Independent US guide
A Beginner’s Buying Checklist
Five checks to make before placing an order through any shopping agent.
Confirm the exact item
Match the marketplace item ID, selected option, quantity and seller page. A similar title or photo is not enough.
Separate the costs
Keep the item price, Chinese domestic freight, international shipping, optional services and destination charges on separate lines.
Inspect what can be seen
Use warehouse photos for count, color, marked size and visible damage. Photos cannot prove authenticity, materials or durability.
Compare the packed parcel
Ask for packed weight and dimensions before comparing shipping routes. A product-page estimate is not a final parcel charge.
Save the paperwork
Keep the item page, order record, warehouse photos, parcel details, tracking and carrier notices together.