/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

From last thread:

>>6398752
>So, if I bought some Dr Martens, would they look pretty damn close to real docs? As in not obviously fakes from a distance?
>from a distance

Maybe.
Design-wise, it looks quite similar to the real deal, but it's not made of leather or nice materials which even from a distance makes it look cheaper and like an obvious knock-off.
Still looks quite nice, though, and are more resistant than I expected. I wear them as regular, everyday shoes and have been doing so since June and there are little signs of wear, the only ones are made by the shoes themselves (because apparently I can't walk like a normal person and keep rubbing them together) and the material that is kinda wrinkled because ankles move.

Here's a picture of them on the first day. They are from your usual taobao shop, there were literally dozens of shops with these same shoes, same prices, same stock pictures.

About other knock-offs, it really depends. On a previous thread a girl posted a really pretty replica of those Melissa + Vivienne Westwood winged RHS but before that I only heard of these being shitty, poor material etc. Read them reviews.

Alright I'm just gonna repost in the new thread since the other one is on its way out
I've saved up some money and I'm planning on spending up to about $400-$500 on some new clothes since my work wardrobe consists of like three outfits right now.
What I'm debating though is if I should go to Taobao becuase of the selection, or if i should try wholesale shopping sites. the prices are a bit higher at taobao but there is so many more choices on taobao.
So long story short, Taobao VS wholesale sites, what are your opinions?

>>6401463
Which wholesale sites specifically?
Need to check them out, get an informed opinion first.

>>6401590
ive been looking at sammydress.com
ive ordered from there and two other wholesale sites and sammydress has the most affordable shipping and best selection, ive also used wholesale-dress.net before [never again, everything was awful quality and bad customer service] and dressky.net [not bad quality but really poor selection]

>>6401607
>sammydress.com
Hmm it doesn't look like it's much cheaper than taobao for most items. I'd go with taobao.
Hey, why don't you sign up with a couple taobao services, put the clothes in the cart and do the same for the wholesalers. See what seems right - pricewise and deisgnwise.

>>6401666
thats what i was gonna try, making carts on both sites and see how it weighs out. ive got one on sammydress now and now im looking on taobao but i dont seem to have as much luck finding what i like on taobao

>>6401677
Most of what I've found, I've found by lucky accident and these threads.
Perhaps we can help you, if you specify what you're looking for? Or at least an approximation. I'm sure most of the people that follow the thread have a stash of shops at hand like I do.

>>6401701
I'm looking for some work clothes but since I'm a hair stylist my dress code isnt very strict.
i guess the look i want to go for is something between the more 'cute' gal styles and casual lolita. if that makes sense. pic related i guess

>>6401725
>>6401701
i love a lot of what yumetenbo puts out but theire taobao shop is gone now

>>6401725
http://hellochild.taobao.com/

saw pic related on tumblr, can any anons confirm?

Ugh, so im ordering on tabaoring and got a thing that says an item color is unavailable after paying. If i message them to switch for another color will they?

>>6401798
It's true!

>>6401860
Probably! I'm having a bitch of a time getting my order confirmed though.

>>6401798
>>6401864
Ooh, in that case, does anyone have a list of Tmall stores?

>>6401864
Yeah, mine was confirmed this morning, but after i paid it wasnt there anymore. Argh. Hopefully they switch it and dont get charged some extra

>>6401881
They have carnival sales on regular taobao too. There's an option you can click on the extended search bar for only carnival sale items.

>>6401860

Yes they will, I had a wig that I ordered that was out of stock in the colour so I replaced it with a completely different style and they didn't have a problem.

They're being hella slow lately due to their backlog though,

>>6401798

Yes but I doubt that most shopping services will actually take advantage of this sale, they often don't allow that sort of thing, especially for a one day sale because they can't garuntee that they'll be able to place your order on the day.

I know a few taobao stores ship directly, like Lucaille. Does anyone have a list of those?

I found this great taobao store for cutsews. Problem is, most of the cutsews only go up to 100cm bust and mine is 115. Anyone know of a place to get larger cutsews that isn't too expensive? In return, link to the store I found (Knit & Co):
http://shop58520713.taobao.com/shop/view_shop.htm?user_number_id=264157740..
They have cute stuff that could probably be used for otome and mori too.

>>6400613
anyone have a link to this and other cherub shirts?

So...will Taobao or Bhiner discount the price for the 11/11/12 sale?

Re: the wholesale shops above...
I found some sweaters that were sold out when I tried to buy them on Taobao. Do these sites have their own stock or will they just tell me its sold out after I have bought them in a couple of days?

pic related

I really need some help with the size chart. What is the difference between the two charts? are they the same chart?
this is for a lolita skirt for reference.

Does anyone have personally experience with order things as a tall girl? I am 5'10"

hey guys anyone ever use alipay before?

>>6402566
I'm 6'

High five!

>>6402635
Haha yay (:
And you've ordered stuff from here? I guess I'll really have to pay attention to measurements haha.

>>6402533
the upper chart is for the top of the outfit

the bottom chart is what you want
the three measurements are: circumference of waist, buttocks (widest part of your hips), and suggested height.

>>6402656
Yep. I never order pants or shorts due to length and other issues (I have a giant bum although my waist is 28"). I've bought mostly accessories and sweaters. Tops are OK so long as you really pay attention to measurements. I also tend to gravitate towards 'sweater dresses' which will sit at normal 'long sweater' length on me.

IDK if you are looking for lolita items or not but I can tell you that Surface Spell is awesome. They understand that long torso measurements means that you are not fat and that it doesn't just mean 'lengthen the skirt.' Kidsyoyo, Infanta and R-series all kind of sucked at that and the custom measurement items I received were very strange looking.

>>6402677
Thank you (: I love sweater dresses as well haha. Their skirts are adorable.

Some of the shoes are pretty cute and the largest size is 42, but I don't want to take a chance and have it run small since I am a size 10.

I'll look into it (:

>>6402675
Thank you anon very much.

Can anyone recommend any shops that sell "tumblrgoth" style clothing?

Sorry, that's a pretty shameful thing to ask for but it's all I can think of to describe what I want. Aaaalmost creepycute but more mature.

Pic pretty related.

>>6402979
Iwell, not on taobao but I saw your post from the main page . If your just interested in the style of clothing have you tried
wildfox couture
boy london
nasty gal
lockshop ( for those spiked, cult party headbands)
girl, drop dead
sorry if you only wanted taobao links, just thought id help

>>6403059
Thanks! You can pretty much search any brand on Taobao and you'll find a bunch of knock-offs and "inspired" pieces, so those are useful! Wildfox, Boy London and Nasty Gal have some stuff I like.

So, http://297892008.taobao.com/?spm=2013.1.1000126.3.sotj0X is great for basic core mens fashion shit, and added a lot of stuff to my upcoming order, but now I'm looking for a bit "braver" men's fashion pieces. What are some decent low price stores for some cool men's fashion shit? Halp me dress like a kpop star u guiz.

>>6401354

Does anybody know of Taobao stores carrying binders? I've lost mine, figure I should buy a new one.

Also, one of my friends is looking for a guy's wig like the Gabalnara ones, does anybody know wig shops with guy's wigs?

Request from the old thread

>>6400672
The angel t-shirt is http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=14762318506

I am wondering what's the keywords for night slips?
http://www.beautifulbottoms.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e
95/l/a/lace_slip_front.jpg

Something that look similar to this.

>>6403309

In exchange for helping with my request, here's a loliable coat
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w3.3.CEClQM&id=20956720514

Be aware though, I bought a collar from this shop before and it came with a millions loose threads. I have no idea how's the quality of the clothes like.

>>6403255
http://styleboys.taobao.com/
Tell me if you figure out the size charts and shirt types, I have no idea what to order and most of their charts seem to be in .jpeg.

>>6403358

I think I've figured out part of one of the charts.
http://img02.taobaocdn.com/imgextra/i2/62741285/T21XWCXaNbXXXXXXXX_!!62741285.jpg

The second one down under the measuring diagram.

Working from right to left;
The last column is obviously the sizes, S, M, L etc. The next column is the bust measurement, the column after that the underbust measurement. I have no idea what the other two columns are.

I'm probably wrong, but it's a guess.

>>6403358
I think the sizes depend on the item. I bought http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=8897562739& and the only measurement given is the underbust (and it runs big anyway).

>>6403363
From left to right:
Recommended height, weight, underbust, bust, size.

>>6403363
And the part with the heading 'SIZE REFERENCE' basically lists from left to right:
Underbust, overbust, chinese bra size, US(?) bra size, and the different types of binder the store sells.
>captcha: Sizeis which

>>6402533
i think somebody else already explained it but maybe this will be helpful

>>6403309
your link is broken
but maybe you can try something like 睡衣衬裙

>>6403363

>>6403433

Thank you!
My guessing was right, hurrah!

>>6403433
Has anyone ever used a styleboys binder, and can they review it?

How do you translate stuffed animals or plushie? And My Little Pony G4? I want to also buy a Kyuubey plushie...

I'm making my order huge so I'm in the process of looking up jewelry and small stuff to jam in there space-wise.

... And fake cats eye glasses... Or any fake glasses.

>>6403495

I'll be buying one in my next order, I'll post a link to a review once I get it.

>>6403519
http://hhxhh.taobao.com/?spm=2013.1.1000126.3.HK3UL3

>>6403495
They're not bad. Their full length one only has elastic through the chest and the stomach area is just fabric secured together with velcro.
The chest elastic tends to run a bit small, so if you're a bit booby, you might spill out.
I've used mine for about 5 times and its starting to wear out a bit (or I might have gotten bigger, not too sure about that)
But for the price, its okay. You might want to double layer it for maximum flatness though.

http://cr84.taobao.com/

This shop has lots of vintage-retro stuffs.

Can somebody please recommend a cheap and relyable taobao agency?
This would be my first time ordering from taobao
Are they prefer it if you buy from the same shop or can your order be totally random? Is there any difference??

does anyone know other page for tracking numbers? I have http://intmail.183.com.cn/ to track my SAL parcel but (as always) it doesn't work

any suggestions?

>>6403887

Do you mean http://www.packagetrackr.com/ ??

>>6403934
thanks.
i tried it but it works directly with intmail page, so:
Sorry, we weren't able to get tracking information on this tracking number, there are a few possible reasons:
- The shipment carrier doesn't have the tracking information in their system yet.
- This tracking number doesn't appear to belong to China Post.
- The shipment carrier is not currently supported,

Bookbags

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=17978012780&ali_trackid=2:mm_14507416_2297358_8935934:1352663
087_310_898442920

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=16506680351&ali_trackid=2:mm_14507416_2297358_8935934:1352663
021_310_1307450589

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=19866616119&ali_trackid=2:mm_14507416_2297358_8935934:1352663
126_3k3_1696332560

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w11.36.yWuoqu&id=20839564510

I bought this one, when it comes in like a week or 2 I'll show you what it looks like irl

Does anybody know any shops with cute USB sticks, or the search terms? I really want some sort of San-X USB stick but I cannot find one anywhere.

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/dreamv/509924

Could someone help me figure out what size shoe to get? I'm a US size 8.

>>6404197
God, are you fucking useless? Google it.

>>6404203
Why are you so mad, though?
>>6404197
39.5, but use 40.

I am looking for a giant dildo. At least a foot long. Searching giant dildo has only yielded me puny 31cm pencildicks. Any tips?


Yes, I am completely serious.

>>6404399
baddragon.com
not taobao, but it should help.
They have those giant gummy worms at my local candy shop, I'm sure you order one online somewhere.

>>6404405
but I want cheap taobao crap.
it doesn't have to be good, just huge.

Oh god yes. My order is officially in US Customs! Last order delivered in 2 days of being in customs, so it looks like I will have my order in time to customize for the photoshoot on Sunday!

Just placed an order for all of my x-mass gifts this year. Basically. I am making a scarf for my gram, got to finish the plushies I am making for my boyfriend, Dad is getting a classy bear and nuts combo and that can't be taobao-ed haha but everyone else is done now..
Resisting ordering anything for myself was hard. So I am just planning a huge post-xmas order for myself, and I am excited just bookmarking everything haha. I did get a jacket for work and a grief seed with this order but they were cheep and I want to order more work jackets and just want to check the quality before my massive after xmass shopping spree.

>>6404459
Gah, dropped my picture. This order was about 70 before shipping ect so far.

also Lol, totaled that order and it should be around 500+shipping.
Shipping is going to be hell because of lots of shoes.
I hope I get lots of cash for x-mass.

Here's a shop with lots of cookware!

http://breadleaf.taobao.com

Okay, does anyone know some seriously cheap taobao shops for cosplay costumes? Like under 200 yuan. I'm not looking for amazing quality, just costumes that look kinda like the photo. I just wanted to order some cheapy backup costumes for conventions in case the ones i make don't get finished in time

I checked the list, but most are over the budget i listed above. Not looking for a specific character, just shops.

Comes in black, brown, nude, and grey.
Only 39 yuan!

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w4931696.4.XHRg1r&id=17568323191

Anyone know what these kinds of shirts are called? Half-length black sleeve white baseball looking shirts? With or without words, but preferably without.

>>6404920
Quarter sleeve baseball tees

Everyone should wear them. Especially dudes.

>>6404925

Thank you, sir. And I agree, they are quite fabulous.

Are there different sleeve lengths? Like ones that don't go below the elbow (or is that just the way it is on the doll perhaps)?

>>6404925
>>6404920
technically, they're
sleeve shirts :)

>>6404977
ugh
raglan sleeve

>>6404931
Quarter sleeves or half sleeves come to your mid forearm (like just past the elbow) and regular ones/full sleeves come all the way down to your wrists. I find quarter sleeves more flattering, but it's all up to the individual. Full sleeves can be cute too.

>Captcha: eakfil sleeve
How in the fuq

>>6404920
my theatre director would be so ecstatic if i wore that shirt.

any stores that sell Q-pot style phone charms and decorations? I just bot a q-pot cell phone and wanna accessorize it

>>6403495
I bought a half-length adjustable one in my last order. It's larger than I thought (I'm right at the maximum measurements but I use the middle tightness setting). It doesn't get me completely flat, but it's more than good enough for cosplay purposes especially considering how comfortable it is.

>>6405091

Why? Is it not just Engrish? I don't get it.

>>6404048
YES. I WANT THIS SO BADLY.

Anybody got any search terms for different kinds of hats? Tophats, tricorner hats, fedoras, berets, etc.?

>>6403705
Everything's so cute! Thanks for sharing!

>>6404920

Hng I need that shirt. Fuck ;-;

>>6404550

link to the grief seed, please?

which one? help me choose pls :<

>>6405598
the one on the right?

>>6405598
>not getting both
dafuq anon

>>6405701

ah wise words brudda - both it is then

>>6405598

I like the one on the right better. The left just looks like some tiedye job.

>>6405598
I really like them both.

DON'T MAKE ME CHOOSE.

>>6405482
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.165.kkwyZ0&id=16083706106

Looking for Ray-Bans knock-offs or lookalikes at non-Ray-Ban prices. Would anyone know where I could find them?

>>6405805
Go see a movie in IMAX 3D.

>>6405829
Haha man where do you live? I WISH our 3D glasses were Ray-Ban shaped.

Does anyone have the taobao search term for neon genesis evangelion? It's not in the taobao dictionary and typing it in English only gives me like 2 pages of pillows and figures.

Also, are there any BJD's on taobao?

>>6405869
I happen to be looking for EVA stuff right now:
新世纪福音战士

>>6405894
>新世纪福音战士

Yey! thank you!

>>6403515
try 公仔

>>6405894

Would you happen to know the term for suspenders?

>>6405930
Nope, sorry, just happened to chance over eva while looking for other things.

>>6405171
"God is in the details" is one of his favorite quotes. He went on to explain it but shame on me I forgot.

>>6405963
>The idiom "God (is) in the detail(s)" expresses the idea that whatever one does should be done thoroughly; i.e. details are important.

>gembsbi lord

>>6405915
>>6405894

The things you find on taobao.

I can't decide if these are cool as fuck or just kinda weird: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=18401928240&ali_trackid=2:mm_14507416_2297358_8935934:1352699
901_4k6_1278768615

>>6404696
This shop has some!
http://cool0523.taobao.com/

>>6405994

And a gotdamn AT Field umbrella.

I love taobao.

>>6406000
thank you for this!

captcha: reviewfor perBuza

wat

>>6405994
Well, wouldn't thous be perfect for cosplay? Don't see how that is weird..

>>6406011

They would be a great choice for cosplay, tons better than some of the footwear that are usually on plugsuit cosplays.

But, I'm not a cosplayer, and I want dem Asuka plugsuit boots.

>>6405869
http://fugatoga.taobao.com/?spm=a1z10.3.w2.1.dMuPdX
This store has wigs, shoes, clothes, etc, but I don't know if they have actual dolls.

>>6405598
Thank you for bringing this store into my life.

I tried my best, but I can't find a deep red, solid color (Not polkadot) head band like pic related. If anyone has better luck, let me know.

>>6405869
Some BJD keywords:

Clothes : BJD娃娃服装
Fur Wig: BJD娃娃假发-毛头类
Mohair wig: BJD娃娃假发-真皮羊毛
Fibre wig: BJD娃娃假发-发丝类
Glass eyes: BJD娃娃眼珠-玻璃A品
Shoes (leather/boots): BJD娃娃鞋子-皮鞋长靴
Shoes (sports): BJD娃娃鞋子-运动/帆布
Others (underwear, accessories, stockings, belt) :BJD娃娃配件-内衣袜帽首饰


The sizes:
70CM叔叔 - Hound / SSDF
1/3娃娃 - SD
1/4娃娃 -MSD
1/6娃娃 -YOSD

The gender:
女 = Girl
男 = Boy

----------------------------------------------------

E.g
BJD娃娃服装
1/3娃娃男装

It means BJD clothes - (top and bottoms) for 1/3 boys

I have a question. My taobao order shipped out on Oct. 30 but when I check the tracking number it says it is still in the air from Shenzhen. I'm about to check with the post office tomorrow just in case it was delivered. Anybody else having this problem?

>>6405869
For doll's themselves, this shop seams to have good reviews:
http://menglai.taobao.com/?spm=2013.1.w2.1.9g4VAO
They look like re-sculpts, and I have not personally ordered from them but I may soon.

>>6404920
raglan

Hey, a couple threads ago someone had requested like "fishermen weave "sweaters or something. They were like button up sweaters with a thick weave pattern in cream. Any links for these again? I'd like to get one.

>>6404040
why not just buy it straight from axes femme, seems safer imo

>>6404154
U盘

>>6405323
berets 贝雷帽
tophats 礼帽
tricorns 三角帽, 海盗帽
fedora 浅顶软呢帽
answers were from google translate. seriously. lol

Ugh, my taobaoring order shipped, but the tracking number they gave me tracks through the China post, even though I told them many times I wanted to switch to EMS shipping (from SAL) and they said okay. I would have thought my package would have been tracked via the EMS China site, right?

Should I ask them about it? I've pestered them quite a lot about it, but I paid for EMS shipping and if they dumbly still shipped it off SAL I'm gonna be pissed.

>>6406724
Does the tracking # start with an 'E'? Believe all EMS tracking starts with E regardless of country

>>6404695
Yay and they have a taiyaki pan! Thanks for sharing

>>6406724
Dammit, it starts with C.
CP#######CN.

Time to go complain... I can't believe they screwed this up, I reminded them like 7 times, seriously.

Whoops, >>6406797 was meant for >>6406734.

Well on that note, how long does SAL take on average then? I'm midwest USA. Sigh. I was hoping to have my package this week, but I guess not...? I've had Japanese SAL packages come to my door as quick as 6 days or as long as 2 weeks, but I've never had a China SAL package.

>>6406215
If they forget to scan the package at a checkpoint you lose where it is until it turns up on your doorstep

>>6404412
Um... try translating it in google translate?

I don't think taobao carries that sort of thing, you might have to go elsewhere.

I wish sellers would give an approximate thinness for clothes. They give measurements and sometimes give the model's stats, but I wish they would always say something like "these are the measurements, but is not recommended for people over these measurements." Something like that.
Anyway, just got my first order confirmed!

>>6407200
link to cross sweater?

Hey /cgl/, I think I need some help.

I ordered some shoes through e-mail from Antaina back in mid October. On Oct. 23 they sent me an e-mail saying the shoes were being shipped through registered air mail and would take a while to get to me. The last time their tracking numbers were recorded was on Oct. 28 when they were still in China. Now it's November and they still haven't arrived yet. I'm worried the packages got swept out to sea during Hurricane Sandy or something.

tl;dr Is it normal to have to wait almost 3 weeks for stuff to be shipped to the US from China through registered air mail?

Just paid for this order:
4 Wig Ropes
2 Clip in Tails
1 Wavy Wig
2 Black 1 Purple Pen
1 Large Notebook
2 Sheep Pillow/Blankets
1 Tea Spoon Set

Does anyone have a link to the vivienne westwood horns from a shop with good ratings/reviews? I found one but I'd really like to see if there are any better ones, but none of my search methods are showing any more than that one listing.

>>6407200

Yay for first order! How much was it?

>>6405598
>>6406150
I can't read those tiny letters, care to give a link for the store?

>>6407336
Where did you get the notebook, spoons and blankets?

>>6407525

PinkPunk
shop65611747.taobao.com

>>6407336
that tea spoon set is gorgeous. link?

>>6407532
thanks!

>>6405134

did you buy it from ebay? Are you in the US? DETAILS.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.0.121.PxQLPi&id=5616745903

Vivienne Westwood x Melissa Winged RHS. All of my want.

But my feet are 250cm size, and I can't tell what the large size is, nor can I find a size chart anywhere. Pls, someone help. I hate having big feet.

>>6407206

bump for this

>>6407542

S code (34-35)
M code (36-37)
Size L (38-39)

Are those not the sizes in CM anon?

>>6407596
Derp, just the sizes I mean. Obviously not cm or they'd be for yetis.

>>6407596
>>6407599

That's what it says, yeah. And that's why I'm confused :/

>>6407615
I assume they're EU sizes, if so then a 25cm foot is a 39. I dunno if I'd risk it though, if it runs even a little small it'll probably be uncomfortable.

Really? Sorry for bringing this here but come on, first someone asks me awhile back if I'm Chinese and now I'm starting to get stuff like this.

>>6407776
Proud Asian will be next. $5 on it.

>>6406689
>三角帽
I tried using this for tricorns and just got this kind of thing. Which, while utterly adorable and cheered me up, isn't suited for a pirate cosplay.

>>6407535
>>6407530

Sheep blanket: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=15821292705

Notebook: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=15888795604

Spoon set:http://a.m.taobao.com/i16914996878.htm

Anyone know a store with really intricate blouses?

I'm avoiding actual lolita shops since they sell theirs for $40. I'm looking around the price range for $15.

>>6407717

Aw, damn. Bodyline 250 shoes fit me well, even though I have wide-ish feet, so those shoes might be a no-go?

B-but they are my dream shoes...

>>6404550
link to the pink bondage set?

>>6407234
I've waited up to two months for things I've ordered and a year from family members, from China to UK.

>>6407717
They're not EU sizes, they're Chinese sizes. I mean really? A Chinese site using Chinese sizes? Who'da thunk it?
http://www.asknumbers.com/ShoeSizeWomenConversion.aspx

Is there a search term for shimapan?

N-no reason...

>>6408000
>http://www.asknumbers.com/ShoeSizeWomenConversion.aspx

>mfw women's US 8
>mfw my feet are JUST too big
>mfw MY DREAM SHOES GODDAMNIT

>>6408001
I don't know the term but there's a shop on the spreadsheet that sells them.

Found a cool skull sweater:

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w4.27.BbnbT9&id=16231026079

>>6408015

I found it on the spreadsheet but there is no shop link anywhere on it.

>>6408095

Nevermind, I found it. For some reason the horizontal bar was too far over for me to see the link. Derpadurr

>>6408010
fuck you try being a US women's size 12, not even american shoes fit

>>6407206
Sorry, didn't have access to a computer for a while.
'ere you go anon: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=17628627579

>>6407455
So far, without SS fee but with domestic shipping, it's $30. Definitely going to order more haha and then combine the orders.

>>6407200
>>6407206
>>6408266

Search term for cross: 十字架

>>6408290
This is how I found it: 十字架(cross) + 毛衣(sweater).
Idk it seemed like the most reasonably priced but still from a good enough shop (4 crowns.)

>>6406238
By chance do you know of any shops that sell dolls that don't look like they're rape victims?

>>6408302

What size is it?

Also how the heck do I find out what the measurements for these shirts and junk are?

>>6408361
>dolls that don't look like they're rape victims?

Hoe does a doll look like a rape victim? Like an alien, Yeah. Like a bug eyed animu bishie, Yeah. But...

>>6408378 again

I found this size chart on another shirt I want, am I correct in assuming it's in cm? Also what do the individual columns say?

>>6408378
It says: 平铺尺寸 肩 插肩 胸47 长65
Chest 47, Length 65.
I can only assume 47cm, obviously a flat measurement, so it's actually 94cm (37 inches) in bust, and 65cm in length.

I use google chrome so that the full page is translated. When you see the characters for "bust" and "waist" enough times, you don't really need to translate it. Look for numbers that aren't followed by yuan. Usually they have a size chart, you can see some examples further up in the thread, I believe a kind anon actually translated one or two.

Printed hoodies for men?

>>6408404
From left to right - Bust, Waist, Shoulder length or sleeve length (I think), and garment length.

>>6408408
I'd love this as well.
So hard finding men's clothing that isn't just basics.

>>6408409
>Shoulder length or sleeve length (I think)

It's gotta be sleeve length, 98 inch bust and 18 inch shoulders makes lots less sense than 98cm bust and 18cm shoulders.

>>6408405
>so it's actually 94cm (37 inches) in bust,
and 65cm in length.

Ahh, I can't wear it then. My bust is 38in t-t thanks anyway

>>6408423
There's tons more, just use the keywords I provide. You'll find all the other cross sweaters, and just look for one in your size. Good luck@

Okay guys. Crunch time.

After days of poking around and searching for things and spending more time on xe.com than might be considered normal, I think I'm ready to place my very first taobao order.

Problem is I'm one of those paranoid types about spending money online (even for things I really, really want), and even though my order is below $35USD and there are no heavy things like shoes or bags, I'm freaking out about shipping and an SS.

So I guess what I'm asking is can anyone share their before SS&SH prices vs. after and what SS they used? Just so I can get a general idea for it?

>>6408438
use a shipping calculator on a ss site

what term should i use to search for those long sweaters that go down below the knee? I need one in green for a cosplay and i am having no luck finding one

>>6408553

Try sweater + dress?

针织衫 + 裙子

>>6408438
>order is below 35 usd

uh... will your order even be worth it?

>>6407952
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=12957529299&spm=2014.12192714.0.0

>>6408593
This is Taobao we're talking about. They could have a weeks worth of clothing for just under $35.

>>6408593

Well, since that post I added a couple things, now it's closer to actually being $~35USD. It's:

>a VW orb necklace
>a VW bracelet
>a hat
>a pair of tights
>3 shirts

According to taobaospree and some bad mental math I feel like I'm looking at ~$50?

It's all stuff I want, so I guess so. I didn't wanna do a huge order because I'm not familiar with it all last week(I only finally bothered to figure out what taobao was other than a million consecutive threads). My birthday's coming up so maybe I'll wait until after that in case I get more money.

>>6406208
not on taobao sorry but bodyline sells those in a bunch of colors for a buck

So I placed an order back in September, and decided to give Surface shipping a try (3kg for $24). It was shipped by Taobaoring on Sept. 28, and I panicked because seven days later, the tracking number had "expired". I was getting no updates for a while, but I kept telling myself that it's in transit and the tracking number will be ok once it reaches the U.S.

And I was right.

I'm assuming my package left China on Sept. 29, because that's when the tracking number stopped tracking, and on November 11, it finally updated itself (I like to use packagetrackr). My package is now in New Jersey, and I hope it comes to me soon. I live in California.

Surface shipping is an estimated 6-8 weeks, but some people are unlucky and don't receive their packages long after they've given up on it. I guess it's really a toss up.

>tl;dr Gave surface shipping a chance, thought I was going to lose everything, but package ended up arriving in the U.S. over a month later.

>>6406821
My SAL order from Pruany back then took 2 weeks, China to California.

>>6408553
tried that just gets pretty much knit dressesof anykind. any other sugesestion

So I joined 2 secret Santa's for lolita, and I happen to be doing a taobao order right now.
Any ideas of some things that would make any lolita happy regardless of there style?
Totaling 20usd each?

>>6408812
China to Joisey to get to Cali.

Somebody in post went in the wrong direction.

>>6408856

petticoat? comes in several different colours

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w4.7.BiKn31&id=10292662400

>>6408895
Yeah haha, that part confused me and it looked funny on the map that packagetrackr provided, but I'm just happy it's in the country.

>>6408956
Forgot picture

>>6408732
Based on your items, I don't think it will go over 1.5kg. My last order was ~1.2kg, and it had one blazer (thicker material), a top, a wig, and some little hair accessories and shipping came out to be $21 via Airmail. I used Taobaoring. Here's an estimation of a 1.5kg package, which I don't think your order will go over, unless those shirts are made of leather or something lol

Figured you guys could help me out.
I'm looking for some knee length or shorter petticoats, as well as the uniforms from Kuroko's Basketball.

>>6408404
Left to right: bust, shoulders, sleeve length. shirt length.

>>6408856
I would go for accessories. I won't choose a petticoat...you never know if your recipient isn't able to fit something free-size. Why not pick some necklace or head accessory that has like, a key, a clock, bird cage, or ribbon bows on it. Or flower brooches/hairpieces. Stuff that can match any lolita outfit.

taobaonow vs. taobaoring, anyone?

>>6409430
Taobaoring

>>6409430

What about taobaospree?

How much is shipping usually? I don't want to buy some crapola for $25 bucks and have shipping be $30.

>>6409470

It goes by package weight, I think.

>>6409470

For taobaospree,EMS to the US is just under $25 without a package weight. Anything heavier and it's more.

http://www.taobaospree.com/index.htm

>>6409071

ah, there's one by taotaomumu that's only 35 cm (~1 ft) in length, it's pretty cheap too!

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.0.71.QDitqK&id=7453784921&

>>6409144
>>6408924
Thank you guys! I Had made a set of white fux fur collars, mittens, and wool berets with sax blue flannel lining and pink velvet ribbons...
Then it dawned on me that not everyone is into sweet... lol...
Partners have not been assigned yet in ether of them so I had a very high level of SHIT WHAT IF? because I will have no time closer to the holidays haha.
But hopefully they will be into sweet.
Or I will just have to sell them I guess.

>>6406134
>>6406214
Thanks to you two, I've just picked out roughly $250 worth of doll odds and ends plus my first blank doll sculpt ever. Not sure if I should say "thank you" or "fuck you", but I'm looking forward to placing this order.

>>6408361
I've found a few other shops that sell doll sculpts that are really happy looking if that helps?

>http://wawa188.taobao.com/
This is one of my favourite shops so far. Lots of fantasy-based sculpts. Wide variety of faces and brands.

Dream of Doll and Soul Doll seem to have the most "happy" or "smirking" faces from the ones I've looked through.

>>6409801
Please please please post reviews!
I never see reviews of doll stuff

>>6409816

Do you know of any that have MSDs that don't look like little girls? More mature, you know, like Limho Mono?

>>6409767
Thank you, anon.

>>6409875
Sadly not, but I'm only just getting into bjds. I think anything 1:4 and smaller has that "kid" look if it's male. 1:3 tends to have more mature looking faces, but all of the 1:4/MSD sculpts look really, really young.

Someone who's better versed in bjds might be able to find you something, though.

What taobao agency do you guys use or recommend?
I'm from Europe btw ;_; Will the shipping for here more expensive?

I'm literally making frustrated faces at all the bjd-noobery happening in this thread.

Ask someone who's been in and out of bjds for 7ish years anything.

re: mature msd sculpts
unless something's majorly changed in the months since i've bothered catching up with doll stuff; lol no. Souldoll has a 50cm mature male.

>>6409998
Where can I find some good 1/3 or 1/6th girl sculpts with elf ears.
Preferably the donkey eared kind.

>>6409998
>>6410031
Something like this would be ideal.
honestly, this doll would be ideal if you know the sculpt.

>>6410040
i've always been total fucking garbage at recognizing specific sculpts outside of a small handfull. Tbh though it might be a volks with an abnormally flattering faceup, I'm fairly sure they offer those huge elf ears. B&G doll definitely has many, if not all of their sculpts with an elf eared option, and resinsoul has some as well though they're 'cheap' dolls so tend to be a little on the derp side, light modding recommended. Good starter dolls though, cause of the price.

Where can I find cute blazers?
Yes like K-ON school blazers hah.

cute pyjamas?

>>6410040
It's a DIM Flowne
http://www.dimdoll.com/shop/step1.php?number=263

>>6409875
Try Iplehouse.

Um so... Knockoffs, replicas, inspired pieces, similar pieces etc of all this http://www.intro-clothing.com/delusion-m40

Pretty much gothninja, but not generic yesstyle shit. Anyone seen any? Still building my clothing order.

Also any other cheap crazy high fashiony menswear would be nice.

FINALLY A MEN'S VERSION OF THIS SHIRT WITH NO SHEER BACK!

Buying.

I remember seeing a beautiful BJD with a face modelled after Sephiroth as he appeared in Advent Children. Does anyone know if I can find that sculpt?

>>6410166
>Does anyone know if I can find that sculpt?

I believe you can. I believe in you, anon.

>>6410108
>http://www.intro-clothing.com/delusion-m40
Element8. Some of those shirts look close to the shirts they make.

Need some help, wise ones. I'm trying to figure out a keyword for this fluffy thing. I'm not even sure what they're called in English so I really need help.

Question about SAL

for about a month it was stuck at the "parcel has been dispatched from China" stage, but I just checked it the other day and now it's back at square one of "origin post is preparing shipment"

anyone have any idea what's going on? The last package I had shipped via SAL took like 2 weeks =/

Pruany is being a bitch lately.

Ordered and paid on Saturday, and they still haven't gotten around to ordering a majority of my stuff.

I guess taobaoring is next for me

>>6410087
http://sugarstar1.taobao.com/

Ummm... At taobaoring, will they let you buy Topshop, Forever21 or H&M jewelry replicas? Or any other famous brand replicas?

>>6410100
>http://www.dimdoll.com/shop/step1.php?number=263
Thank you SO MUCH.

>>6410053
Thanks for the tip! I am not a supper beginner as I have had my one luts aru for about 2-3 years now..
But I just really want an elf.

>>6409998
>I'm literally making frustrated faces at all the bjd-noobery happening in this thread.

I can't help but think that reactions like this are why BJDs aren't more popular. Doll people are snobbier than lolitas.

>>6410108
Why isn't any taobao threads in /fa?
I guess I know the answer but it would be awesome.

>>6410424
Just letting you know, dim flowne is really hard to make look good, her facial features are really strange and hard to work around. I sold mine because even after spending A LOT of money on faceups she just wouldn't look like the picture on the website or the picture you posted.

Guys, I'm moving to a new place on my own pretty soon. It's a tiny little apartment, so I need all your links of home stuffs, preferably practical yet cute.
Thanks!!!!!

>>6410582
Homestuffs? Like what, plates? Shower curtains? Furniture? Give me some deets here.

>>6410592
Let's see. I'm gonna need small furniture things (like stools and small bookcases, things like that), some deco (things to hang my keys or to hang outside doors, for instance), bathroom things (cups, toothbrush holders, curtains, mats), kitchen things (plates, cookware, but also any doodad that's practical and saves space)
Things like that, thanks!!

>>6410615

Do not buy furniture on taobao. shipping will make it 100% not worth it

http://sisixiami.taobao.com/?spm=2013.1.1000126.3

>>6410629
Figured as much ^^; What about smaller stuff?

>>6410645

Well, the shop I linked has some stuff. You can use the keywords from the listing titles to find more things

>>6410666
Cool, thanks :)

>>6409998
>re: mature msd sculpts

Are there any 1/4 that have more proportionate facial features? I.E., not huge bug eyes, nonexistent chins and mosquito bite noses? Some that actually look like boys.

Does anyone know where you can get Juliette et Justine type skirts?

Found a shop that sells a lot of shoes up to size 42, for all you anons that are always looking!

http://ruoxixiedian.taobao.com/

On the subject of BJDs, has anyone ever brought/know someone who brought one off Taobao? I'd be interested to see how the actual product holds up to the original.

For example: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.0.61.rCLi77&id=13365130342&

Buying just a basic naked model without face up like her from fairyland will set me back around £300 before shipping. Yet Taobao's offering the same for 1/5 the cost. It'd be interesting to see just how good/bad the replica is.

I don't the balls to order one myself, mind you.

>>6411444
Most Taobao listings (including that one) have reviews attached. Unfortunately it's always gonna be Google Translate quality, but the one attached to that doll seems to be positive.

It's only sold 2 total though, so it'd be interesting to check other dolls that have more feedback.

>>6411538
For instance, this one has around 34 reviews and they all seem good:

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w31.4.vb3yNV&id=14196538475

>>6411542
That doesn't necessarily mean it's good compared to the original, but it probably means it's worth trying out.

go to castawaydolls.com and you will see the reviews of people buying dolls from taobao. Most are good and there is this guy named Luo who does a bunch of recasts. Den of Angels looks down on recasts, but personally I think limited models are an ok thing to do because they are often super overpriced by scalpers.

>>6411538
>>6411542
>>6411543

Here's a UNOA apparently, 4 good reviews:

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.66.JHKzRK&id=15496158041

>>6411627
>castawaydolls.com

Members only.

>>6409430
I've used both. If you don't use paypal on taobaoring, definitely stick with taobaoring since you don't get hit with the paypal fees they stick on the price. If you do end up using paypal, the payment is roughly the same give or take.

Both shopping services have been fine with roughly the same response to messages.

>>6410243
Never had this problem but clear cache and history then try again. If it doesn't change, dunno what to tell you anon. Try your country's postal service website to see if it has arrived yet or not.

>>6410395
Probably. Not like it's noticeably replica compared to say a pair of Nike shoes.

>>6411627
Luo is the one that ships overseas, right? I was looking at a couple of recasts from that shop, I think.

>>6410442
I have to agree. The fact that you have to be a member to view most doll sites/reviews is also a massive turn-off.

The anons in this thread have been rather helpful, though.

>>6411677
>>6411543

I don't condone recasts as I think they're a stealing of the hard work a sculptor puts through but I can answer some questions.

Luo is the one who ships internationally
And the main difference between an original doll and a recast are two different things:
-Size
-Inside head sculpt

Size is smaller due to shrinkage of the cast. So if a doll is 60cm it shrinks down a few centimeters to 58-56 (rough estimate depending on cast). The inside of the head is imprinted with a logo of the company of the recaster.

Other than these two differences, you can't tell if its a real or fake without physically having it in your hand.

>>6411680

I joined DOA way back when registration was open. You have to make 40 posts before you can even see the marketplace and all the threads in there aren't exactly noob-friendly, so it's like a cycle. No doll/dolly knowledge. not much to post about, just lurk, and don't get enough posts to get to the MP unless you spam "welcome to DOA! =^W^=" in a ton of intro threads.

Or if you're braver you can venture into the gallery threads and comment on the many many "photostory" threads where there are a ton of TTLY MALE U GUISE dolls having "sex" or some 'daily life of a demon from hell trapped in a doll' stuff.

Doll people on DOA are fucking crazy, I'm not even joking. They take their dolls *very* seriously.

>>6411695
Interesting. And I should clarify: I'm trying to actually *avoid* recasts. I saw a few dolls on Luo's TaoBao that looked amazing, but the prices were too good to be true low, so I figured they were recasts. Problem is that Google Translate does strange things to the text, so I'm not sure which are and which aren't half of the time. Is there a particular word/character set I should be looking for that will identify them?

>The fact that you have to be a member to view most doll sites/reviews is also a massive turn-off.

Holy shit, this. I gave up trying to become a member of DoA. It seemed like in order to get in, i'd basically have to use and abuse some other doll community just to get me that invite.

>captcha: WELCOME!!! doll lol wut?

>>6411715
That's the other reason I've avoided getting into BJDs. The doll owners I know are mostly insane and believe their dolls are alive/have souls, which is just scary. Combine that, the unfriendly nature of the scene and the fact that most informational threads are locked off unless you're a registered, approved member, and it's pretty shit.

I'm registered with DoA, but waiting on confirmation from a mod. In the mean time, I've been browsing a lot of DA groups and Tumblr blogs. They're helpful, but a pain in the ass to search.

>>6411695
>I don't condone recasts as I think they're a stealing of the hard work a sculptor puts through

I agree with this in most cases, with a few exceptions:

>really rare sculpts that may not be made anymore
>hilariously expensive sculpts that are hilariously expensive for no discernible reason (not anime/celebrity-inspired, etc.)
>sculpts that aren't sold/made by the artist/company anymore
>sculpts that are fucking impossible to get without getting scalped

I mean, they're just dolls after all. They sit in your house, you take pictures of them, play with them, dress them up. It doesn't exactly matter if it's "authentic" or not.

>>6411721
Basically I'd avoid taobao for doll shopping of any non-china based doll. Soom,Super Dollfie, and other korean companies tend to be recasts about 99% of the time. But there are a lot of legit Chinese doll companies that are on taobao that of course sell their dolls for cheaper.

>>6411728

I've considered logging into my old account and screencapping some of the craziest shit I've seen in there, but I dunno. Dolls aren't exactly on topic for /cgl/ and I'd only want to post them anonymously.

>>6411736
Fair enough. I'm mostly looking at Dika and MiniFees. I assumed that the Dika is legit since it's from "their" TaoBao page, but I'm not sure about the MiniFee. It doesn't say in the listing or title that it's a recast and the prices aren't too ridiculous, but I wasn't sure.

Mostly, I just like their faces compared to the more angular, larger dolls and I figure if I can bundle the doll into a shipment with wigs/eyes/clothes without getting a recast model, it's not a bad idea.

>>6411747
I'd suggest going to with Dika, since it is a HK/China based company but as for the minifee without seeing the page I couldn't be able to tell you.

But if you want a minifee you could layaway one given you're in the USA at this site http://www.denverdoll.com/fairyland.php or buy them directly at fairyland as minifees are standard dolls and not limited.

>>6411758
Sadly, I'm in Australia, not the US. It makes things a bit of a pain, sadly. Not many doll sites want to deal with Australia Post, it seems? I need to do more research there.

The MiniFee I was looking at is here:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.0.76.pdeWqA&id=14459374241&

I'm going to assume, based on the price and the fact that it IS a Korean brand originally, that it's a recast. I'll stick with the Dika for now and if that works out, go from there.

Thanks for the advice!

>>6411738

>Dolls aren't exactly on topic for /cgl/

They're on topic compared to some of the shit that clogs the front page.

Pic related After all we do get the ~dolls r so rorita guyz~ noobs

>>6411766
Right when I saw the banner, yes that's a recast page. That one is just as popular as Luo to buy off of (sorry). The only problem you'll probably run into if you buy dolls from their original site is that they refuse to mark down packages. Other than that most doll companies happily ship all over the world

>>6411793
I'll definitely look into that, then. I just am a bit cautious, I suppose. I would feel like a total tit if I paid $300+ for my first blank sculpt and then fucked up the face-up repeatedly.

The Dika I want to get is something of a practice piece in that respect. Making things for dolls/doing face-ups is a lot different from anything else I've done in terms of 3D. Much, much smaller scale, for a start.

>>6411770

I personally think the crazy weeaboo doll people give all people that like BJDs a bad rep. I think it would be cool to see a lolita in a really nice, intricate outfit with a completely matching doll, for example. But the crazies that have 15+ or think they're their kawaii bishie boifurendos.... eugh.

>>6411129
I could kiss you.

>>6411827

Oh, don't get me wrong, I adore it when a lolita dresses her doll up in matching outfits. The only thing that beats an A* Lolita outfit is when she's gone to the effort to match a doll with it.

The ones I hate are who pay out the arse for a doll*, then desecrate it with the shittest excuse of a face-up and think they've painted a fucking Picasso. Let's not even get started on some of their home-made clothing attempts.

*Or they buy some cheap arse barbie and get pissy when you don't treat it with the same level of respect as a Dollfie. Bitch, get a clue.

Then, they sit there at a fucking meet talking to the damn thing like it's real, making it 'sip' tea and eat cake and expect us to treat it like it's a real human being. That shit can be funny, but the level weebs take it to is just embarrassing.

>>6411863

Agreed. I think some people like them because they're Asian, and they can treat them like their best friend/boyfriend/self-insert character/OC that will never judge them and is always cool and smart and badass.

I feel bad for those kinds, they seem like the ones to not have many friends,

>>6409998
>I'm literally making frustrated faces at all the bjd-noobery happening in this thread.
>bawww you don't know as much as do i'm sooo pissed off because noobs exist

>>6409998
Do you have any face up artists you recommend?
The thought of sending my dolls away alone makes me kind of worried that they will be made of with, but I have a white skinned doll that I really wished was pink skinned, and I guess this can be airbrushed?
And I have not painting talent so ya, um, need help.

Could you guys maybe take all the BJD talk to a thread of its own?

Can anyone tell me the difference between these shoes?

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=0.0.0.115.KegI28&id=10745675073
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=0.0.0.109.J45o8n&id=16608899541

They look the same, but the second one costs significantly less!

Does anyone know of a good place for lace front wigs?

>>6412605

" Cikuan shoes do the PU also do leather: PU price of 160-190 yuan, The dermis price of 260-290 yuan (dermis photographed need to change the price Oh!)"

from what google translate's telling me, the shoes in the first link are made of polyurethane (PU) and range from 160-190 yuan depending on the size (larger sizes are 190 yuan)

the ones in the second link are real leather, and may cost ~260-290 yuan and up, they just haven't changed the 195 yuan price in the listing yet

>>6412530
this.

it's cluttering up the thread =/

im sure people wont mind a bjd thread, more related than most of the crap that gets posted here

>>6412765
That makes sense, thank you! I thought it was 195 yuan for leather shoes :(

So yesterday I received my first taobao package. I used Bhiner services and it was more than reasonable - They let me choose the declaration value so no customs yay!

Anyway, I got a meido-dress with an apron (some of you might remember the dramu about it a few threads back), wrist cuffs, maid bonnet, pettycoat and an extra little black hair bow which I guess was a gift. I ironed and wore everything yesterday evening and was struck by the cuteness.

But today I thought about inspecting the things a little closer. The dress had tiny bits of loose sewing string all over it when I unpacked it and I was okay with it. The petty did also. I didn't think much of it, just cleaned it up. Today when I checked the petty again I noticed that almost all of the edges have unraveling strings of organza fabric on them. There were huge hunks of scrap organza hanging from between the seams aswell. The apron has the same problem - some parts of the edge have bits of unraveling fabric between the overlock stiches. Inb4 taobao always is better on the pictures, but is this common? I don't mind it much because it was as cheap as it gets (with shipping and handling $80), but does this happen often? I'm not mad or anything, just wondering

>>6413043
I think that's the 'average' construction on anything costume-y? Like, if it was a reputable store at least the outsides are presentable, but all bets are off for what the seams and undersides look like

>>6413043
You pretty much get what you pay for. Did you check and see if the item had any buyer reviews before purchasing it?

There's a store on etsy, JungleTribe who sells bags like this one. It's the coolest fucking thing I've seen. I need one. Do you think I can find one on taobao because JungleTribes bags are like 200$ or more. I'm only finding iphone holsters with my google translate chinese. Help, anybody?

>>6413068
Dude, if it's handmade by an Etsy store, just save up and buy it. Don't be a little bitch and scour Taobao for a shitty look-alike.

And if you can't afford it boo hoo.

>>6413068
Seconding this, that does look incredibly cool.

>>6413117
And while it is cool, in my opinion definitely not worth $200 no matter how good-quality it is.

Etsy generally has ridiculous prices for things you could imagine being sold at less known stores for under $30.

Could anybody explain what http://ershou.taobao.com/ is? I can't find any ratings from that site. Wtf.

>>6413148
Judging by the tabs that say Used Digital and Second-hand Furniture and Trade-in along with the shop name being The Fleas Street, I'm guessing it's like a consignment shop.

>>6413068
Sure, they're on Taobao, but they all look like shit
http://s.taobao.com/search?spm=a230r.1.6.68.5qG7dg&q=%B0%FC+%CD%C8&newpre=null&bcoffset=
1&cps=yes&cat=50072686&from=category&navlog=allcat-12-c-50072686

>>6413134
>>6413117

I agree with >6413134, save up and buy the real thing. It may not be worth $200 to you, but think of all the time and craftsmanship that was invested into this piece; in addition to using high quality materials, the artist probably invested a lot of time sewing each seam, installing the zippers, installing the studs, hammering in each eyelet...as an artist myself I find it extremely insulting that people think something handcrafted of this quality should be $30 as opposed to $200. At that rate, the artist would be making well below minimum wage.

>>6413209
I don't think the artists should sell those for $30, but $200 is not something I would pay for a tiny "cool-looking" bag I would wear once a month at best.

>would be making well below minimum wage
If they wanted to get rich making those things, it'd be a better idea to mass-produce them and sell them for $50 than to upload their artpieces on Etsy.

They also sell picrelated for $170, I can't imagine that making them cost anywhere near that much.

>>6413068
I love these bags alot.
l'll be making one of these myself, and putting a tutorial up.
While its work its more worth it then half my months rent.

So I ordered a glass bong, and the SS I'm using said they do not recommend me buying this because it is very fragile and might break. Anyone have experience buying glass items from overseas? Do you think it'll break?

>>6413308
>>6413068

Studs are the easiest shit ever, even with leather, and they're cheap. The trick to that is to get a dart tip and use that as a hole punch. Or any other sharp pointy thing, really. I remember being 13 and sitting up late with my older brother on Friday and Saturday nights helping him put upwards of 1,000 studs and spikes on his leather jacket.

http://studsandspikes.com/

Here you go~

I want to see all you guys make the same leather bag from scratch without a pattern given and include the zippers and straps and all that jazz. Do you have a leather tools? A machine that can pierce several layers of leather? How long would it take some someone experienced to put that together?

Manufacturing is cheap because it require relatively few skills or tools of the 10 workers who would make the same bag.

The gloves are unreasonable but if that bag was handmade out of leather $200 is more than fair.

You guys are just cheap shits who've been spoiled by Taobao. I'm all for Taobao but it was more fun when people were looking for hard to find stuff instead of the next knock-off.

>>6413400

Holy shit where did you find a bong on taobao and how?

>>6413499
Yeah, because she would totally OVERPRICE TO HELL AND BACK TO GET OVER 500% OF PROFIT from a pair of gloves but then magically put just the right, fair price on her bags.

>>6413499
If I can buy it cheaper then I will. Less money spent on individual things, the more stuff I can buy, after all.

Why are you so upset that people would rather have cheaper knockoffs than expensive ~authentic~ shit? People don't give a damn who made it as long as it works how it's supposed to.

I thought this was cute:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w3.36.trHUBU&id=17523207519

>>6413501
I just used google translate

Kind of makeup but not exactly-- has anyone bought makeup brushes off taobao? I just need an eye brush set but I don't know if that's safe or not...

anyone know where I can get something like this? I like the design but the color isn't really doing anything for me.

Bored anon again, just found the term for designer stuff(or original stuff? Some jewelry looks like etsy )>>

http://shop35411024.taobao.com
http://damidedian.taobao.com
http://dadapisticker.taobao.com(cute letter necklaces but sells water tattoos principally)
http://discoyoko.taobao.com (???)
http://littleflower.taobao.com
http://babyghost.taobao.com(super expensive clothes and I don't even know what style is this)
http://shop57929939.taobao.com(cute badges)
http://omzz.taobao.com/(clay earrings that bite)
http://fussynation.taobao.com
http://wangzhenkill.taobao.com(sells weird cabochons, even dicks and boobs)
http://pinkday.taobao.com

>>6414166
Thanks anon!

Hi guys, I just made a medium sized order through TaobaoRing, and one of the items was a cosplay. TaobaoRing said that the seller said the cosplay would take 10 days. To get to my point, I'm shipping via EMS, am I still safe for the holiday rush? My items are time sensitive for ALA at the beginning of January.

>>6413862
Oh I've seen various hauls on here that included makeup brushes, so I assume it's alright. Whenever those people show up, please link, I'm interested too!

>>6414142
Seconding. I feels ya, I was searching for a bunny hoodie earlier but all of them were either way too fucking fluffy or the color was pure white.

>>6411444
I just bought a doll from a guy who has a taobao shop, but I talked to him through MSN directly, you can get his info on the Castawaydolls.com forum, along with what dolls he sells. His name is Steven Chen. He's great to work with and my doll looks as good as the original, although one of the magnets that keeps the feet on doesn't work. (That is okay, I'll just glue it on as I don't want to change out the feet.) He even does pretty good face-ups for $30.

>>6415096

Is the thread in autosage?

>>6416938
Yes

Ha ha, converting Yuan to £ roughly in your head is very easy right now. Just move the decimal point one space to the left. 68 yuan is £6.80.

I don't know if it's already been posted, but how do you feel about this /cgl/?

http://www.ministryoftofu.com/2012/09/chinese-woman-faces-11-years-in-jail-for-sneaking-cosmetics-fr
om-abroad-netizens-cry-foul/

>Many netizens also pointed out that Ms. Li is far from the only person that has profited in this fashion. In fact, “daigou,” or “proxy shopping”, as purchasing goods abroad by request of domestic consumers is called in China, is a robust business in China. People in this profession are often Chinese students studying overseas, flight attendants or tour guides who have more opportunities to make outbound travels, although it is not rare that some shopping agents make ad hoc trips. @莫可莫莫 wrote, “Don’t all cosmetic sellers on Taobao purchase merchandise like that?” @Smile凤凤 added, “Just send everybody into jail! Duty-frees have always been sold on Taobao, and we have always been buying from proxy shoppers!”