How to Use Oopbuy as a Reverse Purchasing Agent to Buy Uniqlo from 1688
2025-04-10
With the rise of cross-border e-commerce, platforms like 1688.comOopbuy—come into play. In this guide, we’ll explain how to leverage Oopbuy to purchase Uniqlo products from 1688 and introduce a product spreadsheet guide
Step 1: Understanding Oopbuy’s Role
Oopbuy is a Chinese reverse purchasing platform that helps foreign buyers purchase products from domestic Chinese websites like 1688, Taobao, and JD.com. Unlike a regular forward agent that stocks inventory, a reverse agent facilitates one-off purchases, handling negotiations, consolidation, and shipping logistics.
Language Assistance: Translates product listings and negotiates with sellers.
Payment Processing: Accepts international payment methods (PayPal, credit cards) to pay local vendors.
Quality Verification: Inspects items before shipping.
Step 2: Finding Uniqlo on 1688
Although Uniqlo is a famous Japanese brand, many of its products are made in China, and 1688 resellers offer them at wholesale prices. To locate authentic listings:
Search using Chinese keywords: “优衣库代工” (Uniqlo OEM) or “优衣库同款” (same style as Uniqlo).
Pro Tip: Some listings are surplus stock or overruns from Uniqlo’s OEM factories—not counterfeits but identical in quality.
Step 3: Placing an Order via Oopbuy
Once you’ve chosen an item, here’s how Oopbuy simplifies the process:
a. Submit Your Request
On Oopbuy’s website or app, paste the 1688 product URL into their order form. Specify quantity, size variants, or customization needs. Attach the datasheet from findsspreadsheet.com
b. Get a Quote
Oopbuy will provide a cost breakdown including:
Product price from 1688 (ex-VAT for export buyers).
Domestic shipping from the 1688 seller to Oopbuy’s warehouse (~$0.50-3 depending on weight).
Forwarding fees: Usually 3-8% of goods value.
c. Approve and Pay
Pay via PayPal/Card, and Oopbuy handles the rest. Their team confirms stock availability and arranges express shipping if needed.
Step 4: Shipping & Customs
Oopbuy consolidates purchases, repackages to save space, and supports multiple couriers (DHL, FedEx, EMS).
Option
Speed
Cost (Est.)
Sea Freight
20-40 days
$3-5/kg
Air Cargo
7-15 days
$5-10/kg
Note: Label items as "Sample - Low Value" if shipping small batches to reduce tariffs.
Pro Tips for Success
Beware of MOQs (Minimum Order Quantities): 1688 sellers often require bulk purchases (e.g., 5-50 units). Oopbuy can negotiate smaller trial orders.
Track imports: Some countries impose duties on clothing over a certain value (e.g., 22% in the EU ≥€150). Reduce loads per shipment.
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