r/CoutureReps Oct 29 '24

GUIDE Agent Comparison - Pick the right Agent

68 Upvotes

CoutureReps has no skin in the game when it comes to agents, no affiliate links, no agents in the side bar. I make $0 from this sub, and I'll make $0 more after this post. That makes us uniquely independent. And I have no problem keeping it that way.

We still get many posts asking about the best agents. Understandably, considering old agents disappeared and that there are countless new agents.

We recommend this (3rd party) resource to find the best shopping agent: https://www.jadeship.com/agents/comparison

Part of the comparison are (currently): LoveGoBuy, PonyBuy, PanglobalBuy, Superbuy, KameyMall, HooBuy, AllChinaBuy, MuleBuy, EastMallBuy, HubbuyCN, OopBuy and SifuBuy.

Make sure that you setup your country, this will get you personalized results.

JadeShip has done a big part in building this sub, and this looks like a great resource that we didn't know we needed, so it's only right to refer you to this, to answer this common question.


r/CoutureReps Feb 14 '23

🧙‍♂️Master Guide🧙‍♂️ You're new? Here's how to get started! (Master Guide v3)

156 Upvotes

First of all, welcome to r/CoutureReps! Here's what I wish someone told me when I started - and I'll keep it as short as possible. The whole guide is neutral and works for any agent.

Make an agent account

Usually I would say it's more motivating to start looking for cool items first and then take care of your account. But things changed and you can't use Taobao or Weidian (the main sites you will be shopping on), without an account. The only way around it is to open the links through an agent - and that's exactly the way we're going to go; an agent account is all you need and they're a lot easier and reliable to make.

An agent is a freight forwarder. They will buy the item on the domestic Chinese market (cheaper prices), give you the chance to inspect it, bundle it with other items and then send it internationally.

Choosing the right agent: There are a bunch of agents to choose from. Other communities will tell you to use a specific agent, because they get paid for doing that. CR is more open minded. We, or more specific the Shipping Calculator, will tell you what agent is best based on your personal situation. Just click the link and change the country. Then click "apply parameters".

For your comfort, we have made logical adjustments for first time users. You can play around with the settings:

Small Parcel Strategy. Now when you look at the options, even the lowest prices might seem too high. This is especially the case for countries like Germany or France, where customs are strict. In that case, click the "S" preset and apply parameters again. This will show you agents for small parcels, 2kg and under. In this weight class you will unlock new options, most importantly EUB. However, only choose an agent based on their EUB price if you want to stick to the under 2kg weight class.

So now you're either looking at the 4kg or 2kg offers. Take a look at the listings at the top and see how big the price difference between them is. For Superbuy, Pandabuy and Wegobuy you can pay a little premium, their service is worth it. I'd definitely pay 10% more for one of these agents. If the choice is between these 3, I'd let the price decide, and if that's the same 1. Superbuy, 2. Pandabuy, 3. Wegobuy.

When you made your choice, click the "ship" button, make an account and you're good to go.

The links in the shipping calculator are affiliate links. But that doesn't influence their listing. It's still the best way to make a neutral choice.

Finding an item

There are many ways to find items. As a beginner I wouldn't try to find my own items "in the wild".

You obviously know about reddit. You can scroll the feed, visit other subs, use the search function or search google by adding 'site: reddit.com/r/couturereps'.

I will give you a few more options. Make sure to switch these to your agent:

Yes, these are a former mods, sites, but if you have a better choice I'll happily replace it.

Purchasing

RepArchive TOP and glfinder will lead you directly to your agent, where you can add the item to your cart. That makes things easier. On reddit it's more likely you will find a Taobao link. Don't even try to click it, just copy it and paste it in the agent's search bar. Then you can make your choices for size and color and add to the cart.

Once the items are in the cart it's a pretty straight forward process. Just check out.

At this point you have to pay for the items and domestic shipping, that's the shipping between the seller and the agent's warehouse.

Warehouse and inspections

After purchasing you're waiting for the domestic shipping. Once the items arrive at the warehouse, the agent takes pictures, so called QC pictures. You can look at these pictures and return the items if you don't like them.

Once all items arrived, you can submit them for international shipping.

International shipping

Start by selecting the items you want to ship from your warehouse.

You might see an option labeled "rehearsal packaging". Not all agents have it, but it's definitely offered on Wegobuy, Pandabuy and Superbuy. If you see it: use it. This saves you some money. The only reason not to use it is if you need your items quick or you know that this won't be your last order.

Keep in mind that the selection of available shipping services depends on the size and weight of the items you want to ship, and whether they are labeled as sensitive (branded) or not. If you opted for the small-parcel-strategy, you might have to split your parcel to ship it in 2kg units.

As for the line/service you want to choose, this should match what made you choose this agent in the shipping calculator. If you can't remember, make sure the delivery time matches what you expected. The last hurdle is the customs declaration. Make sure to read specifics for your country, to know the limits. Most people will enter values between $20 and $24.

After Shipping

Your item should be on the way within a couple days. You can use sites like 17track.net for tracking. When it comes to customs, they will contact you if they have any issues. No need to panic if tracking doesn't update for a few hours.

Continue reading

This was just a short summary, here are a few extra resources to read:


r/CoutureReps 16h ago

REVIEW Am I Getting Ready for Winter Too Early?

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94 Upvotes

r/CoutureReps 4h ago

QC QC Corteiz Raglan Sleeve Tee Looks good?

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13 Upvotes

r/CoutureReps 9h ago

REVIEW 20-Piece Pickup Dump | What Do You Guys Think?

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12 Upvotes

r/CoutureReps 11h ago

REVIEW New haul for my new begining of autumn.

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12 Upvotes

Fresh drop: Supreme Umbro, Essentials 1977, and a bunch of other deadstock.


r/CoutureReps 14m ago

REVIEW Recent haul with some paint splatter GD, Balenciaga script denim, and a few other pieces. 🧾

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r/CoutureReps 25m ago

FIND Just picked these up and they’ve been pretty good so far

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r/CoutureReps 13h ago

REVIEW From Bape to Chrome Hearts | My Latest 20-Piece Haul

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17 Upvotes

Clean fits, premium pieces, and streetwear heat.

A perfect mix of timeless classics and bold statements.

This haul is seriously on another level.


r/CoutureReps 13h ago

W2C Everything I Picked Up for the New Rotation Clothes, Kicks & Accessories

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12 Upvotes

r/CoutureReps 13h ago

REVIEW 5.0KG Haul | STU hoodies SUP pants, RL cap

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10 Upvotes

r/CoutureReps 14h ago

REVIEW Latest delivery in-hand (~7.5kg) — Quick thoughts on knitwear and layering pieces

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7 Upvotes

Finally took everything out of the box and overall quality across this haul is really impressive. The cable knits in grey, navy, and cream have a solid weight to them without feeling scratchy, while the zip hoodies have a thick fleece lining and smooth metal hardware. The printed jeans feel sturdy with clean tags, and the fitted cap has great embroidery detailing. Shipping took 11 days total with smooth delivery.

W2C links are all in the comments section below.


r/CoutureReps 3h ago

QUESTION what's the best agent?

0 Upvotes

I'm in Italy and I' ve already used mulebuy for 3 orders, the shipping prices are getting higher and higher and I just wanted some suggestions what agents are you currently using?


r/CoutureReps 3h ago

REVIEW REVIEW + Small haul to romania using KAKOBUY (3KG , 40$)

1 Upvotes
I Shipped these using kakobuy, a very popular agent for a reason, very fast, good shipping prices, and good overall staff. This was the first day. When i got them they were pretty stiff, true to size mostly, if you are between sizes, round to the lower size. the leather on these is great, soft and not plasticky like other budget batches. Dead link right after i got them but i want a pair so bad. if anyone knows where i can find a link, please comment
after 3 months of constant wear they started creasing little by little and i also replaced the interior because of a heel tear in the inside. after six months, they are still going strong, no leather scratches, nu leather cracking, but they do have creases. Overall pretty happy with the 45$ quality of these
I have also wanted to ask how you guys feel about this seller, I heard some good things about him but his quality isn`t there. Link: https://item.kakobuy.com/item/details?url=https%3A%2F%2Fweidian.com%2Fitem.html%3FitemID%3D7526687324

r/CoutureReps 11h ago

REVIEW My Haul has Arrived!

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4 Upvotes

Been waiting for this one and it finally landed. This haul is actually stacked, and pretty much everything turned out better than expected.

I’d give this haul a solid 9/10.

The Miu Miu fleece jacket has to be my favorite piece. The fit and overall look are just too clean.

Definitely one of my better hauls so far. Links are in the comments if you wanna check anything out


r/CoutureReps 8h ago

QC Summer plaid slippers

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2 Upvotes

r/CoutureReps 4h ago

REVIEW Mario Balotelli 2012 Italy Home Jersey Replica

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1 Upvotes

Italy Balotelli #9 – EURO 2012
A very nostalgic Italy shirt from an unforgettable tournament. The blue color, white collar and Balotelli #9 printing work really well together. The EURO 2012 patch is a great addition. The shirt looks good overall, although the number printing could be a little cleaner.


r/CoutureReps 17h ago

QC Ralph Lauren caps

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11 Upvotes

Looks good to me let me know what yall think
W2C-https://k.youshop10.com/2k63gNmL


r/CoutureReps 19h ago

QC Nike Vest QC

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15 Upvotes

Just received the photos, overall feels fine, does anyone spot any issues?
W2C-https://k.youshop10.com/azZSQ4Ds


r/CoutureReps 17h ago

QC Moncler Parana Down Jacket

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10 Upvotes

I need your honest opinions on these.So.... GL or RL? Thank you in advance.
W2C-https://k.youshop10.com/q6ilWuJq


r/CoutureReps 16h ago

QC Essentials Pants

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11 Upvotes

r/CoutureReps 14h ago

REVIEW 5.8KG Haul | Gucci hoodie, Burberry hoodie

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9 Upvotes

These are the pieces I bought and put together myself. This way, I can quickly throw on an outfit and leave the house, hahaha.


r/CoutureReps 17h ago

SELLER POST What’s the Best Piece in This Haul?

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7 Upvotes

r/CoutureReps 18h ago

QC Corteiz Tracksuit (20+ style)

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12 Upvotes

The overall quality looks worth the price, just wondering if it'll hold its shape after a few washes.
W2C-https://k.youshop10.com/UDlUKEU9


r/CoutureReps 14h ago

W2C 【Haul】Showcase of a consolidated package of early-autumn purchases, soon to be shipped to Paris, France.

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4 Upvotes