How to buy with Mulebuy

From product link to delivered haul

A practical buying flow for new Mulebuy users: choose a product, submit an agent order, inspect warehouse QC photos, build a parcel, and track the shipment.

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Start with a source

Taobao

Best for apparel, accessories, and daily finds.

1688

Factory pricing for bulk and budget hauls.

Weidian

Popular stores for sneakers and niche pieces.

Tmall

Brand storefronts and higher-consistency listings.

Buying flow

The order stages most agent platforms teach first

Find a product link

Start from Taobao, Weidian, 1688, Tmall, or a curated Mulebuy spreadsheet category. Copy the original item URL before choosing an agent order.

Good links include clear photos, size options, seller notes, and recent buyer activity.

Paste the link into Mulebuy

Open Mulebuy, paste the product link, then review the translated title, product photos, available options, domestic shipping, and estimated price.

If the listing is unclear, add a note for size, color, batch, or seller message before paying.

Pay for item purchase

Submit the order so the agent can buy it from the seller. The item is not ready for international shipping yet.

Expect a separate stage for seller dispatch and warehouse arrival.

Check warehouse QC

When the item reaches the warehouse, review QC photos for size, color, visible defects, tags, packaging, and missing accessories.

Request extra photos or measurements before shipping if anything looks uncertain.

Build and submit a parcel

Select the items you want to ship together, choose packaging services, compare shipping lines, and confirm the parcel weight.

Removing boxes can reduce volume, but keep packaging for fragile or collectible items.

Track delivery

After international dispatch, follow tracking through airline handoff, customs, local carrier transfer, and delivery.

Tracking can pause between handoffs, especially before customs scans update.

Before you pay

Quick checks that prevent most beginner mistakes

Compare item price plus domestic shipping before ordering

Check size charts and ask for measurements when fit matters

Use warehouse QC photos before approving shipment

Estimate parcel weight before choosing a shipping line

Keep order notes short, specific, and tied to the seller listing

Do returns or exchanges before international shipping starts

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Example flow: open the product, confirm size, pay the item order, inspect QC photos, then add it to a parcel only after approval.

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Buying questions

What new users usually need clarified

Do I buy directly from Taobao or through Mulebuy?

You use the marketplace link as the source, then submit it through Mulebuy so the agent can purchase, receive, inspect, and ship it.

When do QC photos appear?

QC photos appear after the seller ships domestically and the product reaches the Mulebuy warehouse.

Can I ship every item separately?

You can, but most users consolidate several approved warehouse items into one parcel to manage shipping cost and packaging.