Eternal, everlasting and never go out. Can't throw out of wardrove, for keeps. Worth buying.
Friday, 12 July 2013
Black and White Ensemble.
Black and White Affair
Eternal, everlasting and never go out. Can't throw out of wardrove, for keeps. Worth buying.
Eternal, everlasting and never go out. Can't throw out of wardrove, for keeps. Worth buying.
Tuesday, 9 July 2013
Designer clothings at taobao.
Taobao's high end and medium range styles. Designer pieces at not cheap prices. I think the clothings are styled by Chinese designers. Not bad eh!
Monday, 8 July 2013
Chinese inspired clothings on taobao
A modern twist to traditional Chinese clothings.
Traditional Chinese clothings use bright colors and motifs of dragons, phoenixes, clouds, and lightning. It used to be shunned because the colors are too loud and too oriental. Designers has resurrected the fashion by cleverly mixing the colors with edgy styling.
Go to Liebo for more.
The prices are in reminbi or Chinese Yuan.
Traditional Chinese clothings use bright colors and motifs of dragons, phoenixes, clouds, and lightning. It used to be shunned because the colors are too loud and too oriental. Designers has resurrected the fashion by cleverly mixing the colors with edgy styling.
The prices are in reminbi or Chinese Yuan.
Friday, 5 July 2013
Cartoon fans - t-shirts with colors and more colors.
Never grow out of cartoon, never tired of it. Wear it. Hug it. Show it off.
Thursday, 4 July 2013
Pretty Sweaters
Some pretty sweaters, they are light and comfortable with printing both on front and back. Yes, they are found on taobao and as usual cheap and affordable.
Wednesday, 3 July 2013
Finding similar products on taobao
How to use comparison feature in taobao
After selecting an item you like, you can use the comparison box to find either the same or similar in other stores. Just hover cursor over the bottom right side of product picture.
Click "30 similar" will show
Click "4 same" will show
After selecting an item you like, you can use the comparison box to find either the same or similar in other stores. Just hover cursor over the bottom right side of product picture.
Monday, 1 July 2013
Alipay registration form
Alipay registration form
Alipay, similar to paypal, is an online payment service. You can apply for an alipay through your taobao account. To register you need to select "overseas" account, otherwise registration keep asking for a Chinese ID number.
Its difficult to deposit money into alipay account for foreigners, you can get Chinese friends to topup or buy a prepaid topup card. Foreign account holders can only use alipay to pay but no refund of money, I read there is a limit of Y500-1000 per transaction and daily limit of Y3000-Y20000 depending on the bank you use. Taobao rules changes, its best to check it out for yourself.
Log in to taobao, on top of the page click 我的淘宝 ，next to your name click 我的支付宝，请先实名认证
Security Questions
Sunday, 30 June 2013
New generation guys are tired of the traditional moody colors, they love a bit of glitter and floral prints. Only the guys with confidence can wear this type of style.
Don't bother checking them out for they are for people with deep pockets.
I advise you to go to taobao for similar designs, they are cheap - you will laugh at the prices.
Of course the quality is not the same but for the prices they are offering - who cares.
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
Wangwang chat on taobao
How to use wangwang chat to communicate with taobao seller
Wangwang chat (the blue bubble) is a useful tool to communicate with seller, use it to negotiate for lower prices if buy in bulk, ask for availabity stock or any clarifications you needed.
1. Google for aliwangwang and choose the blue panel
Click to download the installer
Run aliwangwang, untick options to run toolbar or use as default browser.
It seems wangwangchat works best on Internet Explorer.
Sign in using your taobao account.
To chat - go to taobao vendor, click on the blue bubble and start chatting.
I use hanping lite android app to help with difficult Chinese words.
If you are using taobao agents, inform your agent you have negotiated with seller for a lower price, its useful to copy the conversation to sent to your agent when ordering.
Wangwang chat (the blue bubble) is a useful tool to communicate with seller, use it to negotiate for lower prices if buy in bulk, ask for availabity stock or any clarifications you needed.
1. Google for aliwangwang and choose the blue panel
It seems wangwangchat works best on Internet Explorer.
Sign in using your taobao account.
To chat - go to taobao vendor, click on the blue bubble and start chatting.
I use hanping lite android app to help with difficult Chinese words.
If you are using taobao agents, inform your agent you have negotiated with seller for a lower price, its useful to copy the conversation to sent to your agent when ordering.
Monday, 24 June 2013
Saturday, 22 June 2013
Step 2 buying on taobao
Always compare prices with other stores for the item you're intending to buy. If the price difference is too great then be cautious - check the store ratings, number of transactions and read the reviews for information like complaints or praises to decide the verity of the store.
For stylenandas, just type "stylenanda" on search bar and go into every store for the best price.
You could also copy the item description in Chinese and paste on search bar, sometimes you need to chop off a few Chinese words in front or back to show more searches turning up. Play around with the words description.
By default shipping is charged for every item, so if you are buying 2 items from the same store you'll be charged twice for domestic shipping. You can by using chat request seller to charge 1 time shipping instead of 2 or reduced shipping amount for more items and at checkout contact the seller by writing 请帮我改一下运费 and wait for the price to be re-adjusted before paying. You must have a taobao account to chat with seller.
If you're using agent to buy for you, request the agent to bargain down the domestic shipping, usually agents are helpful but they don't tell you how to save on cost. The agents earn commissions on your purchases you have the right to request good service.
For big items, especially furniture, I read one could bargain down the price by a big difference, I don't know it works for all sellers or just some. Get a friend who is proficient in Chinese to negotiate. You can buy a set of furniture and arrange to ship by sea.
Castle Set US$3000
Children bedroom set about US$450, always check what items are included in the price.
For furniture on taobao search "家具"
Always compare prices with other stores for the item you're intending to buy. If the price difference is too great then be cautious - check the store ratings, number of transactions and read the reviews for information like complaints or praises to decide the verity of the store.
For stylenandas, just type "stylenanda" on search bar and go into every store for the best price.
You could also copy the item description in Chinese and paste on search bar, sometimes you need to chop off a few Chinese words in front or back to show more searches turning up. Play around with the words description.
By default shipping is charged for every item, so if you are buying 2 items from the same store you'll be charged twice for domestic shipping. You can by using chat request seller to charge 1 time shipping instead of 2 or reduced shipping amount for more items and at checkout contact the seller by writing 请帮我改一下运费 and wait for the price to be re-adjusted before paying. You must have a taobao account to chat with seller.
If you're using agent to buy for you, request the agent to bargain down the domestic shipping, usually agents are helpful but they don't tell you how to save on cost. The agents earn commissions on your purchases you have the right to request good service.
For big items, especially furniture, I read one could bargain down the price by a big difference, I don't know it works for all sellers or just some. Get a friend who is proficient in Chinese to negotiate. You can buy a set of furniture and arrange to ship by sea.
Castle Set US$3000
For furniture on taobao search "家具"
Tuesday, 18 June 2013
Chris by Christopher Bu
Who is he? Don't know.
Ever seen his creations? Just only and fall in love with them.
Christopher Bu is the designer that created China popular actress Fang Bingbing's couture gowns at the Cannes Film Festival. After a few high fashion gowns, he branched out to ready-to-wear line - Chris by Christopher Bu. Who is his target customer? She is the woman who enjoys dressing up. She probably pays attention to celebrity styles and trends, and has an appetite for couture brands.She isn’t afraid of looking different. She likes patterns and color, but prefers minimalist cuts and shapes. She is modern and chic.
Who is he? Don't know.
Ever seen his creations? Just only and fall in love with them.
Christopher Bu is the designer that created China popular actress Fang Bingbing's couture gowns at the Cannes Film Festival. After a few high fashion gowns, he branched out to ready-to-wear line - Chris by Christopher Bu. Who is his target customer? She is the woman who enjoys dressing up. She probably pays attention to celebrity styles and trends, and has an appetite for couture brands.She isn’t afraid of looking different. She likes patterns and color, but prefers minimalist cuts and shapes. She is modern and chic.
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