/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>6493675
Eer. Since I don't think many people saw it.

>>6493675
Looking for either plain or decorative ones. Tried with google translate for a tophat but that didn't work.

Gonna link this here since it was at the end of the thread.
>>6493599

>>6493778
>>6493599
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=17973631115
Due to problems with the colours. The "inside" of the jacket will shed bits of furry fabric. Don't mistake it for discolouration/colour bleeding. Use a piece of tape remove the fluffy bits. The first picture they show an example of what happens when they soak the jacket overnight (the red fluffly parts showing on the white furry portion). This is normal so you shouldn't be alarmed when washing your jacket.

>>6493675
try this shop http://shop60940156.taobao.com/

>About bad cosmetics.
>buying cosmetics from Asia is that they only have a tenth of the cosmetic regulations we have here in the US.
Actually, it depends on which country in Asia you are referring to. Developed places like Japan have more regulations in place. China, on the other hand, is so overpopulated that it becomes difficult to regulate things. That is why people can get away with using black hair to make soya sauce and inserting melamine into milk and goodness knows what.
Are there reliable products from China? Maybe. Are there unsafe products from China? Definitely. Do you want to take the risk? Think about it yourself. Personally I wouldn't. If it's Made in China but for a reputable company then it won't bother me.

>About animal parts
Some traditional/superstitious Asian people believe in consuming animal parts to cure illnesses/boost your immunity/make you healthier. For example some people think that if you eat pig's brain soup you'll be smarter. If you eat chicken legs your legs will be stronger. etc. That could be why some of the weirest animal parts are being sold, maybe the animals are difficult to hunt and they wanna eat it to boost their health. Most of these aren't scientifically proven to work *i think*. My granny believes. She said I was taking really long to learn to walk when I was still toddlin' and she fed me chicken/frog leg porridge everyday till I could walk

>>6493812
With cosmetics you just have to be smart about it, don't buy from a store with low feedback just because it's cheap. Go to silver or gold crown shops, look at reviews, etc

>>6493812
Thanks anon! Good to know it won't permanently get discolored and it's just little fuzzies. Reviews had me worried.

is the enew taobao (fzlwig) and enew.tmall.com the same store?
I'm not quite sure which I should order with.

>>6493822
Cosmetics sold on taobao have no regulations at all. Even if there are lots of good reviews you don't know if there's some substance in them that will damage you in the long run. These products go through no testing and no checks. Customer reviews does not equate scientific tests.
During the melamine scare, most people didn't know that the milk was poisoned and it has been used by food manufacturers all over the world for quite a while before it was discovered.

>>6493831
I didn't read any of the reviews earlier. It seems like some people do have problems where the entire white portion gets dyed red in the wash. I don't know if the customers are telling the truth, the shop is telling the truth, or there is just miscommunication between them. Buy at your own risk.

>>6493901
>Even if there are lots of good reviews you don't know if there's some substance in them that will damage you in the long run

Uh, this can be said for any cosmetic product, China made or not. I have used cosmetics here that have had bad effects on me even though the reviews are good

>>6493905
I did not say that this applies for products from China only. However, this thread is about taobao shopping, so I don't see why we have to talk about products outside of Taobao that go through no testing. Please read what I am saying carefully. Products on Taobao don't go have to go through testing in order for it to be approved for sale. You can end up with something that was not tested, that contains chemicals that damage you in the long run without any immediate aesthetic symptoms. Everyone is free to buy what they like, but the risk is still there, and it is up to you as a consumer to decide if you want to buy it.

>>6493901
we get it, you dont buy make up from china, but this can be said about any make up product.
My friend broke out when she tried MAC, but her sister didnt.

>>6493901
Ah. Well, I'll just wash it carefully by areas then. A pain in the ass but better than staining the white just to be quick. It's also possible their first batch was messed up, since the one I order a week ago hasn't even shipped to my SS yet. Still, thank you anon.

>>6493901
cosmetics sold in china are regulated and tested, though, what do you think the SFDA is for?

they are also working on cracking down on cosmetic regulations as well, it's in the news

>>6493913
if your argument is to say that people shouldnt buy makeup on taobao because it might have a bad affect, then they shouldnt buy makeup anywhere, really b/c just about anything can give you a bad affect

(okay, the cosmetics argument is getting old, let it go, people.)

Either way, does anyone know a good site for cute picture frames? I'm trying to loli-fy my room, and need some to put my postcards in.

>>6493999
Try 可爱 相框?

any ideas on what would I use to search for oshare-kei? think i'll even find any or is the style too dead?

>>6494066
Seconding this.

I'm also searching for stores similar to this one:
http://fatiaoyangwawa.taobao.com/

I'd looking for visual kei stuff as well but everything I've seen on taobao so far has been really tacky and ill fitting.

>>6493923
I'm not the anon that you replied to, but I just wouldn't buy cosmetics from Taobao anyway. Like you said, there's regulation on consumer products and anyone that doesn't buy them because, "omg China is so shady!" is retarded. BUT there's nothing stopping shady shops from making bootleg stuff that hasn't been tested. That's the same everywhere. Since most of us don't speak Chinese, it's hard to tell what's bootleg or not, so I think it's prudent to not buy cosmetics from there unless you are absolutely sure of what you are getting.

Suppurate System style jewelry?

Teddy Bear Bondage Hood:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.148.KOdilD&id=15646782494

Yoooouuuurwelcome

>>6493923
The thing for me (yet another different anon) is that there is no recourse for you if there is something wrong with the makeup you bought on Taobao, unlike physical stores or internet brands in general. What exactly are you going to do, email the shit out of your SS?

So that is why I wouldn't "risk" it. But it's a personal choice, so if you are comfortable with ordering then order. I don't know why that other anon is so butthurt over it.

What do you guys look for in a SS?

I'm working on the google docs for updated SS stuff so I'm making categories and showing whether a service has that or not.

>>6494182
Some non-personal SS's get lazy and tell you something is "out of stock" when the item is readily available.

Where can I find the bra in >>6489338? It doesn't have to be taobao...my size is 36d.

>>6494192
Wait, what? Like who? I've never heard of an SS doing that before.

>>6494199

I'm pretty sure I had it done to me once by Bhiner. I think they messed up my order, because then they told me this one pair of black stockings was 'out of stock' even though when I went on the taobao page, there were still 45 pairs left. On top of that, I actually got a white pair of stockings that I asked for in black, but not the white pair of stockings that I wanted.

>>6494242
I've been told that Taobao is less strict than Ebay in that sellers don't have to change their item's availability/stock when they sell things, so it could very well have actually been out of stock

>>6494192
What should that be called as a category?
"In stock" vs "Not" ?

>>6494182
Pic of how it sorta looks like. Still debating a few things and haven't begun filling stuff out quite yet.

what does "departure from outward office" mean, did the parcel finally leave china? it's the only tracking information i'm getting.

Is there anywhere where I can find a group order going on for taobao? I've been trying to look for some but most of the ones I find are inactive and I'd like to order some things within the next month or so.

I've ordered from taobao on my own but I'd like to try a group order this time around!

>>6494268
Taobao group orders really are not cost effective to be honest, especially when there are cheap shipping alternatives like airmail and SAL

If you only want one or two things (I'm assuming that's why you want to join a GO) you could probably also just get them from ebay

In addition to paying the SS fee, you will probably also need to pay the GO organizer fee, and shipping from them to you, as well as a chunk of the GO shipping that may not be proportionally fair (because who knows what kind of heavy stuff everyone else is buying?)

tl;dr don't do it

>>6494268
Agree with >>6494271
I joined a taobao GO once because I only wanted 2-3 things. With all the fees and split shipping costs and then shipping to me from the GO holder, I paid as much (fuck, if not a few bucks more than) if I had just placed the order myself. Except it would have taken way less time had I done it myself, because GOs take forever depending on everyone's communication.

I'm thinking these measurements are in inches but I just want to double check.

>>6494278
I don't think they're in inches.

The shirt would be 70 inches long which is 178cm according to Google, and that would be four inches taller than the average woman in the US.

>>6494335
But what is the measurements in then? The sizes are super small if it's in CM. I don't know anymore.

>>6494351
The measurements are in cm and taken flat. Meaning the shirt was placed flat on the floor then you measure it. So for example the bust has to be multiplied by 2. But the length is true to the chart. Cos you measure it all flat

>>6494360
Thank you, I was so confused and haven't slept yet.

>>6494351
asian people > little. yeah, sucks sometimes, for example i have 95cm bust, in my country i'm S or M size but in Asia i only fit in XXL.

>>6494182
One with good english.
I asked like three different SS if they could ask the shop if a certain colour would ever be restocked.
They all replied with "sorry, it is out of stock". Maybe I'm just not wording it properly, but english skills are very important to me.
Offering many different types of shipping (like taobaoring) is also important.
Also, ease of ordering. For some reason doing a spreadsheet is just more confusing than a cart system, I'm never sure if I've written all the info they need.

>>6494251
perhaps call it "stock reliability" or something?

first TB order so I am excite - I'm waiting for these and others to be approved by my SS.

Anyone else had problems with international small package? SS (pruany) shipped it on 5. november and now when i checked from china post tracking page it says they sent it to finland on 15. december... :s

>>6494860
and im from finland, just wondering how it can take so long to leave china...

>>6494863
Usually chinese shipping shouldn't take that long to Finland. For example dealextreme shipped my package at Nov 28, and I got it at 13rd Dec.

By the way, from where area you are?


For my order, taobaoring received 2/3 of my stuff.

>>6494863
>>6494860
Helsinki here, I use Taobaoring's cheap airmail method and get my packages in less than ten days. Although I imagine it'll take more time now that everyone's ordering presents and shit.

>>6494841
Where did you get those black thigh highs? (on the right)

>>6494985
right here, the shop has a pretty high rating:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=19991872776

What I have so far for Taobao SS stuff:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlgllpMiw3VNdGpfWFlYazhjblh5emRjZF9qMkJISWc

Obviously not done and some stuff that needs filling out. I haven't read reviews for all the SS yet but it'll get filled and each will have their own tabs on the bottom eventually.

>>6495009
>You need permission to access this item.

>>6494962
Well, send email at end of this week. Myself I haven't used pruany so can't help that much.

For Helsinki, then I don't live anywhere near.
I should get Desucon Frostbite tickets at this week....

>>6495020
Woops fixed that.

does anyone have a review of bhiner's services that they'd like to share? getting ready to place an order and need to pick a SS.....i really like their cart system.

Posted part of this already but my items just shipped today and I'm really excited!
I ordered one of those jump from paper knock offs and a couple wigs (alpaca) earlier this month as well and they got shipped a few days ago.

I'm sorry to bring back up the cosmetics, but it's not just an issue of breaking out like some people think, it's an issue of mercury and lead poisoning in quantities that can kill you. The former is a risk I would be willing to take, the latter most certainly is not. Again, sorry to bring it back up but I think people need to know that that's what's at stake here, not just having ugly skin for a while.

>>6495009
I find Yoybuy's English capability to be pretty high. I've understood their messages and they seem to understand my questions.

As for images, I'm not sure. I haven't asked yet but I plan to for my cap and jacket.

The do accept Credit/Debit for putting money in your Yoybuy account. Credit/Debit does seem to require that you verify through the card's/bank's website.

As for stock reliability, I don't believe they've lied about anything. They have, however, canceled fake items or items which were a deposit then required a larger sum. Anytime they've cancel, I've been notified with the reason and refunded. Once, a seller had two versions of an item (boxed and unboxed) and they contacted me to which one I wanted.

So far, I like them. I have yet to deal with their shipping dept though. I will say I do like the cart system, the status update system, and their operators. So far I've received quick and polite responses.

>>6495024

i've used them before - what do you want to know, anon?

their service charge is 5%, domestic shipping for each shop is $3.32+ (depending on number of items ordered), items usually arrive at their office in a few days, and get to your doorstep in a week and a half if you're using HK airmail

they confirm the availability of items within 24 hours, and take photos of them once they get to their warehouse

>>6495132
that pretty much covered it! mostly i was wondering if there was anything with their service i should look out for, like if they take forever to confirm things, etc. i was planning on using airmail for shipping (ii'm in california) so timing sounds great too! thanks for your help!!

>>6495117
Thank you!

>>6495132
Is the domestic shipping flat no matter where it's ordered even if the item's page lists a different shipping?

>>6495153

they def don't take as long to confirm as taobaoring, though there's been one or two times with a "seller could not be reached" notification - when that happens, just click the "requote" button

heh, i'm in socal too and i use airmail 'cos it's loads cheaper than EMS :>

>>6495163

yeah, seems to be that way

>>6495099

Link to TTGL shirt?

Taobaoring marks down the packages and labels them as a gift? do I need to ask them to do it?

>>6495009
correction: taobaonow will take a photo of your items if you ask.

>>6495099
Are those hairs dyes at the bottom? Make sure you do a 48 hour strand test on all the colors before you use them. No need to end up brain dead from a chemical reaction.

But I'm pretty sure that model looks familiar to me, and I saved an ad that was advertised on many Chinese social websites of that model and selling hair dye. I deleted it though for some reason.

>>6495366
Not OP but those are hair pastels.

>>6495376
Ah, ok.

Does anyone wanna see a fat lady review some stuff?

I bought some plus size clothes and took a few pictures (not completely done yet but I can start posting?)

>>6495384
Yes please! I want to buy from some plus size shops, but I've been unsure if I would still be able to fit the clothes.

>>6495334
I'd email and ask. I've never done it before.

>>6495352
Good to know thanks.

>>6495384
Yes please (though I'd just wait to finish first then post). Are you plus size according to regular standards or "Asian standards?"

>>6495387
>>6495388

Sure, I'll work on putting them in a google doc and post it here

I'm plus size by both standards, measurements 44 - 34 - 44

>>6495009
Last time I did an order with pruany, I found their English was really limited. They used to respond to messages within half an hour (which is why I first started using them), but I don't think they do that anymore. Last order, it took them a week just to refund an item and that really delayed my order.

They use a web cart now, instead of a spreadsheet, which I personally dislike because it doesn't show you a thumbnail of the item or tell you which items you left a message on. Though I do like being able to upload an image of the color/style I want.

I've always used SAL when ordering through them, but I think they offer discounted EMS and Airmail as well.

As for photos, I asked for photos of two items in particular. Pruany assured me they'd take a picture of the entire order after it arrived, but then they shipped it without sending any.

Given how difficult they made my last order, in terms of communication, I probably won't be dealing with them again. It's a shame because they used to be one of the better SS, imo.

I've also used TBS and TBR, so I'll review those too when I have the time.

>>6495272
http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=10373476282&spm=2014.12317209.0.0

>>6495394
Still putting these pictures together, almost done!

Good lord how does pastelbat make her iphone pictures look so good! Mine look like blurry, fuzzy poop

>>6495099
when you receive them, could you do a review about that alpaca plushie? thanks

>>6495541
>>6495394
>>6495388
>>6495387

Finally finished (for now...)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UphurDVy83MlmPu0BTDPdQt2fsiukhcUiKKqWfh7OBE/edit

Sorry about the crappy pictures guys

(I didn't buy the dress in this picture, it's just one that I've been eyeing for a while!)

Also I hid the controls, but I can't seem to figure out how to get them to reappear again (ESC does nothing!) so if anyone knows that'd be nice... since I can't get back in there to do more editing without the controls

>>6495744
if you do end up getting it, you're definitely going to have to wear a slip or something underneath

>>6495815

somewhat related, but do any anons know where to find lace/chiffon slips? all the ones i've searched for on ebay were full-blown petticoats or lingerie

i just need a normal underskirt, since taobao dresses are so dang short :C

>>6495815
Yea it's definitely extremely see-through!

>>6495836
Have you thought about getting some lace shorts? That's what I do!

Does anyone have any MILK knock off shops other than mysis.taobao.com?

I'm loving their latest releases but can't seem to find anything

>>6495744
>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UphurDVy83MlmPu0BTDPdQt2fsiukhcUiKKqWfh7OBE/edit

Thanks for the review anon! You are way thinner than me, so I'm just going to wait a few months before I order from taobao. And thanks for the heads up on charmbuy.

>>6495744

>>6495744
if you won't find it troublesome could you please take clearer pics of #1 and #2? I'd rather see photos of what you received

>>6495020
Under "english capability," is "high" or "fluent" a better rating?

also imo Celestial Delinquent's stock reliability is great. Sometimes she would translate the PMs she exchanged with the shops, so I think she really goes out there to check if it's in stock. Her English is excellent.

I used Dolly Poodle before. Her English is also wonderful. Very minor grammar mistakes here and there - but she explains everything so clearly.
I'm not sure about stock reliability, I only used her once. She did tell me that my item was out of stock but the shop owner said they could order the materials and take my order. So I think she PMed them.
than their stock photos too.

>>6496112
Fluent is the best. I'll make it clearer tomorrow and probably put a note in the header about ranking.
(And I'll do the updates you put in this post in there as well tomorrow).
Thanks!

>>6494874
>>6494985

Im from Helsinki and usually i have got my stuff from china in 2 - 3 weeks. Im not sure if i should be worried or not, because apparently it took over month to leave china and now it has been only 3 days travelling to finland... -_-
I work at post and i have seen lot's of packages going to wrong countries etc so i doubt this is pruany's fault.. :P

>>6495009
Pruany's fees are 8%. They have live chat, and they have someone online pretty frequently. Their english is limited but i have always got a response.

>>6496117

Hi spread sheet anon. I’ve used Dollypoddle a few times, so i'll give a semi detailed rundown

~English and communication~

Like the anon above said, she’s very fluent in English. Not perfect and there are very uncommon incidences where this caused confusion for I/others, but this is rare.

Now, when it comes to communication it is important to remember that she is a one-person army. During normal times response time’s a couple of days. During busy times this can be longer. I just looked at her FB and some people are waiting a week for replies.

She herself has said that contacting her on FB is better. LJ response time can take several days, as she does not check this as much.

~Ordering system ~

You can order via LJ or FB, via comment or PM. You can ask her for an estimate. She has her service fee formula posted on her LJ.

She has a template on her LJ, saying what info she needs. Use that when ordering from her.

cont...

>>6496358
~Forms of payment~

Paypal

~Shipping methods~

Default is Hong Kong Airmail. I’ve seen people use EMS with her.

~SS fees~

Item below 500RMB: HKD50$ (listed as USD$6.61)

Item Above 500RMB: 9%

She adds on a 3% charge from Taobao, she did explain this but I can’t find where.

~Pictures?~

No, ask and she’ll check the items over though.

~Stock reliability~

Good I guess? She’ll PM the seller if the item’s out of stock to see if they have any left, or if/when they’ll restock. Otherwise she’ll ask you to find it again in another shop.


~How to contact~

Use FB, not LJ. See communication.

cont...

>>6496359

To clarify, items below 500RMB are charged at HKD$50 PER item

~Misc~

Polite

Will refund left over money, I’ve seen her refund $1

Patient-will deal with lots of trivial questions, happy to PM sellers without commitment to buy.

Overall: DP is one of the more expensive SS out there. I use her when buying Lolita as she’s knowledgeable in the hobby and has grown to know the lolita shops very well and how they and buying from them can be different.

I would recommend her: To lolitas looking to buy main items like dresses, blouses etc, particularly ones that require your own measurements.

Consider another good SS for: Cheap, non-Lolita goods and Lolita accessories unless you don’t mind paying higher fees.

I'm using taobaoring and I realize the conversion of hong kong dollar to pound is better than dollar to pound. Will they be taking the price from the hong kong dollar rather than their dollar price?

>>6496374
They use their listed "1 CNY = 0.162 USD" rate regardless

>>6496361
Not related to anything, but I've used Dollypoddle before, and the whole buying experience felt really strange, to be honest?
Long story short: I bought items off her because I was going to HK anyway (where she's based), she suddenly had to go out of town when I was there and I had to meet up with her mom who spoke no English (I know nothing of Cantonese and my knowledge of Mandarin is really, really basic) and I only found out about this just about 2 days before I left my country. It wasn't really anyone's fault, but it kind of soured me on her, tbh.

>>6496496
I'm trying to order from her. It's been nearly a month and she says she's still waiting for an item. Is this normal? She takes about a week answering my messages/questions/whatever. I've asked her once or twice whats going on because she just doesn't update you at all.

>>6496243
>>6496358
>>6496359
>>6496361
Noted thanks!

>>6496496
That stinks anon. I would be mad too since that's such an inconvenience.

>>6496568
It depends on the stores you're ordering from. If it's clothes that are made to order it could take a few weeks if the shop is slow

Like, seriously, the only complaints against Dollypoodle and Celestial Delinqent is that they have higher fees and take longer because one-woman businesses
They depend on good feedback more than other actual companies, they can't afford to rip people off

>>6496496

I'm >>6496361

Wow, that's surprising to hear and pretty shitty of her to dump that on you. I don't know what else to say. She's always stuck me as as responsible.

>>6496568

Depends really. It is 'normal' in the sense that if item is made to order/customised it can easy take that long, if not longer. Lolita shops often take this long; I waited a month on Surface Spell and two on HMHM. What did you order? If it was something that's 'instant shipping' e.g. stationary, normal clothing, then it really shouldn't take that long to reach her, even during the holiday period.

I've noticed that she's slowed significantly in her response time lately, presumably this is because it's x-mas.

And you bring up a valid point actually about her not updating you. She won't, unless you ask her. I don't know about other SS (i've used Spree before, they didn't) but DP basically only updates you when she's got something to report, i.e. she's got the item/out of stock/package sent etc.

Just be careful of bugging her too much, what with that secret that got posted on btb a while back of her blowing her fuse. Whilst she is patient, she definitely has a limit.

Taobao SS person can you add Charmbuy to the DO NOT USE, EVER list?

>>6496959
Added under general note.

Also added some screenshots of mini-reviews from this thread or previous thread (about personal experience, not general things about SS like anon posting about DP [but it was helpful and I added the info thanks~])

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Link to taobao SS spreadsheet (again):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlgllpMiw3VNdGpfWFlYazhjblh5emRjZF9qMkJISWc#gid=0

Can someone just help me with the measurements of this blouse?

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.0.66.T8gLh8&id=5505793737&

>>6497081

hot dang that's a cute shirt!

XS 35 80 62
S 36 86 68
M 37 92 72
L 38 98 76
XL 40 104 80

first number is the shoulder width, second is the maximum bust circumference, and third is garment length, i'm assuming

>>6497109
Doh, it was that simple? I got confused by google translate and thought they were flat measurements. Thanks!

Just got this in the mail a few hours ago!

this was posted in a taobao thread a while back, but what would you search for if you're looking for card suit patterns (e.g. diamond/club/spade/heart)? I'm looking for a t-shirt i saw a while back

>>6497288
try 'poker'? All the stuff I see with that pattern has that in the title.

>>6497282
Aaaaah so jealous!

>>6496959
>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UphurDVy83MlmPu0BTDPdQt2fsiukhcUiKKqWfh7OBE/edit

Charmbuy is actually ok if you speak Chinese. They get frustrated as well with the language barrier and don't want your buisness as much since it takes them much more effort. And they're not being rude with "well that is your problem", I think they're trying to ask "what's wrong?" since that's the literal translation.

But yeah. Use taobaospree. They're better. :D

>>6497282

review of the lashes please?

>>6497418
Well it didn't really make sense for them to be asking "what's wrong" in the context of the conversation

She tried to tell me that I didn't order an item when I did, I told her that I could find no evidence of her telling me that the item I wanted was out of stock, and she said "well that is your problem"

>>6497282
How's the figure?

>>6497442
Guess they got frustrated or something, or miscommuication. XD
I've had adequate experiences with them, but I always speak Chinese, or "Chinglish" when talking with SS in general. Makes like easier for both of us.

>>6497432
I have trouble putting them in since I'm still new at falsies http://i.imgur.com/LBM5m.jpg (it rotated for some reason)

>>6497450
Which one?

I need some help with this item. Am I getting a pack of 5 pairs of chopsticks or just one pair (2 chopsticks?
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=5293283673

>>6497491
一口价:1双 6元。
Where it says above "yi kou jia" (I can't type the characters, for some reason just numbers show up), that means "For one item".
The 1双 6元 means "1 pair is 6 yuan"

So you are only getting one pair.

-Coming from someone who speaks Mandarin fluently.

>>6497509
Thank you very much anon for your help!

>>6497489
The statue of Shinobu.

>>6497520
It's okay. It didn't come in a box which worried me but she wasn't damaged at all. Hand for size reference.

Anyone know where this sweater is from? Girl on tumblr won't tell me -_-

>>6497282
can you review the 2d bag?

Anyone ever order from mysis.taobao.com? Is the quality good? I've got a whole slew of things from there I wanna buy but not before I'm sure it's reliable. I tried to google it but I can't seem to find any reviews.

>>6497581

how do you know it's from taobao?

>>6497586
Think a little bit better than Forever 21

>>6497593
Alright. I think I can live with that. Thank you.
Know anything about their bags? I was looking at that one backpack with the wings on it.

>>6497583
Sure thing!
This is the tmall bag, so it's really nice and stiff. At first I was sorta upset how thin it was but then I noticed on the bottom there's a zipper to make it wider. Overall I'm really pleased with it.

>>6497602
Wow that's great quality looking.

>>6497602

My god every time I see these bags it fucks with my ind. I keep wanting to think it's 2d augh

>>6495744
>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UphurDVy83MlmPu0BTDPdQt2fsiukhcUiKKqWfh7OBE/edit

Well done. Maybe more TB reviews should be this format.

>>6497587
It was a post about a Taobao haul.

>>6497666
found it.

>>6497692

Link?

>>6495744
Urghhh Yeah I tried to use them once, keyword is TRIED they kept asking me questions I already answered and other stupid things when I stressed how hurried I was. Never ever using them.

>>6496568
Late reply, but yes, if your item is mto, it can take up to a month or more before the item is shipped to the ss. I ordered stuff from Boguta and Miss Point last Nov 17ish from Celestial Delinquent, and they're still not at the ss yet. I know Rose Melody is infamous for taking over two months to ship out their items.

>>6496954
>>6496699
I think it was just bad timing for the both of us? It wasn't really a bad experience (it was actually kind of funny, especially with the language barrier), just kind of unfortunate. I'd probably still buy from her if I'm going to HK again. Her mom is a really sweet person too, she kept apologizing for her inability to speak English and I kept apologizing for my shitty Mandarin, and the whole thing (2 dresses, 2 wigs) was packed neatly in a huge shopping bag.

>>6497698
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=21041260597&ali_trackid=2:mm_14507416_2297358_8935934:1355892
614_4k9_1051804260

>>6497752
forgot to mention, i'm >>6496496

Okay, so we've had the cosmetics debate, but what's the opinion on how safe it is to buy cups and stuff? My mom thinks it's absolutely insane and I'll die of lead poisoning if I buy a cup from China, but I'm pretty sure it's just the same shit from the dollar store. Thoughts?

>>6497056
>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlgllpMiw3VNdGpfWFlYazhjblh5emRjZF9qMkJISWc#gid=0

Shit sorry spread sheet anon. I've just noticed I got my currencies messed up when I posted about DP.

If the item comes to less then HKD$500, there's a HKD$50 charge. Above HKD$500, it's the 9%.

I accidentally wrote RMB. I would have posted yesterday, but I wanted to double check I was indeed wrong and LJ was down. So basically, she works in HKD and converts RMB/CNY to HKD first before sorting out what fees you pay.

>>6497992
The same people who would argue against buying makeup would also argue against buying anything that comes in contact with your mouth, I imagine

At the end it comes down to personal choice.

Personally I would run them through the dishwasher a few times and feel comfortable enough to use them

>>6497992
Boil it to sanitize it before using (Unless plastic)

But seriously, if you get it, and they dye isn't rubbing off or anything, it's fine. Just don't put hot water in it if it's plastic, that's all.

About cosmetics and taobao.

I really would like more opinions on this. I said this on the last thread already, but I've been dying to try Japanese Cure. Ebay gives me no hits and yesstyle's prices are rather high (+ shipping and handling), especially if I'd order only one product. I found a reliable enough shop at taobao and the shop reviews as well as the product reviews were positive. So, my question is this:

should I try to buy a Japanese brand skin care product from taobao?

>>6494962
Hello fellow Helsinki anon. I'm also planning on ordering through pruany. Hope your package will arrive soon!

>>6495099
I'm actually really curious about those hair pastels! How do they work? Do you need to have a really pale colour in your hair? Also, a link to the shop would be really appriciated!

>>6498262
Its a risk anon. It may be fake. So if your willing to take the risk, then go ahead. If not, try for the higher price. Have you tried looking on Japanese sites, and then using a shopping service to get the products if need be?

Does anyone know if Cosroom does custom sizing? The google translation is confusing me a bit.

>>6495099
Link to the alpacas you got? and the black cat neck pillow?

>>6498294
Actually, no. I am rather embarrassed to admit it, but such had never even come to my mind. This whole shipping service-deal is totally new to me and I've been circling around taobao like a hungry vulture. I feel kinda stupid tbh of course I can use SS's to buy stuff from other places than just China, jesus. Anon, thank you so much.

Does anyone here know how to make a Taobao and Alipay account? I have an HK bank account, so I'm thinking I might be able to bypass SS's altogether, but I have no idea where to start since I don't actually live in China/HK.

>>6498133
It's all good anon. Thanks for the help!

>>6498457
http://taobaofieldguide.com/advanced-tactics/registering-for-an-alipay-account

I ordered from DP in October this year and she always replied within 24hours. She doesn't write anything to you if there is no new development. When something happens she let me know very quick though. I stressed I needed an item by a deadline.

>>6498457
Creating a taobao account is not hard. The problem is verifying it with your Chinese phone number. Also, taobao payment services may not be avail at overseas branches. I called my local Bank of China and they said they can't help me pay for taobao. I speak Mandarin and I'm willing to translate things for you along the way if you need it

>>6498533
I have an HSBC hk account, and an hk sim card though i don't think it works out of the country, hnnnn. I might be able to ask some relatives to help me with the phone thing, idk yet. I'll figure it out later when it's not 2:40 am.

>>6498548
Where are you from where its 2.40am now man

>>6498457
Apart from a Chinese (or HK) bank account, remember you also need a Chinese (or HK) address

My latest order. Damn you Dabuwawa for having a sale.

>>6498831
Once you get those black short/tights, please do a review!

>>6498831
Is everything from there? I want those tights and the yellow dress like air.

>>6498831
HOLY SHIT that shop has cute stuff....but i can't seem to find a size chart on the items. is there one?

>>6499143
you have to keep scrolling down, it's not in chart form they just list the measurements manually

>>6499143 again
i am an imbecile....found the sizing info.

>>6499086
Not OP but that are Punk Rave tights.

>>6499149
so, this thing here? judging from their diagram, it's a 99cm bust and 77cm waist on an XL. hm...just would fit. anyone know anything about how accurate their sizing is?

Can someone recommend a chiffon blouse/top they bought and liked, or shops they liked the quality of?

>>6498271
Ah I'm not sure! I will test them when they arrive and post if you remind me. My hair's black so I was curious if it only worked on paler hair as well.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=16381927233&spm=2014.12317209.0.0

>>6498394
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=17918375620&spm=2014.12317209.0.0

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=7940101847&spm=2014.12317209.0.0

>>6499172
Look at the diagrams on the bottom right (the one that's kinda cut off), they should tell you how loose the fit is.

The measurements listed are the max measurements for the garment to have the fit it should, but if it's a loose dress, you can probably add a few cm.

>>6498271
It doesn't seem like you need light colored hair
tips: http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/01/chalk-it-up/

>>6499220
I have these two and they seem pretty nice:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=19193348473

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=14603573822

>>6499307
Thanks for the links, they're really cute blouses

>>6499292
oh okay, i was wondering what that bit was. underneath where the little slider bar things are (pic related) what do those stand for then?

thanks anon, you're so helpful!

>>6498271
You don't need light colored hair because they sit on top of your hair. The lighter colored pastels will show up better on darker hair.

And you can use cheap soft pastels from the store.

>>6498409
You are very welcome. Hope you find it a good price.

Had to change my order slightly but now it's all fully paid! Just to wait now.

>>6499433
Link to headphones?

>>6499478
Seconding this please.

My possible taobao order, but it doesn't look like a lot for 300 including fees and in china shipping.

>>6499817
how do you people justify buying so much at once, even if it's cheaper to buy in bulk?

>>6499836
Would you rather pay shipping for 5 orders or for 1?

>>6499836
...because regular shoppers do that too? Most people have a once a year buying spree for clothing for the rest of the year. Back in school the only time my mother would take me clothing shopping was right before the school year and she'd drop $200 on an entire year's worth of clothing.

>>6499842
I don't think I'd get together the money for a big order like that.
But I don't really mean the money, I mean, don't you look at it all and think 'Oh I bought too much stuff' or forget about some of it because there's so much?

>>6499808
>>6499478
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.0.97.6xctB9&id=15989869944&

>>6499843
I guess I buy a new thing when what I have like it gets too old or something.
I won't go out and buy a huge bunch of stuff, unless it's January Sales or something- but even then if I won't buy something, but even then it needs to be super cheap or justified.

I guess I went to a school with uniforms so it would just be a new shirt or whatever if I'd grown out of mine.

>>6499846
>bought too much
>mfw their order only has 19 items and mine has 85

>>6499857
We really do live in different worlds. I have a big bedroom, but I couldn't shop like you people and keep it all.
You guys must get rid of a lot of stuff.

>>6499851
But Taobao is super cheap?

>>6499859
In my defense, a lot of the stuff in my cart are presents or stock for selling. I only have 15 items at most for myself.

Still I don't see what the big deal is. If people have the money for it, let them do what they want. No one loses from it.

>>6499859
Hoarder here. I get rid of almost nothing. As much as I love shopping from the "Closet Cleaning!" posts on egl sales, it makes me physically and mentally hurt to see people purging their things like that. I can't imagine not wanting to keep something so much that you'd sell it unless it didn't fit.

>>6499871
>hoarder
Please seek help.

>>6499859 read >>6499843

>>6499871
>>6499871
Your future: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lf5dffoXTIo

>>6499882
Haha, it's not a huge deal. Not to say we don't deserve a bad rep but the people you see on TV who keep their old moldy food and bags of feces are a select few of crazies and aren't representative of us as a whole. Kind of like most schizophrenics aren't like John Nash from A Beautiful Mind, for example.

>>6499843
see, not all moms did that. (not the anon above, by the way). nowadays, i rarely ever buy clothing in stores, so i save up and buy a few things on taobao ever couple of weeks that would amount to what i probably would buy in stores. two or three simple shirts and skirts -- maybe only 5 articles of clothing. plus, i buy things that are generally like $2-11 a piece plus shipping and fees.

for example, i went into wet seal today just to look for a plain button up shirt. it was $22 when they run for less than $10 on taobao. velvet dresses there were $20 or so when they're literally less than $2 on taobao. even with shipping and fees, i'm sure it's under $10...

>>6499893
>hoarding
>not a huge deal
>gets physically and mentally hurt when people sell off their things
Seek help.

>>6499893
this is true. no one in my family throws things out, especially clothes. because of that, i just never throw mine out, either. i don't wear 80% of my clothing, since my clothes from 5th grade and beyond still fit.

Does anyone know any shops for fairy-kei clothing?
And what about spooky/creepy cute or pastel goth?
thanks

anyone have any good experience with icos? i want to get their madoka cosplay but i'm afraid the skirt won't be the right shape

>>6499908
Check the spreadsheet.

>>6499908
Seriously, every taobao thread gets this question. Read the spreadsheet or learn how to search taobao with keywords.

>>6499904
You are in denial anon. Just talk to someone, even a hoarder hotline if there is a thing.

>>6499904
>not wearing 3/4 of your clothes because you want to go around in public wearing shit from when you were 11

>>6499817
Links to the cross blouse and dress please? I tried to search, but I can't see the url and googling "New Arrival taobao" ends up with every shop's new arrivals.

>>6499904
Sorry anon but that's just gross to be perfectly honest. I'm super it's an awesome feeling to be an adult and have clothes from your childhood still fit you but those clothes have to be nearly ten years old by now. They're probably stained, thin, and close to unraveling at the seams. Throw that shit out and actually wear the rest of your clothes.

>>6499928
They're both velvet, if that means anything to you.

Blouses: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=16785066149&spm=2014.12478257.0.0

Dress: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=9167030131&spm=2014.12478257.0.0

>>6499904
Sorry anon but that's just gross to be perfectly honest. I'm sure it's an awesome feeling to be an adult and have clothes from your childhood still fit you but those clothes have to be nearly ten years old by now. They're probably stained, thin, and close to unraveling at the seams. Throw that shit out and actually wear the rest of your clothes.

>>6499941 Agreed
>>6499904: I still fit in clothes from 10 years ago, but they're so thin it's not even worth wearing. Unless it's brand name or couture, time will have taken it's toll on your clothes.

>>6499926
i feel guilty throwing them out, though. my parents are always like, "doesn't that still fit you?" or "you only wore that once!"

>>6499941
Other hoarder anon here, what's wrong with this? Like, what makes it any different than, say, vintage clothing? If it's kept clean and worn sparingly (which I assume it is, since they probably, like me, have such a large collection of clothing that it's hard to wear anything out) and stored well, how is it different than wearing clothing from the 60s you got at a vintage store that was kept in the same conditions?

>>6499950
They're your clothes. If you feel so guilty then just donate them. If your parents still guilt you about donating then they need an intervention. Your parents sound like hoarders.

>>6499947
>>6499941
yeah, probably is gross. a lot of tops were really only worn a handful of times or even just once... or never. things like jeans or sweat pants obviously got more worn and had to be thrown out, but a lot of t-shirts seem normal. i still do wear 1 or 2 of them from about 8 years ago. idk, but only my socks have ever gotten holes in them, and like one t-shirt.

also, it's not that cool to know that you've barely grown taller or less flat since you were 10.

>>6499957
>Vintage clothes: What's still here was made to last
>Clothes now: Meant to throw away after a few wears

You guys need serious help. I used to hoard everything, but after getting some therapy I was able to let go of things.

>>6499941
Not this anon, but I have clothing from 10+ years ago, and it is fine. Not thinning or raveling or any shit like that.
Hell, I still have a t-shirt I got from my pre-school, and it is fine, the screen print is not even cracked.
I through shit out if it has holes, or stains that don't come out. I guess I just use mild detergent and take good care of things.

Personal rant, but I guess my family did start falling into financial problems during my highschool years, and I had enough clothing that I hardly used anything from before that, so why buy new clothing when the old stuff is perfectly fine?

>>6499903
By "not a huge deal," I mean in comparison to what is shown on TV. Luckily I am also extremely phobic of illness, so everything is clean and sanitary, and my hoarding is pretty restricted to clothing and paper goods while my fiance's is electronics and electronic parts, neither of which pose a sanitary threat. I guess I worded it poorly, I'm not trying to say it isn't "bad," but we are very clean and relatively tidy people who are simply unable to get rid of anything in those general constraints and suffer from a never-satisfied drive to obtain more.

>>6499957
Is tonight hoarder anonymous night or something?

There is a big difference between what they're doing and vintage clothing.

1. If you have clothing from 5+ years ago along with more recent clothing and you can't even wear your recent stuff because you're wearing clothing from 5+ years back, that's an issue.
2. If you can't get rid of clothing from years past in order to make room to wear more recent clothing, that's a problem.
3. If you're wearing clothing that you started wearing back during puberty, there's no way that's in the same condition as vintage clothing. It's just not going to happen.
4. If you've got so many clothes that you can't wear 50% or more of it within the space of a month, you definitely need to consider donating/selling off some of it and throwing out what's beyond saving.
5. If you can't do step 4 or get upset at the very thought of it, you need an intervention because you're a hoarder and that's a mental illness.

>>6499916
>>6499922
Okay, thank you. I checked the spreadsheet and I couldn't find any shops that carry fairy-kei or creepy cute items. I was wondering if anyone knew the keywords for them, since I couldn't find any.

>>6499974
You still need help. Both you and your boyfriend. You may be tidy and your hoarding is limited to those items but if you can't get rid of items and you have urges to continue obtaining more of those items, that's a serious issue.

>>6499958
Or they could be just Asian, really. We don't like throwing things away when they look like they can be used "one last time".

>wears 15 yo shirts as house clothes and pajamas, nbd

>>6499393
It goes
colour (white)
loose/tight fit (average)
long/short (average)
softness ("soft")
elasticity (no stretch)
thickness (average)

>>6500149
oh you are AWESOME. i figured the sliders were for cloth properties, but not sure which was which.
thank you!!!

i hate how women's clothing has to be thrown out after like 3 years

my dad still has shit from 10 years ago and it looks like the same crap department stores are selling now.

>TL;DR penis envy

>>6498548 here
>>6498560
GMT+8

>>6498676
Oh that's a bit tougher. I wonder if there's a shopping service in China similar to Tenso or something like that.

>>6500011
I wear my old clothes as home clothes and pajamas, too. Still I don't see the point in keeping piles of stuff you _never_ use (not even as home clothing). I guess I just don't have enough closet space to understand it myself.

>>6497602
Where can I get this bag from?

>>6500011
My mom REFUSES to throw away stationery. I have long graduated and my current course of studies are all digital so they require little to no stationery...my mum boxed up all my school time stuff and stored it away. She refuses to throw it away because it can still be used. Last month I was packing some of those boxes and some of the plastic in the pens melted. She finally agreed that they could go. Eww.

Strangely enough she dislikes it that dad and brother refuse to wear new undies when they're all hole-y and ratty.

>>6499842
i raised the same issue before and the reaction was generally the same.

>>6499896
>even with shipping and fees, i'm sure it's under $10...
i'm curious. has anybody actually calculated the amount spent on an item, including shipping and fees? it seems like people just assume it because I haven't seen anybody weigh their purchases when they arrive and divide the cost of shipping per item. when I see people pay more than $100 in shipping fees alone I think it's so crazy.

it seems like infanta will release this today. how fast do you think it will sell out?

>>6500540
is this up on their website to preview yet?
i can't seem to find in anywhere

>>6500558
not yet, i'm refreshing every once in a while till it pops up. i HOPE it will really be released today...

>>6494094

Ah I'd kill for some suppurate system style gothic accessories!

>>6500575

Like nice leather/metal (not beaded) crowns, masks in dusky antique looking metal colours , those claw like nail rings, ott hair pins and clips, stuff like that.

So here's an update to something I was talking about last thread:

My taobao order supposedly got here on 12/8 and I got a 'We Missed You' slip despite the fact that there were people home to answer the door and it needed to be signed for. No matter, I head to the post office on 12/15 to get the package. They can't FIND it and tell me to leave my number so their supervisor can call me back about it. They never call, never answer when *I* call. An anon gives me the Mail Theft form and I fill it out a few days later.

Out of curiousity, I look at my tracking for the package. It now says that they attempted to deliver the package on 12/15. The day I was there. The day I also had people home to sign for a package anyway. I update the form letting them know that APPARENTLY happened and I get a new tracking notification this morning that OH

ON 12/15

MY PACKAGE

WAS SENT BACK

TO THE SENDER

What the hell do I do now? Do I contact taobaoring? What the hell do I say?

>>6500607

Fuck thats annoying, I'd just tell them everything you have just said here. I guess worst case scenario is you have to pay shipping again?

>>6500607
I can't help you at all. But someone else had a similar problem and her package was supposedly destroyed. So if it makes you feel better...

>>6500607
That's really shitty. I'd bother the hell out of the UPS/or whatever you were using till you get an honest answer. Call them, e-mail them, go the place, anything. Tell them that you were home when the delivery was suppose to happen and that it's impossible for them to have "just missed you" by accident.
Also email taobaoring and ask if they know anything about your order (if it really is shipped back etc.) And also tell them everything you said here. I feel for you, hope you'll get your stuff!

>>6494841
Sauce on white and red shoes, Adidas, and hoodie!

Just got my pics in from TaobaoRing. $150 in shipping fees ._.
It was a $440 order though, I guess that's to be expected.

>>6500838

whoa, what'd you order?

>>6499433
Where are these tights and wigs from?

>>6500842
Some shoes (the gold pair was $90 but I NEEDED them like air), a real Listen Flavor shirt (also expensive because burando) and then a bunch of Sentimental Circus elephant stuff. A wolf jacket, some paper eyelashes and BB cream. Makeup brushes, a dinosaur kigu for my boyfriend (it has a butt zipper pfffft), a hoodie, and some Chopper x HK stuff. Another anon from this thread got a rainbow wig and eyelashes with me. And we're already planning our next order.

>>6500844
Wigs:
http://gkyouko.taobao.com/

Does anyone know some stores that sell cute pokemon stuff? (Not only plushies)

>>6500540
Woah, do want. Is there a name to this series yet?

>>6500838
Here you go!

Shoes (they don't have the Adidas branding logo, and they might be poor quality bc 63 yuan but cheap is cheap):
http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=15024527446&ali_trackid=2:mm_14507416_2297358_8935934:135603
7856_3k3_1290747038

Uwabaki(red/white shoes):
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=14193534068

Hoodie:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=19872864243

ruis collection is having a sale, any anons can read chinese/know how long it lasts?

http://shop34153805.taobao.com/

>>6499433
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.0.97.6xctB9&id=15989869944&

Sauce on Tights~?

>>6501115
Which tights?

>>6501212
Middle black with alice on them!

Does anyone know if EMS is going through delays? I know it's all pretty slow due to the holiday period but I desperately need some stuff by January 9th and am considering using DHL if it's too risky.

>>6500538
it depends on which shipping you use, generally. i bought more expensive clothing and craft stuff, and i bought some fairly heavy things. i used ems with taobaoring. it totaled about $10 for an item that cost $5, but i didn't actually weigh the items. i divided the shipping + fees by the number of items and added it to their cost.

the metal studs, spikes, and such added a lot of weight to that order.

another order of just a heavy-ish lolita coat and hat was $70. with ems shipping and fees, the total only came to $80 something. not so bad. i'm sure SAL is barely noticeable with a lot of items.

>>6499433
Sauce on blue and black tights and the black cardigan?

some work wear:
5 shirts, 2 dresses, 2 skirts
2 thigh highs, 2 ankle socks, 1 pair of tights

cosplay stuff:
4 wigs, 2 thigh highs, 2 ribbons, 1 hoodie, 1 pair of indoor shoes

decor?:
1 mousepad, 1 car decal, 3 posters, 1 keychain, 1 screen cleaning cloth

not sure if i'm going to keep everything on the list

Does anyone know where to buy shorter petticoats?

I've seen Classical Puppet but that's too long.

>>6501490
Hi anon, I just got a petticoat here http://shop60113340.taobao.com/?spm=2013.1.2-8062209908.3.n7Kgtg but since I haven't received it yet, I can't vouch for the quality. But their pettis can be customized for free.

Alright I've got three questions, and here's the link and a picture of the item they're about.
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.0.59.FIV4hO&id=16244021386&

Under color I'm given the choices "to fish bone" and "do not the same with the boilerplate fishbone".

Also does anyone have experience with tailored items from Taobao? There's an option for it on this item in the size catagory.

Also do the blouse in the pictures and underskirt look navy blue or black?

>>6501519
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.0.59.FIV4hO&id=16244021386&
1. they're asking if you want to ask boned corseting or not.
2. dunno, someone else can answer that.
3. it looks black to me?

>>6501528
>INCLUDE boned corseting

can't type welp

>>6501516
When you receive it, can you do a quick review in a taobao general thread (if this one happens to 404 by that time) please?

>>6501519
I always get custom as much as possible, to the point that I just send in a body chart and my measurements for each piece even if I don't know if a shop does custom. I have had... 2 bad experiences: a Kidsyoyo JSK that the arm scythes were not pulled up enough for the cup alteration, so they gapped and an HMHM JSK that was really big in the bodice, the straps were too long, and also had gaps. However, this is only 2 pieces out of dozens that have had issues (and really compared to how the ready-made sizes fit, it was negligible other than the HMHM JSK straps being way too long). The key to getting great custom fit pieces is to go to a professional to have a sizing chart made up. Go to your nearest tailor/alteration shop and bring a body chart/show them examples of the clothing you are getting custom, and they will fit you. I cannot ever recommend fitting yourself. If you're a novice, even a waist measurement might be incorrect due to lack of knowledge of how tight the tape needs to be/if it's parallel to the floor/etc. I wear my custom fit taobao pieces so much more than my brand pieces for comfort as well as the fact that a tailor fitted garment is always going to look better on your body than something that is ready-to-wear. Hope this helps.

>>6501537
Sure, anon! Though I probably won't get it until... February, since one of the dresses I ordered still hasn't been sent to the ss.

i'm about to place my order. how long has SAL been taking recently?

>>6501569
That's fine. I'm always lurking the taobao threads haha. Thanks!

>>6501615
Last month from taobaoring's headquarters to CA, it took about 4 weeks for me.

>>6501764
thanks, anon. i've been reading people talking about SAL taking 2-3 weeks max in these threads, but of course i'd figure it'd take longer with the holidays and that chinese holiday coming up. i was kinda hoping this would get here before january 16th... probably not unless i decide to go with ems.

"that chinese holiday" is Feb 10, so if you're expecting something then expect it in March

>>6501484
Review on the Lights brown wig please when it arrives with pictures!!

>>6500838
omg! source on the paper lashes please!
also review on the fur coat with pictures please! C:

>>6499817
Link to the skull boots please?

Wtf, Yoybuy decided not to use Paypal any more and i still need to pay for shipping.
I don't have a fucking credit card, that is why I use PP.

>>6502471
? When did this happen? I just placed an order with them at the beginning of this week with paypal to fill the 'bank' or whatever they call it.

Is there a Taobao that sells women's shirts like this? I love these kinds of tees, but most of them appear to be made for guys that are huge like Xbox and don't fit me at all.

There are some ebay sellers that print their own, but I'm wary of the quality. Taobao seems to offer good quality for the price (where Lolita is concerned at least), so I thought I'd ask.

>>6502500
Different anon but I noticed it last night as well. I asked them on facebook and they said they're no longer doing Paypal so I guess I'm gonna have to find someone willing to let me use their card.

Has anyone made a list or spreadsheet of gold crown stores? I feel really safe shopping from them and have gotten small gifts and would really like to find some more gold crown shops.

>>6502550
you should be able to find plenty by pressing the "credit" button when you make your searchs on taobao.

>>6502561
Wow I'm terrible at taobao, thank you!

>>6502471
Shit. I think our group order leader was going to use Paypal. Really don't want to have to find another shopping service.

>>6502500

I got an email from them which I opened this morning (eurofag here).
I'm just really pissed.
They accept western union, but online payments = credit card only and webmoney, for which you need to give a mobile phone number when you register and I don't have a mobile phone (by choice) so I'm triple fucked.
What the fuck were they thinking, not only are they gonna lose business over this, this has got to be the worst choice of customer service ever, you can't just announce it like that.
People still have orders running, you need to inform people and then give them time complete their orders and then stop taking pp not just stop it out of the motherfucking blue.

>>6502471
>>6502500
>>6502541
So is there no "bank" system now on yoybuy? Or you can use your credit card to put money in your account?

Updated the taobao SS spreadsheet.
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For those that want to know, Yoybuy put a news post about not accepting Paypal anymore:
http://www.yoybuy.com/en/newsdetail.html?id=287315

>>6502500
>>6502609
If you go to their latest news thing it explains that they apparently canceled it because Paypal doesn't want people buying knockoffs...? Or at least that's what I'm getting.

Does this mean it's fucking paypal's fault? If so, does this mean other shopping services will end up the same?

Yoybuy was/is my favorite ss so far, and I can use use credit card payments myself, but yeah removing paypal fucks a bunch of other people over. Or like, when people send me gift money. I almost always want to use it for Taobao and it's always sent through Paypal.

...They're definitely going to lose business.

Maybe someone would be willing to help me?
I really want a cute pill box/medicine dispencer, but cannot seem to find them on taobao. I've used the Chinese words for "pill box" (is there even a better term for it? Ebay gave me much more hits with "pill box" rather than with dispenser) combined with "cute" or "kawaii". I'd like something with compartments, small and handy. Colour or pictures don't really matter, I'd just want something to replace my old one, which isn't very good.

Also, I'd like to thank all of you awesome people for introducing me to taobao and always being willing to help. Thank you!

>>6502649
you can use 药盒
if you want the cute ones add
可爱

>>6502658
Hey, thanks a bunch! I instantly found few really cute options.

>>6502627
>We have cancelled PayPal payment method, because PayPal has a request to prevent customers from buying fakes from taobao. This rule of PayPal is good and honorable so we went with it at first. But they expected us let our customers buy NO brand items at all (not even originals from taobao). We had to cancel this payment method because we want our customers to buy what THEY want and not what PayPal wants.

While I'm upset Yoybuy doesn't take paypal anymore, I'm really glad they decided not to use it because of the restrictions on buying. They clearly value their customers rights more than extra sales.

>>6502631
>Does this mean it's fucking paypal's fault?
Pretty much. If services want to continue to use paypal, they'll all have to abide by that rule and by the sounds of it, the people at paypal wanted it to go past buying bootleg items to buying no brand items just to make sure no one was buying bootlegs.

Since google gave me nothing, maybe someone who has used taobao more frequently can answer me this. What does it mean if the yuan part (the cost) is lined over like this?
Only for the VIP-customers? If so, how can one even get to be a VIP? Jesus, so confusing.

>>6502731
It means it's 8 yuan unless you apply for the VIP offer. VIP is for customers that buy a lot from that shop.

>>6502731
Most shopping services will have VIP status on commonly used sites, not sure about this site though.

>>6502199
Lashes: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=17804255157

Also I will review the coat when it gets here, it'll be a few weeks though. Keep an eye on these threads!

>>6502530
at the faggot store

>>6502699
So does that mean Paypal ordered ALL shopping services to do this and they likely won't accept paypal anymore....?? I'm really worried now, that could mean basically the demise of being able to shop through taobao for most people.

>>6502819
Paypal hasn't contacted every single SS that we are aware of but we aren't SS people so we won't know for sure. Some places still accept PP in the meantime.

>>6494860 here, got finally my package :> It took 1,5 months to get international small package from china to finland, but i guess it's the christmas? :P

I really liked pruany, everything was as i ordered. They were really quick with messages and ordering the stuff. They refunded me domestic shipping which they had charged too much (this money went to pruany's balance) and then they refunded me overcharged international shipping fee to my paypal. I have read lot's of neutral reviews of pruany, but my experience was very positive. I'm now ordering through yoybuy and i have to say that i like pruany's webcart so much more.

>>6503026

plushies http://iamigo.taobao.com/?spm=2013.1.1000126.3.1LZTt3
shorts http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.0.218.f38f00&id=8873969461
shirts http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.0.114.75623&id=14249453356& and http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.17.47.ec43&id=19474928601&

quality with all items was fine, i would say shorts are the worst quality and they are same level as h&m etc. They were also really cheap, i got them while sale. Im little bit disappointed with the more expensive blouse, both blouses are really thin and little bit see-through.

accessories are from red maria & fox cherry. They are all really nice, but it took almost 4 weeks to get items from fox cherry.

>>6503026
How is that adorable hat in terms of quality?

>>6503043
Seconding the hat, can you link it also please?
Also the headbow, thanks!

>>6502609
i just used a visa card to pay for my yoybuy order, and they didn't ask for my phone number. well, they did, but it was optional.

>>6503043

The hat is from fox cherry and it's unfortunately sold out right now, but the link is http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.17.16.ae3e20&id=15507707230&

The quality is ok, my only complaint is that the hat isnt really sturdy. It has 2 alligator clips inside. Anchor thing is like a patch, it isnt sturdy either. But i like it a lot and i can recommend fox cherry's accessories qualitywise (the black head band with clock is also from fox cherry).

>>6503047
Headbow is from Red Maria http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.0.87.3337d7&id=18407776686&

I bought a pair (listing is for one) and these are really cute! The striped part is kinda floppy, it's not satin ribbon like the blue part. It still keeps it's shape. Bows have that awful star thingy like in last picture, i just took it off and scraped the glue off too :P

>>6503083
Thanks for the info on the little bows! I figured I would have to take off the star but good to know the ribbons aren't fraying and cheap. Would you say the color is true to the picture?

>>6502530
I don't know how well fitting a t-shirt you want but sometimes they're available for young boys and those usually fit me well (flat chest).

>>6503141
Yeh colour is true to the picture, it's navy blue. The ribbon is slightly lighter blue than the striped part, but it's really small difference!

>>6503026
could you take a picture of the plushies please? thanks

Got my order yesterday. Took less than 20 days by singapore airmal, wasn't expecting it to be so quick.
Everything fits really.... weirdly.
The cat and angel shirt aren't very long, and the shoulders are weird.
The cross shirt is very long, but the sleeves are tiny! I guess they aren't meant to go all the way to the wrist.
The leggings are fine and the print is clear, but I'd recommend them for someone under 5'4" and about 115-120 lbs. Any more and the print will start getting see-through.

>>6503083
my stuff from red maria were also glued on using some weak adhesive that drops off easily so I am like super careful with them in case the pearls fall off >_>

>>6503329
Really? Too bad, I was going to order a bunch of stuff from them. Is it easy to fix?

>>6503313
Photos of them worn?

>>6503405
I will get those to you tomorrow good sir.

>>6503590
I was thinking of ordering similar tops, so I don't want them to fit weird

checking if we're at autosage.

>>6503625
This thread is going to autosage soon, so leave an email if you want, or look out for the eventual new taobao thread.

Once you've created a new thread, come back here to notify people and link to the new one.

>>6504604
New taobao thread

Not TaoBao, more Ebay related.

Is this store trustworthy? I want to make cute lunches.

>>6504609
Sorry, forgot to include the link.

http://stores.ebay.com/Hong-Kong-Outlet?_trksid=p2047675.l2563