" to get 5% off on shipping unlimitedly
Wegobuy automatic $40 in Shipping Coupons (Must use the register links to achieve this)
CSS Buy automatic 20¥ Coupons and Platinum Member Status

Probation List

Next section is for sellers which are being considered for entry to the ESL (denoted by an asterisk), or under a "probation" of sorts. A seller might end up on probation if they demonstrate a serious lack of concern toward their customers who are members here. Falling service standards and unwillingness to work with customers on complaints are the most common examples of how this might happen. "New" sellers may also be listed here, as a way of acknowledging their presence in the subreddit, and indicating to users that although we don’t consider them well-established yet, they are more than just a random name with no known background.




</thead>
91sheep* Jin* Sneaker VIP*
BeanStudio* OWF Tim Sneakers*

Blacklisted Sellers

Here is the wiki page with the names and reasoning for each blacklisted seller. If you are a reviewer, please check it frequently, to avoid an accidental violation of rule 10.


SCAM WARNING:

This component of the post is exceptionally important, and has the potential to save countless people from being having their money stolen. If you are new, please pay attention.

These lists—particularly the ESL—will serve to help you guys avoid ANY real chance of being scammed by the numerous impersonators of these sellers, who are out there prowling around, waiting for people here to make mistakes. Always check and double check this community's catalog of sellers, to make sure you are talking to the right person. And as a rule of thumb, if you don’t know what you’re doing, DON’T BUY ON INSTAGRAM. If you must buy on Instagram, heed the following warning:

IF THE SELLER’S INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT USERNAME DOES NOT MATCH WHAT IS LISTED HERE, IT ISN’T NECESSARILY LEGIT. (By “USERNAME”, we mean the “handle”. For example, “@JohnDoe”. This is not the same as their name/title/bio, which can be changed to anything—and is not a unique identifier—like the username/handle!) We will discuss this topic in more depth and include visual examples, as the aforementioned subreddit resources are created and updated. But we thought it was important to get this information out ASAP, given the frequency at which people are getting themselves scammed here.


The Rep Game requires personal responsibility

One final note: These lists consist of collections of sellers that the mod team believes to be worthy of the labels well-establishedon probation, and blacklisted, based on our years of experience and after paying close attention to discourse and events on the subreddit. Just because your favorite seller—who you believe is 10x more established than any of our sellers—is not on the list does not mean they aren’t a good seller. Just because you personally disagree that a certain seller belongs on the blacklist doesn’t mean we will remove them from it. In the past year, we have seen too much dependence and borderline “worshipping” of our subreddit’s various lists. As if we are the one, definitive resource on which sellers are good/safe or bad/unsafe to buy from. This is not the intention of the lists. We are just one internet community, created and operated by ordinary people. We are not infallible. Without a doubt, there are good, established sellers which aren’t on the ESL; this list is just a collection of sellers that we have judged to be established and “good”. It is also obviously biased towards sellers that are popular on Reddit. There are also terrible sellers who we have not yet identified on the blacklist, because they are small players and/or have no history on Reddit. In any case, no one is being forced to use our lists, if they do not agree with them. Please acknowledge these things before you make a negative comment about r/Repsneakers lists.

Sorry, but we had to make that disclaimer for the insufferable jerks that choose to let our lists live rent-free in their heads, and pretend that they aren’t allowed to make personal decisions which conflict with our lists. For the ordinary members—veterans and noobs alike—that are here in good faith, we appreciate you guys and your continued support of our forum. We hope that you will find our new ESL and the numerous coming updates to be helpful. Please let us know of any comments or constructive criticism you may have.

Introduction to r/RepSneakers

This community is for discussion of replica sneakers and other related items. Our focus is to be the center of replica sneaker discussion on Reddit. We have nearly 6 year of discussion archived on this subreddit, and encourage using the search function to learn more before posting. All selling of replica items is strictly prohibited on this subreddit.

Why Aren't My Posts Showing Up?

Posting on Repsneakers requires a well established Reddit account. In order to deter advertising spam and ban evasion by scammers and spammers, we have increased the old requirements. The new numbers will remain a mystery, for security's sake. Trust that they are not too high, and most people will be able to pass the requirement within a short time, naturally participating on other subreddits.

We do not respond to messages us asking for post approval. If you are unable to post, just continue using your Reddit account naturally, and soon enough you will be able to post. Posting is not a requirement to gain a lot of useful information from this subreddit. Lurking and searching will hold you over until you can post.

Guides

Please read these, they contain lots of good info and can answer your question much faster then making a new thread!

Middleman Guide for Beginners, by /u/Warm-Lobster

Replica Slang and Acronyms

Agent Guide


Seller Profiles

Introducing Seller Profiles! Seller Profiles allow for all the information related to a seller to be organized into one dedicated list for each seller.

With this new addition, Sellers will be able to edit their profile directly with no approval process for advertisement or waiting for their posts to be approved.

You can find the sellers profiles list here

Known Trustworthy Sites

http://www.sneakerahead.org (Save $30 with code: sneakerahead-dis and 10% off your order with WU)Contact+Discount

http://www.g5tony.net (Not to be confused with OG Tony)

http://www.muks-store.com (Save 15$ with code: sunday3120)

http://www.dopesneaker.cc (Code: "Lisa-reddit" $15 off. 12% off with WU)Contact+Discount

http://www.topshoemall.com (Code: "TOP-reddit" 15$ off. 10% off with WU)

http://www.sneakerwill.shop

http://www.cocosneakers.org/(Save $15 with code: coco-dis)

http://www.kickwho.cc

Bruce (no site lol. his Whatsapp is: +86 189 0916 2046)

http://mangosneaker.x.yupoo.com/ (Mango)

http://www.staysucc.net (Vicky)

http://www.wkicks.ru (Weng)

http://www.flightkickz.cn (Code: "FKReddit" for free shipping)

Known Trustworthy Agents

https://www.superbuy.com/ (DISCOUNT CODE: repsneakersRedeem)

https://www.pandabuy.com (DISCOUNT CODE: automatic -- UNLIMITED 5% discount)

Glossary of Common Terms

QC: Quality Control (QC for short) is talking about pictures that are posted from an agent of an item that was ordered. Users will post these if they're unsure about the quality and would rather have someone else take a look at them if they're good enough.

LC: Legit Check (LC for short) Much like the name states, this is a tag used for posts requiring a legit check. Legit checks are a great way of finding out if a item you're purchasing is authentic or not.

GP: Guinea Pig (GP for short) Guinea Pigging is much like being a test subject. In this instance you will be the first person to order a sellers new item. This means you'll be the first to get pictures of their product and often times you'll post them to be checked for quality by the community.

FIND: Much like the name states. Posts with this flair are often linked to new products that haven't been posted before.

W2C:: Where To Cop (W2C for short) W2C refers to the search for a desired item. Often times will be linked with retail images for an example.

1:1: One to One (1:1 for short) 1:1 refers to a perfect replica. However, not many exist and often times you won't be able to get these as they're sold out.

GL: Green Light (GL for short) GL Refers to a user who has given their approval of a QC post.

RL: Red Light (RL for short) RL Refers to a user who has given their disapproval of a QC post.

B&S: Bait & Switch (BS or B&S for short) B&S Refers to a seller who has advertised their product and sent goods that are different from advertised.

脚长: Foot length

美国: US

英国: UK

欧洲: EUR

中国: China

厘米: cm

毫米: mm

英寸 or 寸: inches

Beginners Guide to Middlemen

r/Repsneakers - **beginners guide ( MiddleMan) simplified version on how to buy from a middle man for beginners

Beginners Guide to Shipping from China

https://i.imgur.com/C7dMJXP.jpeg

Guide to Keeping your Shoes Clean

I have had Lin's Triple White Ultraboost 4.0 for just over a year now and I am constantly being asked how I maintain my them and keep them looking what I call close to deadstock.

Please note: This guide is overkill, this is what I choose to do, It is not for everyone but from what I have found it pays off for maintaining my shoes at a high quality and 1:1 deadstock looks ;). This guide is completely based on my personal experience.

If you are just here for the photos scroll to the bottom :)

There are two methods, Handwashing, and Machine washing. I wash all my shoes by hand except the ultra boosts and I will tell you why. I put the ultras in them machine one day and found the result was outstanding this was due to the shoe getting a much deeper clean in the machine and making the white really shine out compared to when I hand washed them (you will see in the images). However, this is not necessary for darker shoes nor will I put shoes such as my Offwhite Vapormaxes or Yeezys in the machine. A hand wash is more than enough however I continue to use the machine only for the ultra boosts as it works well.

Method 1 - Hand wash:

What you will need

  • Wool/Delicates Soap

  • Fine brush for uppers

  • Thicker brush for sole

  • Sponge

  • Cloth of your choosing (I prefer a microfibre one)

Photo of products I use

Steps:

1: Prep:

  • Remove laces

  • Get your sponge, wet it with warm water and lightly rub-down the shoe, getting it wet but not soaked.

  • Place your soap in a container and mix with hot water (you should be comfortable handling it)

2: Laces:

  • Get another container and fill it with warm water and soap

  • Leave the laces in the container to soak while you clean the shoes

  • Once you have cleaned the shoes come back and continue on

  • Take your laces out and with your hand rinse them under warm water, usually if the dirt is light it comes out however you may need a cloth and just run it down the lace to get out any dirt. If they are really bad you may wanna scrub them.

  • Once satisfied set out to dry (I tend to hang on a towel rack)

3: Bottoms:

  • Grab your thicker brush and dip it in the soap and scrub at the bottoms (this includes the boost in the case of ultra boosts)

  • Once you are satisfied with the bottoms get your sponge and rinse all the soap off, continuously rinse the sponge out with warm water

  • Once all soap is off the bottoms we move onto the uppers

4: Uppers:

  • Dip your fine brush in the soap and begin to scrub the uppers of the shoe (everything above the boost in the case of ultra boosts)

  • Once you have a soapy layer all over, rinse your finer brush with warm water and continue to work the shoe alternating between cleaning the brush and more soap if necessary, don't be afraid to scrub hard if you need

  • Once you are happy that the uppers are clean get out your sponge and wet it again and get all the soap off, you want to continually rinse the sponge and keep wiping until all soap is gone.

  • Once satisfied set aside

5: Drying:

  • Set your shoes in a spot where they won't get touched or interfered with.

  • I leave mine for 24 hours to dry usually before wearing

  • I have my laces from a towel rack and just lean the shoes against a wall on a towel.

6: Protection:

  • Once shoes are fully dried I spray 2 layers of Forcefield Protector and set to dry again, I prefer forcefield over Crep as I have seen cases where Crep leaves yellowing on the boost.

Method 2 - Washing Machine (how I get my ultras looking so crisp):

Please note: All machines are different, I got lucky with mine and it has done me well however as good as it can be I still recommend washing by hand.

  • Front Loader Machine

  • 30 Degree Temp

  • Wool Setting

  • I put them in a wash bag

  • I use a liquid washing detergent

  • Lowest speed, for me 400rpm

  • I wash for around 39 minutes (that is my machines cycle)

  • Put them in the machine and watch them go.

Once they are cleaned in the machine continue with steps 5 and 6 as mentioned above.

Images:

After Wash

On-Feet

Video

Source

Complete Guide to r/SuperReps

Welcome to r/SuperReps. Thank you for joining our SuperFam! We encourage you to follow basic online Reddiquette and read our rules! We want our community to be a fun and enjoyable place for everyone to participate and be a part of! :)

Don't hesitate to message the mods if you have any questions…and Enjoy!

What's SuperReps?

We are a new community with the main goal of creating a "Super Family Rep" interested in shopping, good reviews, helpful guides, questions and, topics related to the awesome world of reps. If you are a reps enthusiast, this is the right place for you!

Subreddit rules

If you're reading this mini-guide, it means you've landed on our subreddit, so welcome to r/SuperReps! We are a community for replica sneakers discussion.

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Guide to Shipping Replica Shoes & Sneakers

In this guide, I will be providing shipping information, returns, and frequently asked questions to help the r/SuperReps community with their purchases.

Reading it won't take much time, but maybe it will help you resolve doubts and issues.

I've divided the guide into sections, so it's easier to navigate!

1. SHIPPING TIPS

Trusted Dealers usually use two types of shipping: regular mail (EMS, Cainiao, China Post) and express courier (DHL, UPS, or FedEx).

The products are processed and shipped within 5 - 10 business days. So, after making your purchase, make yourself comfortable and wait patiently for a few days.

Even though express delivery is expensive, we highly recommend you choose it, if you want to make sure you don't lose your money. Often we hear complaints from customers who have chosen slow shipping and are still waiting for their product.

Trusted sellers ensure that products are shipped using safe routes and measures that mitigate the risks of customs stops.

You will not have to pay customs duties or additional taxes.

The safest shipping is by express courier (DHL Express or UPS).

Shipping to USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and UK is safe (no customs problem).

Shipping to Europe is more difficult (DHL Express is often not a good choice). The advice is to contact TD before purchasing and ask for advice on the best shipping for your country of residence. They have a lot of experience shipping to your country and will know it better than anyone else. Any good seller will inform you of your country's shipping requirements.

2. HOW LONG DOES DELIVERY TAKE?

Delivery times depend on many factors: mainly on the country of residence and the type of shipment you choose at the time of check out.

Generally, you can receive your product in 7-10 days in the United States or Canada with express shipping,

If you choose regular shipping, the average time is usually 15-20 days.

This is an estimate; there may be delays caused by national holidays, weather, customs inspections, and other circumstances beyond our control and for which TD cannot be held responsible.

Take into consideration that, we are in a particular historical moment, so, things are bound to get tangled up, take alternate paths, tracking numbers can be confusing, etc. There is no universal path. You can track your package via the tracking number, but don't spam your TD with messages if you don't get it right away.

At first, your tracking number will take a few days to update - giving messages like "Scanned by customs" and whatnot. It's important to be patient during the shipping process; especially now, international shipping can take some time.

3. ORDER CANCELLATION

Before buying your reps, I recommend you to do some research, there are many resources you can find; if you have doubts or questions, you can write on our sub-r/SuperReps. Our community is here for this, so you will always find someone ready to help you.

Anyway, if after having purchased your pair of reps, you have changed your mind, let your TD know ASAP. He will check if the order is already processed and tell you if it is possible to cancel the order or not.

4. QC BEFORE SHIPPING

It's nothing new that people spam TD with messages asking for photos before buying. Here is the case to say: DON'T DO IT because you won't get anything.

Just look at the photos you find on the TD website, if they are TRUSTED DEALERS, they will be authentic photos from the factories.

After you've made your purchase then, you can receive the photos for QC (and we encourage you to post them on SuperReps for advice and go for it), to authorize shipping.

5. RETURN, EXCHANGE, AND REFUND POLICIES

If you are not satisfied with the item, you can return it within 14 days from the date you received it.

However, the return will only be accepted after an official inspection, so, send an email to TD with all photos and confirmation of the return. Please note: TD will not accept returns and/or exchanges if there is sufficient evidence that the shoes have been worn outdoors.

You are responsible for the shipping costs to return the item and will receive your refund using the same payment method you selected at the time of purchase. Refunds can typically take up to 7 business days from receipt of merchandise.

In case of a return, do not use the main shipping companies such as DHL, EMS, or FedEx, but the regular registered mail service to avoid entry problems.

Returning the item is not a simple process and, sometimes, it may not go well, so I suggest you take information on SuperReps, to make an informed and safe purchase.

But don't worry, once it clears customs in your country, things will be faster and, you'll be getting your super cool reps soon! This guide aims to pull together all the most frequently asked questions about shipping and some tips that may be helpful. But you can find all of this and more on Trusted Dealers' websites.

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Yang Official website
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How to buy from TaoBao & Weidian Agents

Hi all, after many requests by my friends and fellow Redditors, I will be releasing an in-depth guide on a replica newbie's worst nightmare: ordering through an agent. Though it seems daunting at first, using an agent to buy your reps and save money is easier than it seems.

We will go step by step from signing up with an agent to placing our first order, as well as my own tips and tricks for making sure our purchases are worth our money and that we know what the total cost will be (don't forget to account for shipping costs!).

Sign up for WeGoBuy through this link and you'll get a $40 discount towards your first purchases

So before we get started, a few terms we need to understand...

What is an Agent?

Put simply, an agent is your connection to China where you will be purchasing most of your rep items. Popular websites that people use to buy reps include TaoBao and Weidian. However, for most countries, you are unable to purchase off of these websites directly. This is where the agent of your choice comes in, which for me, is WeGoBuy and is the agent we'll be using throughout my guide.

Once you find the items you want on TaoBao or Weidian, have signed up for WeGoBuy, and have added money into your WeGoBuy account, you will be able to copy+paste the TaoBao/Weidian link into WeGoBuy, where they will complete the purchase for you. The item will then be delivered by the seller to WeGoBuy's warehouse in China. WeGoBuy will send you pictures of the item once it arrives, and can provide you detailed pictures for an additional fee that show exact measurements, close up high definition pictures of certain aspects of the item (swooshes, size tags, wings logos, etc). You will also have the option to exchange or return the item, contingent on the TaoBao/Weidian's store policies.

Your items can be stored in the WeGoBuy warehouse for free for up to 6 months. During this time, you are free to buy from multiple TaoBao/Weidian stores, accumulating the rep items of your dreams. Once you feel your haul is complete, WeGoBuy will package all of your items together, and ship your haul out to you through the delivery method of your choice. We will go over delivery options, speeds, and costs below. Please do not forget to account for shipping when you are making your purchases, as the TaoBao/Weidian price does not include shipping from China to you.

How to Order Step-By-Step (with Imgur Album Guide to supplement)

Imgur album is labeled by step number according to the list numbers below. Open it in a new tab and follow along so that you don't get lost!

  1. Sign up for WeGoBuy through this link and you'll get a $40 discount towards your first purchases. Once you click on the link, you'll be taken to the sign up page, where you can enter your email and a password, both of which will become your log-in information for WeGoBuy. Punch in the verification code to prove to everyone that you're not a robot, agree to the Terms and Agreements, hit sign up, and you're ready to go. I recommend using Google Chrome to order reps due to its Translate feature, which will help you navigate TaoBao and Weidian. This is a frequently asked question: no, you do not need to learn how to read Chinese in order to order through an agent.

  2. Exploring your Account Page: Once you're signed up and logged in, you'll see your Account Page. Let's break this page down a bit, as it's pretty useful with how much information is jam packed into it. Something to note is that WeGoBuy can be a bit redundant, with multiple ways to reach the same pages.

    1. Let's take a look at the center of the page - here you'll see the more urgent messages. Under "Action Needed," you'll see messages telling you if a payment is necessary, if an order needs to be confirmed by you to make sure the correct item is ordered or that the item that arrived to your warehouse after ordering is the correct one, or if shipping from one of the sellers is delated. The "My Enquiry" tab will show you any responses to any chats you may have opened yourself with your agent. You can also access these things by hovering over the Envelope Icon in the upper right corner.

    2. Above the central Messages area, you'll see your Account Information. Displayed for you is how much Yuan is in your account (as well as the option to "Top Up Now" which means reloading money into your account for purchases) and if any coupons are available to you. WeGoBuy periodically adds new coupons to your account whenever they do any promotions. For now, you'll be able to see your $40 worth of coupons that you get by signing up for WeGoBuy through this link.

    3. At the upper left corner, you can hover your pointer over "Shopping Agent" to pull up the WeGoBuy Search Bar. Here is where you'll be able to copy+paste TaoBao or Weidian links in order to make your purchases through WeGoBuy. Remember, in order to buy off of these websites, this is how you need to do so. We'll go over completing your purchase in detail below, once we go over the other important aspects of this home page.

    4. At the upper right corner, you can hover over your WeGoBuy username to access your Shopping Order (list of all of your WeGoBuy orders, pending or completed), your Warehouse (everything in your WeGoBuy warehouse currently), and your Parcels (any hauls that you have submitted for shipping or that have already been completed).

    5. The above areas are the areas I use most often when navigating WeGoBuy. I won't go into detail about the others to not bog down this guide. Feel free to play around on the site and explore if you'd like, but I believe the above information should be enough to get you through your time as RepFam.

  3. Now let's get to what everyone is here for - Let's Make Our First Purchase! We'll do a purchase through TaoBao and a purchase through Weidian to cover our bases. We can start with a Supreme BOGO from seller Teenage Club since that's a staple for new RepFam.

    1. Let's head over to r/FashionReps to search through some QCs. Once we're at the subreddit, let's type into the search bar "Supreme Teenage Club."

    2. After hitting enter, we'll see some results. You can sort by Top posts, currently Hot posts (posts that are getting lots of attention recently), or New posts. I recommend sorting by New posts so we can make sure we're finding Where-To-Cop (W2C) links that are still active.

    3. Lucky for us, one of the first few results is a Wine BOGO from Teenage Club where the original poster linked the W2C link. Let's "copy" that TaoBao W2C link and head back over to WeGoBuy.

    4. On the WeGoBuy site, let's hover over the "Shopping Agent" in the top left corner, and once the area to paste our link into appears, let's paste that TaoBao link into there and hit "enter."

    5. We'll see that WeGoBuy now opens up the listing for the Supreme Box Logo from Teenage Club. We'll also see a pop up, which sometimes happens with certain listings. For this particular listing, the popup is a reminder that Teenage Club doesn't take returns. For other listings, you may get a reminder that the item you're purchasing may be counterfeit. Hit "risk accepted" or "okay" to get rid of the popup and we can continue with our purchase.

    6. What you should now see is the TaoBao Item Listing page - let's break it down a bit.

      1. On the left, we'll see an image of the product we're buying. Some parts of the brand name or brand logo may be blurred out or removed. No need to worry, this is due to copyright issues. The item you purchase should not have the logo blurred out once it arrives.

      2. On the right, we'll see the name of the TaoBao store. In this case, we see Teenage Club. We also see their store scores out of 5. Teenage Club is a great store as reflected by its ratings.

      3. In the middle is where most of the relevant information on this page is. At the top, we'll see the item nameBelow that is the price of the item in Yuan. If there is a delivery fee, that will be right below the price of the item. Again, please remember that you will still need to pay for shipping out your haul from the WeGoBuy warehouse to you. This cost is not shown to you on this page and won't be calculated until you complete your haul and are ready to ship. Below the cost, you'll see the sizing options, color options, and quantity options. I wear Medium in Supreme BOGOs, want the wine red wine colorway, and only want one hoodie.

      4. After clicking each of my selections, we can hit "Buy Now."

    7. Clicking "Buy Now" should take us to the "Order Confirmation" page. Here, from top to bottom, we'll input our "destination country," which in my case is the USA. Below the destination country, we'll see our item name, size, and color selection on the left of the page. I'll read it over and make sure everything is accurate.

      1. Working our way to the right, we'll see a "Detailed Photo" button. WeGoBuy provides a few free, low-quality pictures of the item once it arrives to the warehouse. If you need any high-definition pictures of any aspects of the item you're buying, you'll want to pay for Detailed Photos. We're ordering a BOGO, and if I want it QC'd, it is imperative to get an HD picture of the BOGO so we can see the letter embroidery, grain of the BOGO, edges quality, and placement. I'll click on Detailed Phototype in my request, and hit "okay." You can request more detailed photos by toggling the amount in the upper right corner of the Detailed Photo popup.

      2. Once we finish our Detailed Photo request, we'll see our final cost for purchasing the item, getting our detailed photo, and shipping to our WeGoBuy warehouse. Check the box saying you agree to the service agreement, hit submit, and now all that is left is payment before your item can ship to your WeGoBuy warehouse!

    8. I will add more details here once I make a purchase myself so that I can guide you all through step-by-step. For now, I'll say that the next page should ask you how you'd like to "Top Up" or reload your WeGoBuy account balance so that WeGoBuy can complete your purchase for you and have the item shipped to your warehouse. Click the amount of Yuan you'd like to add to your account to pay for your item. I recommend using PayPalClicking the PayPal option will bring up the PayPal website so that you can securely log into your PayPal account through the PayPal website to complete your payment. Once your PayPal transaction goes through, go back to your Account Page where your "Action Needed" tab in the center of the page should ask you to "pay for your purchase." Click there, follow the steps, and you should see "payment completed!" Congratulations, you have made your first rep purchase!

    9. Now, you patiently wait for the seller to ship your item to the WeGoBuy Warehouse and your agents to take your QC pictures (standard low-quality ones + any Detailed Photos you may have purchased).

  4. Let's now go through the same process as above, but for Placing a Weidian Order.

    1. Same as above, let's find the item we want to purchase. For this example, let's buy some CZ Batch Jordan 1 High Obsidians. Let's head over to a subreddit to find some QCs to look at - we can try my subreddit r/RepWeidianSneakers, or other subs like r/repbudgetsneakersr/repsneakers, or r/sneakerreps. We'll search for "CZ Obsidian" or "CZ Obsidians" to find a QC that hopefully has a W2C Link. Seaching this on r/RepWeidianSneakers should bring up my CZ Batch Obsidians QC post with a W2C linked. Let's copy that Weidian link like we did for the TaoBao process above, and head over to WeGoBuy. We can paste that link into WeGoBuy's search bar, and pull up the item listing. Up to this point, everything should be essentially the same as the process I outline above for ordering through TaoBao. If you get lost in this paragraph, just see steps 3.1-3.6 above outlining the TaoBao ordering process.

    2. If you followed all of the steps above, you should now see this WeGoBuy page displaying the CZ Batch listing on Weidian. For the most part, this listing should look the same as the TaoBao example above. However, Weidian listings do not always have specific size options. To navigate around this, we'll have to type our size into the "Order Remarks" are on the next page after we make whatever selections we can on this page.

      1. Here is where using Google Chrome pays off - we can read the colorway options thanks to the automatic Google Translate when opening the page. Looking through the options, we find "Obsidian 40.5 42 44.5" at the bottom, indicating that the Obsidian colorway is available for sizes EU 40.5, 42, 44.5. Note that other Weidian listings might just list the colorways and no sizes displayed. For those, just click the colorway you want and input your size on the next page as we'll do for this listing. Let's click the Obsidian option, and hit "Buy Now."

      2. Again, just like for the TaoBao ordering process above, we should now be on the Order Confirmation page. We can input our size here - I'll type "1 pair, size EU 42. I accept the risks of purchasing from this Weidian store." Substitute in your European size for your order.

      3. Next, we can ask for detailed pictures. For retro Jordan 1s, I usually ask for 3 Detailed Pictures minimum: 1) Picture of both outer swooshes 2) Picture of both heels of the shoes 3) Complete picture of white inner size tag. This should show you the swoosh quality, hourglass shape, and size tag, which can help with batch identification if you are unsure of batch flaws. You can also ask for close ups of both wings logos, both NIKE AIR Tags, both inner swooshes, both toe boxes, whatever you deem necessary.

      4. Again, as above, we can see our order total below, click that we agree to the terms of service, and submit our order. If we have enough money in our WeGoBuy balance, we can hit "Use WeGoBuy Balance," hit "pay," and be done. If we need to "Top Up" again, follow step 3.8 above to complete your WeGoBuy Top Up through PayPal. Then, complete your purchase on WeGoBuy by using your new balance to pay for the item.

    3. Congratulations! You've just made your first purchase through Weidian. Now we wait for the product to ship from the seller to your WeGoBuy warehouse.

  5. Take a deep breath: hopefully, the ordering process is not as intimidating as it may initially seem. All we can do now is wait for our purchases to arrive! Or, in the meantime, you can place more orders. Just again, as above, be mindful of how much you're ordering, as we still haven't seen the shipping cost, which will be dependent on shipping method and weight of our total haul.

  6. A few days have gone by since we placed our order, and our order has now arrived at our warehouse! Let's click on "My Warehouse" to see what items arrived. We can take a look at my FK Batch Jordan 1 Mochas for this example

    1. We can see our overall order details (product name, colorway, size, price), as well as a hyperlink back to the product listing, in case we ever want to reorder in the future, or share the link.

    2. We see a red button for "Return/Exchange." This button is typically available to you for 5 days, after which, it may become more difficult to Return or Exchange.

    3. "View the Inspection" shows you your QC photos.

    4. "Detailed Photo" is how you can request additional QC photos, in higher resolution, of certain angles of your item.

  7. We are ready to ship, assuming all of your items look as you'd like them to. Let's click on "Warehouse" on the left side bar, or hover over our username to reveal the drop menu to then click "My Warehouse." Either take you to the same page.

    1. Now, you should be able to see all of your items currently in your warehouse.

    2. Click the box next to each item that you would like to ship. This adds the item to the haul that will be shipped out. As you add each item the bottom of the page will update with the estimated weight.

    3. Once we've added all of the items we want to ship out, let's hit submit in the bottom right-hand corner.

    4. This will take us to the busiest page so far - we can take this slowly, as there is quite a bit of info on this page. Our shipping address will be shown at the top of the page. Below it, we will see all of our shipping options. These vary in terms of speed and price. Depending on your priorities, one may suit your needs better than another. I typically prefer GD-EMS as a good middleground between price and speed of delivery (average 14 days, range 10-30 days at worst) .

    5. Once you select your delivery option, scroll down, and we'll see a customs clearance declaration question. This varies by country. For the US, the general consensus is declaring $12/kg. Therefore, for an 8kg haul, that would be $12/kg * 8kg (don't forget dimensional analysis from science and math class), which comes out to $96. The most I've shipped at once is 11kg, so max I'd ever declare is $132, which is under the $135 limit where I believe you have to pay some fee if you go over.

    6. Once you've declared the clearance amount, scroll down, and we'll find an option for insurance - use it. Purchase insurance. While seizures in places like the US are rare if you don't do anything atrocious, it's better to be safe rather than sorry. I typically try to get insurance for 3000¥ which comes at a cost of around 60¥. Well worth the price in my opinion.

    7. Next up, let's go through the Additional Services available for your package. I'll go over the ones I use personally. Brand Tag Removal, Package Removal, Simple Packaging are all free add-ons. I recommend these. This gets rid of tags (not size tags, the ones that show price and what not), things like shoe boxes (but not the packaging paper or additional accessories in the shoe box), and helps to minimize weight as much as possible. For the Value-Added Services, I 100% recommend Stretch Film, Moisture Barrier bag, and Vacuum Packaging. Don't be the guy receiving a package full of mold because you didn't protect it. It has a long journey ahead, make sure it's protected.

    8. We're approaching the final steps before our package embarks on its adventure. Scroll all the way down, and you'll see a text box asking for any additional comments. Here, I copy and paste the following: "Wrap package in a lot of tape, remove tags, simple packaging, throw away shoe boxes, turn all branded/logo clothing inside out. Vacuum seal clothes in package. Put commercial invoice on the outside of package. Commercial invoice has to be readable and have sender address as well as telephone number. If it has printing errors, it has to be printed again." This ensures your package has everything customs needs. I've been using it since I first joined rep fam 3 years ago, not sure if it does anything at all, but I figure it doesn't hurt.

    9. Scroll back up, and see if you can use any coupons to lower the price of your haul. If you used the signup link at the top of the guide, you will have coupons to use!

    10. Hit Submit Delivery Order - a popup will appear asking you to confirm your delivery address. Make sure it is correct, and matches your PayPal shipping address. If it does, hit Confirm and Submit, and you're all set! Your package is en route.

  8. All that is left now is to be patient. If your tracking doesn't say your package has been seized, don't think that it's seized. Please do not spam the groups - just be patient. I typically use 17Track to track my packages. Happy waiting!

Is Using an Agent the Best Move for Me?

You'll often hear people brag about using agents and saving tons of money, but is this actually true? As with anything, there are tradeoffs to every choice. Using a middleman won't always be the best move, nor will using an agent. Let's go through some bullet points below.

- In order to make paying for your agent shipping worth it, you'll have to put together a "haul," or a collection of items you're aiming to ship out. Sometimes, this suits your situation - you're already planning on buying 3 shoes, 2 shirts, and a crewneck. Perfect, using an agent sounds like a solid play. Other times though, you're only planning on buying one pair of shoes. For instances like this, I'd recommend using a middleman, as it's the most streamlined process, and you likely won't end up saving much money compared to middlemen, or at least not enough to make it worth using an agent, waiting for local shipping, getting QC, shipping out, and waiting. It's ultimately up to you, and it helps to plan out your costs before ordering anything so you know how much you'll be spending before the total hits you in the face.

- As a baseline, batches that middlemen carry like LJR Jordan 1s or M Batch Dunks go for 470¥ ($66) and 310¥ ($43), respectively. Account for international shipping, and you typically add $25-$55 depending on the shipping speed you select and the overall size of your haul.

- Common Misconceptions:

- If I ship without shoeboxes, will my shoes arrive damaged? I've shipped all of my pairs without boxes through WeGoBuy and have never had an issue.

- Can I get QC with an Agent? Yes

- Can I order a specific batch with an Agent? Yes

- Can I RL with an Agent? Depends on the seller's listing. An agent will not stop you from RL'ing, just pay attention to the seller listing, which is what matters.

- But middlemen handpick pairs and Weidian is just a bunch of budget batches? Lol, please don't believe this. All pairs carried by middlemen are available on Weidian, and nobody is out here handpicking pairs at the factory. If you do believe this is happening, message me, and I'll send you a picture of 10 different pairs of various sources - if you can correctly guess where each pair came from, middleman or Weidian, then we can talk. If you can't tell, that should tell you everything you need to know.

Note Saturday, October 1st, 2022: Hi all, hope this guide helps. This is a work-in-progress - I'll be adding to it with the steps that follow placing your orders such as checking QC pictures, uploading an Imgur to post a QC request on the subs, and shipping out your hauls once I place my next orders and ship out my next haul.

As always, I am open to feedback, so if you have any suggestions, let me know below! Hope you find this helpful.

Check Out My Other Popular Posts:

My Beginner's Batch Guide

My Select Weidian and TaoBao Finds

My M Batch Dunks Guide

My Travis Scott 1 High Batch Guide

My Union Los Angeles Jordan 1 Batch Guide

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