Shopping Agent Comparison (Reimagined)
Previous agent comparisons scratched the surface — but this is the most comprehensive one yet. Powered by real market insights and community data, our comparison reflects accurate shipping prices based on your country, agent popularity, and a wealth of practical details — from QC photo policies to app support and response hours. It’s more than just a list — it’s your decision-making tool.
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KakoBuy recommended |
MuleBuy recommended |
LoveGoBuy | Usfans | AllChinaBuy | sugargoo | Superbuy | Cssbuy | hipobuy.com | EastMallBuy | itaobuy | OopBuy |
GTBUY |
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| Market | |||||||||||||
| Market Share | 16% | 6% | 1% | 0% | 5% | 1% | 7% | 5% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 4% | 0% |
| Item Selection | |||||||||||||
| Unrestricted | √ | √ | √ | × | √ | × | × | √ | √ | √ | √ | × | × |
| Payments | |||||||||||||
| Payment Methods | google pay, apple pay, credit cards | paypal, credit card, alipay, bpi, skrill, wise, bank transfer | paypal, credit card | credit card | bank transfer, credit card, google pay, apple pay, blik, ideal, bancontact, payu, eps, bancomatpay, skrill, wechat pay | credit card, apple pay, google pay, alipay, ideal, sofort, sepa, blik, mybank, eps, kakao, pay, pix | wise, bank transfer, bitcoin, alipay | credit card, cryptocurrencies, apple pay, google pay, pix, sofortüberweisung, ideal, wise, paypal f&f, alipay, banco do brasil, payconiq, mybank, payu, sepa, picpay, boleto | paypal, apg, alipay, wechat | paypal, stripe, payssion, alipay, pix | paypal, stripe, payssion | paypal | paypal, bank transfer, credit card |
| Protected Payment Method | × | × | √ | √ | × | × | × | × | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Warehouse | |||||||||||||
| Refund Policy | 14 days. Only the first return each month is free, then a handling fee is charged. | Always | 5 days after arrival for uncustomized items. Then the seller has to accept. | 5 days after arrival for uncustomized items. Then the seller has to accept. Only the first return each month is free, then a handling fee is charged. | Always | Up to the seller | Orders can be refunded as long as the seller accepts the refund. We can ask the seller ourselves, or you can supply us with a proof of the seller confirmation. Taobao/1688 orders are default 7 days after arrival. Refund costs the price to return the items, typically 12 RMB. | Always before 7 days, then the seller might negotiate a partial refund. | Always | Always | 5 days | ||
| Free Storage Period | 180 | 60 | 60 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | |
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| QC Pics | |||||||||||||
| Free included QC pics | 7HD | 4HD | 5HD | 6HD | 3HD | 6HD | 3SD | 6SD | 2SD | 3HD | 6HD | 6HD | |
| Extra QC Pics | ¥1 | ¥5 | ¥1 | ¥1 | ¥2 | ¥1 | ¥2 | ¥2 | ¥2 | ¥2 | ¥0 | ¥1 | ¥2 |
| Shipping | |||||||||||||
| Customs Insurance | 3% of item + shipping | 3% | 3% | 3% of item + shipping | free | ||||||||
| Rehearsal Packaging Fee | ¥15 | ¥20 | ¥20 | ¥20 | ¥20 | ¥20 | ¥20 | ¥20 | |||||
| Shipping | Shipping Calculator not available | ||||||||||||
| Welcome Bonus Avg. | 11% | 14% | 10% | 10% | 11% | 9% | 10% | 12% | 11% | 10% | |||
| Response Times | |||||||||||||
| Ordering (h) | 2 | 24 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 48 | 6 | 24 | 48 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 3 |
| QC Pics (h) | 2 | 48 | 24 | 6 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 3 | 48 | 24 | 6 | ||
| Shipping (h) | 2 | 72 | 24 | 24 | 48 | 72 | 48 | 24 | 48 | 24 | 24 | ||
| Total Handling Time (h) | 6 | 144 | 72 | 36 | 78 | 144 | 78 | 51 | 144 | Partial | 72 | Partial | 33 |
| Customer Service | |||||||||||||
| Customer Service Hours | 8:00-17:00 | 9:00-18:00 | 8:30-18:30 | 9:30-18:00 | 9:00-18:00 | 9:00-19:00 | 9:00-18:00 | 9:00-21:00 | 9:00-18:00 | 9:00-24:00 | 9:00-18:30 | 9:00-18:30 | 9:30-22:00 |
| Customer Service Days | Mon-Sun | Mon-Sun | Mon-Sun | Mon-Sun | Mon-Sun | Mon-Sat | Mon-Sun | ||||||
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| Mobile Website | |||||||||||||
| Official Apps | official iOS AppStore App available | official iOS AppStore App availableofficial android app available | official iOS AppStore App availableofficial android app available | official iOS AppStore App availableofficial android app available | official iOS AppStore App availableofficial android app available | official iOS AppStore App availableofficial android app available | official iOS AppStore App availableofficial android app available | official iOS AppStore App availableofficial android app available | |||||
| Benefits | |||||||||||||
| Loyalty Program | credit for redeem free products | VIP program up to 6% | VIP level up to level 7. 10% shipping discount, 20% qc pic discount, $1 for your birthday. | The user could check their account level detail. More related to shipping freight discount. | Parcels can be marked as "received" and the user would be rewarded with points (1 yuan spent = 1 point). Users can upgrade their account up to VIP. The service fees are reduced from 6% up until 1%. Additionally, we run many events which make the upgrades easier, such as inviting people to register. | we will add more VIP service for users, birthday shipping coupon, priority service respond, priority purchasing, priority packing etc | 1% GMV of items besides affiliate bonus\top-up monthly\signup bonus | For now it's only VIP system:< but we will add more by the time being | |||||
| In your own words, what makes you stand out? | Our shipping cheapest and shipping coupons $300, plus $15 no threshold shipping coupon from creators, also our service is very good. Kako...read more... | No brand restrictions (bringing you a vast array of products to choose from), fast order processing time (less than 24 hours from order p...read more... | Years of experience in international express professional services, procurement teams in Putian / Guangzhou China, purchase within 24 hou...read more... | Ponybuy is a global professional purchasing platform that relies on our international logistics partners with 20 years of experience to e...read more... | We have the fastest order processing and shipping speed and good customer service. | Continuously improving our services to support users for many years to come. | The agent which could provide the most stable service in the market. | We have been around for over 12 years. | We can provide everyone with high-quality, fast, secure, and affordable logistics services. | Our aim is to provide the best service to users, we won’t be the cheapest agent but we will work hard to be the best service agent, this ...read more... | Our platform is committed to providing customers with fast and efficient service. After customers submit a waybill on the same day, we gu...read more... | Value customers' requirements, it's our first thing instead of profit;We hope to provide shopping service for user ten years and ...read more... | open and clear, best service attitude and discord atmosphere, listening to every feedback and are not afraid of admitting mistake & co...read more... |
| Links | |||||||||||||
| Discord Link | discord.gg/kakobuy | discord.gg/eqVScZqxpp | discord.gg/f5J4G3Rk2R | discord.gg/zQ5VkNM6 | discord.gg/allchinabuy | discord.gg/sugargoo | discord.gg/aq6k7zeZUy | discord.gg/cssbuy | discord.com/invite/bJFuSzHS2g | discord.gg/embuy | discord.com/invite/W7ppQk7yQR | discord.com/invite/t7xmAYwZhU | discord.com/invite/gtbuy |
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