/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>6649461
I don't have that little icon next to it...

>>6649632
Then you fail at the internet and life...
Sorry dumbfuck!anon.
There is only one option to combat the shame you have caused everybody in the world.
Commit Sudoku.
It is the only way.
Or you could install the 4chanX thing. Google is your friend.

>>6649632
You're so new it hurts. Look around the bloody website and you'll learn.

Jesus all this hand holding.

>>6649632
Scroll down to the bottom of the page. Click on settings. Under recommended, click thread watcher.
And boom goes the dynamite.
Seriously, there is an FAQ.

>>6649645
>>6649655
That little icon ISN'T FUCKING THERE.

>>6649632
kill yourself

>>6649658
OMFG THANK YOU. I was just so confused because the icon wasn't appearing. i don't know 4chan very well.

>>6649662
Please go back to LJ or tumblr or wherever it is you came from

There is google

There is an FAQ

>>6649667
>i don't know 4chan very well.

Then please shut the fuck up about your "omg so amazing and brilliant discoveries" on a website that you have no idea how to use

Last futile attempt:
Has anyone gifted payments to Pruany before?

I know there is no security, etc. I'm just curious how it went.

I'm just re-posting this for future reference (I AM NOT THE EMAIL USER ABOVE)

To the anons that wanted the budgeting spreadsheet I made, here is the template link:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlgllpMiw3VNdG9qTGMwTG1sOG5SbU9KUGpBUVdsV3c&usp=sharing

Let me know if there are any errors in it or if you cannot copy it in your Google drive. I think it should work based off the directions I put on there.

If you don't understand how spreadsheets work, look at the "How to use this template" sheet on there.

>>6649681
It's the same as any payment method either. I always gift Paypal or use Moneygram/Western Union.

>>6649680
I put the link when I made the thread. No need to repost it now.

>>6649667
No shit.

Anybody have recommendations for Gothic Lolita shops that have a decent selection of high waist skirts? Most of the shops I tried only have one, if any. I looked through all of the shops on the Google docs.

>>6648328
>>6649579

Just reposting this site because I posted it when thread was in sage.

http://tomyfairlady.taobao.com/

A bit expensive and some items look shiny, but there are some interesting items in there.

>>6649685
Cool thanks. I might try them next then. I just wanted to avoid the PP fees.

SS spreadsheet anon here.

In the shipping methods column, I listed SAL first, EMS next, and the rest after since SAL and EMS are probably the most popular shipping methods.

>>6649632
>>6649662
>>6649667
You must be 18+ to use this website, kid.

>>6649693
Fuck you then.

You know,you want it.

>>6649736
That is utterly adorable.

>>6649735
What the fuck is your problem?

Just read about this SAL shipping method in another thread...

Does it offer tracking? I don't use services without tracking anymore, after losing so many stuff...

>>6649744
Read the FAQ

>>6649744
Yes, SAL is tracked. It just takes much longer (like a few weeks).

>>6649734
I'm a sophomore in college...

>>6649744
Registered SAL does offer tracking. You might want to ask your SS if they use Registered or Unregistered. I would assume most use the Registered just to cover their asses.

>>6649749
Based on your reading comprehension, you're failing right?

>>6649744
Technically there is unregistered SAL where there is no tracking but most (if not all) SS do registered SAL which has tracking. I haven't had a package not be unregistered.

>>6649749
Just stop posting stuff that isn't taobao related. You will continue getting mocked as you can bloody see in the thread. Lurk more or go back to tumblr/lj/wherever you came from.

>>6649749
That's just sad then because you'd think a college student would be able to spot the FAQ page on the website homepage. Or the big "Click Me!" button below Settings.

>>6649753
>>6649756
Ok thanks. I'll find a service with SAL for my next order (which won't be anytime soon because I have no money to order big)

We haven't had a good old fashioned mock out of town in ages.

>>6649749
What the fuck...

>>6649740
I WANTED TO REPOST IT!!! T^T

SS Spreadsheet anon, I just realized you really did use screenies from mine! I feel so honored!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/redroses3164/emspostcopy_zps153a8add.jpg

jesus fuck what is with all the autism in this thread

>>6649789
Did you seriously just post the link to an image on AN IMAGE BOARD??

Anyone know the minimum requirements for sea shipping? I can't find it and I want to include it in the SS spreadsheet.

>>6649784
> T^T
Stop that.
Also, I was fine with you reposting it but I decided to just put it in the OP post while making the thread this time (I'm not the one that always makes the thread) so you won't have to. It's for convenience sake to have all the taobao links in the top post rather than randomly in the thread.

>>6649789
I think your post was very informative which is why I used it! Thanks for posting about your case.

I've been browsing chiffon blouses for days, its just the same shit over and over.

Anyone personally order a chiffon blouse lately?
I need one for spring/summer lolita.
pic related, im so pissed i missed this

Has anyone ordered from this store? They look like they have very nice wigs. I don't know how I ended up on tmall from taobao, I hope this is still ok.

http://beilisi.tmall.com/shop/view_shop.htm

Also, do Gendou wigs come with bangs cut as styled in the picture? Thanks.

>>6649862
I haven't ordered a chiffon blouse in a while but here are links to a short sleeved one:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=15334054587
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=15792072292
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=10681802574

>>6649805
Furniture.
I've ordered 50kg of clothing. You can't use SEA unless you are buying furniture.

>>6649872
No bangs come already cut. They do that in case they fuck up so you can fuck it up/ cut it yourselfinstead.

>>6649872
Again, look at reviews, sometimes people post pictures

>>6649878
Thanks!

>>6649883
I'll look for some reviews.

>>6649895
There are reviews for every item on taobao on that item's page, read the FAQ

Hi everyone! It's been almost a month since my order was shipped via boat on January 28th, 2013.

I don't have any news, tracking isn't available via SEA, but I'm sure it'll arrive in another month or so safely since I live by the ocean.

I guess I'll just repost links since I'll be stepping away from my computer after I make this post! I don't actively check /cgl/ or 4chan in general, and this is the only thread I've ever responded to - but I probably will become more active when I'm less busy in real life.

Bed: 29.6kg (I think that's pretty light for a queen sized bed)
Table lamps (5): 1.2kg each
Pillows (3): .5kg each
Curtains (2): 2.3kg total
Bedsheets (there's 4): 4.7kg total
Bedcover (Comforter): 5kg
Total: about 50kg in weight of the items,

49kg * 22yuan each SEA = 1,078yuan
+ the first kg (91.85) = 1,169.85yuan

The bed came from clownfish (formally chuangziai - meaning Bed Love in Mandarin). They have 5 blue crowns and several positive reviews:
http://norho.taobao.com/?spm=2013.1000126.3.O4XFvK

There are several shops that sell the small table lamps, but the ones I bought are from:
http://365lehehe.taobao.com/
They have 4 blue crowns and a lot of positive reviews, except I don't see where they sell lamps anymore. Keep in mind I've been making this order since November, but I hadn't actually confirmed it until late December/early January.

The cute bedding and bedroom set I bought from here:
http://huakaimumu.taobao.com/ and http://9love.taobao.com/
They have 3 blue crowns and several reviews as well.

>>6649895
I DON'T recommend buying cheap wigs from Taobao. They're pretty much all the same wig with the same synthetic fibers that get all fucked up in the rain. I've bought maybe 50+ wigs in the past from Taobao and various different crowned stores and they all have the same qualities: LOTS OF SHEDDING AND SHINE. They look fake as fuck.

>>6649872
Tmaill and Taobao are the same thing.
I've ordered from them before, but like any synthetic cheap wig place from China, the quality is still going to look like a wig. Yeah, you might get some people believing it's your real hair if you were it everyday - because who the Hell is going to assume your hair is fake when it's a natural color? However, there is a ton of shine on their wigs as well as most synthetic wigs I buy. I know shine may be interpreted as grease, which makes it more realistic, however this is not a greasy shine. It's a shine that screams fake.

No. Wigs' bangs NEVER come pre-styled. They're always a little longer so you can cut them yourself.

>wear wigs everyday of my life

Anyone know of a dupe for Dolly in natural black? I saw there's ones for the chocolate cherry mix and milk tea but couldn't find anything for this one.

Or of a wig with a similar cut/style in the bangs and length in a very dark brown like this.

>>6649926
This one is pretty generic and you can probably find it anywhere

Lucaille or something

>>6649923
>>6649913
can you recommend any wig stores on taobao? i'm looking for natural looking wig.

>>6649926
If you care about quality at all...

Just put in this order. Now I really can't wait for them to come to me.

>>6649942
Good luck. Every wig I've bought that's natural is shiny as fuck. Maybe I'm just too used to human hair blends (cheaper alternative to human hair wigs). You get what you pay for, really. Human hair blends are around $70 (cheapest)-$100. Because wigs always look less shiny in photos (I mean, you can use lighting & photoshop to edit the colors of ANYTHING), I'd say wigs are just un-trustworthy in general, especially synthetic.

If you plan on wearing a wig on a daily basis and make it look like your REAL hair, you'd be best off investing in a more qualified, expensive wig.

>>6649951
Link to that heart shaped clutch?

>>6649951
link to the wine and gold skirt please?

>>6649960
I've never used a human hair wig in my life (they creep me out) and I've seen lots of natural looking synthetic wigs. Taobao just has lots of crappy ones along with the good..

>>6649945
..? Finishing sentences generally helps?

>>6649951
Link to the wine dress in the center, and the floral heart shaped purse?

>>6649974
No one knows what your definition of "good" is though

Try just looking through the more popular ones and see what you like I guess(?)

I'm still learning taobao so sorry for the noob question. When an item has its price striked through does that mean it's no longer available? I don't see another price listed so that's what I'm assuming...

>>6649986
I'm not that anon. I'm just saying, asserting that every one of the synthetic wigs on taobao are fake looking isn't really true.

>>6649964
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.69.JzK1Dc&id=21435300107

>>6649969
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w18016888835.3.cYUiM8&id=21928868476

>>6649979
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.2731392-1698471374.1.HMZS4o&id=16247922476
and heart shaped purse link is here >>6649992

>>6649989
It usually means there's a VIP price that you need to ask the seller for, only some SS will qualify.

What's up with the taobao wig hate all of a sudden?

It's like thread after thread we've had people raving about their wigs and even wearing it with their coords, and suddenly everyone hates taobao wigs. It's like the replica paranoia a few threads ago.

Just weird is all I'm saying.

>>6649997
Uh what? If by "everyone" you mean two people, sure

>>6649960
You had me up until your basis is human hair blend. Well yeah, anything less than actual hair is going to be shiny. It's synthetic fibers.

Does anyone know, on Lucaille's site, what the 'Thrift' price is/means?

>>6649992
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w18016888835.3.cYUiM8&id=21928868476

Welp. This shop is now my thinspiration.

Any shops for hime/gyaru wigs?

>>6650010
Do a search for "chinese character for wig" + "GAL"

>>6649995
thanks for letting me know.

>>6649941
Looked on Lucaille, this was the closest I could find and the layers look as such that you wouldn't be able to cut the sidepieces in...

anyone?

>>6649974
>I've never used a human hair wig in my life
Neither have I. I only use human hair blends since human hairs are too expensive. They're the best quality after all.

>>6650017
That anon is not completely right. The letters in pink next to the non-crossed out price matter. A lot of the time it says "new years sale" etc. (once I saw one that was the cheaper price only if you ordered like 12 of that item) and you don't have to be a shop VIP to get that price. Install PeraPera Chinese and mouseover the words in the pink to see.

>>6649911
Hey girl. Thanks for the updates. Dat room gonna look good.

>>6650016
Just copy the pertinent chinese characters and conduct a new search, that's how the rest of us find shit

ugh, I want to use yoybuy because TBR is being so slow, but their money adding system isn't working. Either that or Wells Fargo isn't working. Sorry, just raging because I really want the JSK in my order.

>>6650012
That's only giving me half-wigs, I'd like a full one if possible

>>6650035
Yeah wells Fargo doesn't like alipay for me either anon :(

>>6650036
What kind of wig do you even want? There are so many gal wig styles these days...

>>6650036
Bullshit

http://s.taobao.com/search?q=%BC%D9%B7%A2+gal&searcy_type=item&s_from=newHeader&source=&ssid=s5-e&search=y&initiative_id=shopz_20130224

>>6650039
what do you do then?

>>6649805
I emailed TBR recently and they said there was no minimum weight for Sea.

>>6650033
Obviously, I did. I wouldn't be asking here if I could find it on my own, would I?

(Btw, can anyone else still quick reply just fine but not load any other new threads or pages??)

>>6650057
There's no minimum weight? Is it strictly furniture then?

>>6650057
All James said was 'No minimum weight for Sea, but it's painful slow' and linked me to their tracking tips page with the delivery estimates.

Apparently for SEA shipping all items go onto crates/freights and they start at 20ft and can go up to 100ft.

http://shop71667095.taobao.com/
Tons of super cute and cheap stuff!

>>6649951
Guuuurl! Your whole order is cute as a button!

>polite sage for no actual contribution

>>6649951
Ahhh I have the wine shirley deer coat. It's decent though I wish the wool wasn't the type they had picked, it's a lot lighter than I would have liked for a winter coat, but other than that it's beautiful, I am sure you will love them!

>>6649951
Link to deer collar please?
I went to the store link but I must be blind and can't see it.

I'm having trouble trying to figure this out..
I need a fake flip phone for my cosplay. I've searched up phones before on taobao, but I need one that doesn't have a battery/ect.
Kind of like those fake toy phones, except more detailed.

Any idea on what term to use..? Or help finding something like this? Thanks!

>>6649951
Link to the yolanda reseller please?

>>6650043
The hime ones with the bump. Kinda like lockshops himegyaru wig? I have that but it's shite so I'm hoping I can find something better.

>>6650147
scratch that, just have never seen that angle on that dress haha, I always thought the skirt was super long in the stock photo so I never even bothered to click on it, nice, I might purchase it now that I know what it actually looks like.

>>6650144
Chinese anon here... Go to nciku.com and type in: Jia1 (it means Fake, or just type in Fake)
Jia1
And then: Dian4Hua4, which means phone.
Sorry I can't be more helpful.
However, with CELLPHONE you would want the term "Shou2Ji1" (literal: hand device). Look up shouji or dianhua on nciku.com and "jia1" meaning fake, which can also be used for protestics (i.e. if you want a fake hand/neck/wig display stand).
My new computer doesn't have the microsoft language pack installed so I can't see characters.

>>6650155
Assuming you're the same anon that usually says you don't have the language pack...why don't you? It doesn't take up that much space.

How do I search for red wigs on taobao? Like a bright auburn? I've tried "red" and "orange" and it's been more cosplay than fashion-like.

>>6650144
Chinese anon here... Go to nciku.com and type in: Jia1 (it means Fake, or just type in Fake)
Jia1
And then: Dian4Hua4, which means phone.
Sorry I can't be more helpful.
However, with CELLPHONE you would want the term "Shou2Ji1" (literal: hand device). Look up shouji or dianhua on nciku.com and "jia1" meaning fake, which can also be used for protestics (i.e. if you want a fake hand/neck/wig display stand).
My new computer doesn't have the microsoft language pack installed so I can't see characters.

>>6650155
I've found out that just using certain phone model names seems to help..
But I'm still trying to figure out how to look for display models rather than the actual phone.
That website kind of helped.

>>6650138
Haha. Thank you!

>>6650141
Glad to hear that!

>>6650142
Don't think it's in stock but going to see if they can pick one up for me when they do stock it. If not probably just going to let it go http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=15957317018

>>6650147
>>6650152
Haha. Was about to reply but okay!

>>6650163
It's hard to find them. In the end I found what I was looking for in the blonde (a.k.a. "flax color") category and adding the Chinese term for Japanese (日本 or just 日) into my search. (I was looking for more of a orange color though, like this: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=10800224281

>>6649361
Dang, why would they say they accept foreign orders if there's no way to contact them, bleh. Thanks though, I thought I was just going blind.

>wanting to bypass an ss, hopes dashed

Does anybody else spend hours just laughing at the Engrish that Google Translate spits out? It's almost as entertaining as drooling over all the stuff I want to buy.

I think my favorite was when "flax/blonde shade" translated as "staphylococcus."

>>6645633
Would still like to know the answer.

>>6650206
Link the item...

>>6650148
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.165.9nx5aa&id=22578596166
But only comes in 3 colors.

>>6650085
Shit. It's so cheap that I don't mind waiting a few months for my stuff. Especially if I'm doing a bulk order.

>>6650110
So you can buy a bunch of clothing/other items and still select SEA and they'll ship it no problem?

>>6650243
IMO the risk/trouble is less how long it takes and more that there's no tracking so there's no guarantee you'll ever see your stuff at all.

>>6650252
Oh, there's no tracking? Not even a "Hey it's on/off the ship"? Bleh.

>>6650252
Oh. There's no shipping? Not even a "Hey it's on/off the ship"? Damn it.

I remember someone inquiring about this a while back but never got any answers--

Buying a cell phone on taobao doable yes/no? They have cute pink ones I like. I know the general 'no electronics' but then how do all the people who buy phones from HK/China get their stuff off ebay? Not to mention various people I've seen who have bought swimmer headphones fine.

I'm trying to read the importing to the united states stuff and it's kinda giving me a headache...

>>6650217
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.w27807117.19.tax3NJ&id=21891848450&

>>6650271
Basically it's okay without the battery. I've imported lots of electronics and one thing I noticed they have in common is no battery. So before you do that, make sure you can order a battery to fit domestically.

Exactly what I was afraid would happen has happened. The boots I desperately wanted went out of stock before I could get them. Ugh. Does anyone know of any boots similar to these that have a size nine as an option? I will love you forever if you do.

>>6650283
Oh okay. Thanks!
I got to the prohibited things list and was surprised to find CD-ROMs on the list, which I am confused about, because I ordered a pc game through Bhiner and they just marked it as "game" and it arrived fine...

>>6650194
Thanks for the link!

>>6650203
I do this all the time while browsing.

>>6650283
As long as it doesn't have a battery since it might explode or something, then you'll be fine.

>>6650290
ugh, why would you ask that and NOT POST THE ITEM LINK (Even OOS having the description helps a million times over random stabs in the dark with a translator)

>>6650290
>>6650298

Yea can you post the link so I can look up similar boots. Read the FAQ to learn how to search

>>6650298
>>6650302
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=16283769646&spm=2014.12328642.0.0

Sorry, so distraught I wasn't even thinking. I was having a viking funeral for the lost opportunity.

>>6650311
2012春秋外贸steve madden短靴欧美铆钉靴马丁靴女复古平跟短靴子

Pick out the terms for like rivet/stud and boots, search

>>6650311
OK these are in stock... so I assume your size went out of stock? What size?

>>6650291
http://wownews.co.uk/technology/420-exploding-cell-phone-burns-off-owners-nipple.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/4452360/Exploding-mobile-phone-kills-man-in-China.html

sage because it's just a gentle reminder

>>6650314
It says there are nine left but Bhiner is telling me they're out of stock. I'm not really sure what's going out. But my size is size nine.

>>6650319
Ok well, try a different SS while you look for similar ones... some shops won't sell to certain SS but will sell to others.

>>6650319
Bhiner just loves to not quote everything and it bugs me to hell. If there is stock in the link you see of your size, put in caps "I SEE -insert amount here- IS IN STOCK" when you requote.

>>6650326
Oh! The small, delicate flame of my hope is rekindled! On to every other shopping service!

I never even thought that would be a thing! I'll try yoybuy and taobaoring.

>>6650319
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.157.34P2EB&id=16943485567 http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.59.34P2EB&id=18120835715 http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.236.34P2EB&id=18035207101 posting the first shit I found that looked even remotely similar...

>>6650319
Bhiner is just lazy again,requote it again. They did that with me,too.

>>6650317
Aww boo. Maybe not then.
The ones I want aren't cheap though, they're 100+ usd...

Also curious what kind of other electronics the other anons bought? How were those, did they explode? Aha.

>>6650331
Yeah or like the other anon said, requote it from Bhiner... I've had several instances where shops won't sell to certain SS (I don't know why... maybe they feel uncomfortable knowing it's an SS?) but will sell to others.

I'm starting to wonder why you guys use Bhiner. Just from what I read in these threads, they seem like they're really lazy. I was going to give them a try next but its seems like they'll be a hassle. What keeps you guys going back?

>>6650343
They're cheap as hell.

Honestly, I'm using them for the first time and not having any issues. They did make me requote an item, but when I asked about it, it turns out that the seller was still away for CNY, even though they had written on their site that they were already back.

>>6650346
Dont they not offer SAL though?

>>6650343
I tried them when tbr had a backlog back in...Christmas? Something like that.

They're requoting bullshit is supremely annoying so I don't use them anymore.

But as other anon said, they're cheap compared to other SS in terms of fees but I'd still rather stick with tbr even with backlogs.

>>6650330
My boots!
You are a godsend in case Bhiner just happens to hate that other store.

I wish nothing but good things to you anon. You are a lovely person!

>>6650162
Because the OS I'm using is torrented lol. I don't want to buy any Microsoft products that didn't come with the computer (i.e. Word is $150 and so is Excel, whereas 2010 and older pc's have starter for free).

>>6650251
Nope. Taobaoring won't except it. I've asked them. They sell they will only ship SEA with things that can't go any other method, such as furniture.

>>6650294
Where in the fuck do you live that a PC game works in your country from China?

>>6650271
I bought my pink cell phone from eBay. It was cheaper from there than Taobao, it was an unlocked $50 free shipping phone. Those phones are made to be exported, because the only language the phone DIDN'T have for set up was Mandarin lol.

>>6650357
accept it*
Wow how the fuck did I miss that.

How long does Bhiner usually take to requote? And how many times do you usually have to requote before they get in contact with the seller on average?

I'm sitting here imagining what all of you look like.

>>6650361
At this point I think I'll just save up for a docomo one off ebay ahaha sigh.

>>6650365
I'm in the USA, haha. It was a burned game, though? Idk if that makes a difference. A bunch of Japanese pc games burned onto a cd by a chinese seller. Works fine on my Toshiba.

>>6650368
For the one time I used them, it takes a few hours to a day to requote.

Some items requoted about three times. Others I gave up on (which is why I hate them and won't bother with them anymore).

>>6650346
Ah. Cheap is good, but maybe their service suffers because it. Glad you had no problems though! Plus, if it's like >>6650350 and don't offer SAL, that's a bit of a no go for me.

>>6650352
>>6650376
I'd probably be too impatient for that bs. Worst I've had with Yoybuy is them auto cancelling deposit items.

Thanks for answering my questions /cg/.

>>6650350
I can only speak for myself, but I don't trust any form of shipping other than EMS. I've had packages go off into the ether since I moved. Other packages have been mauled by the post, too, so I no longer trust any form of shipping that isn't tracked and insured to hell and back again.

Do the rest of the SS other than tbr seem to have gotten through their backlog already, or is there any other SS that's still backed up?

>>6650388
I think most are. Bhiner took several days to respond to me and TBS never even answered.

>>6650391
Bah, guess I'll keep waiting then. Thanks!

>>6650384
SAL is also tracked after 2 kg. If you're worried about insurance and such, you can tell your SS not to mark down the package in the event it gets lost.
I've been fine with both SAL and EMS. I only use EMS if SAL and EMS are only a few bucks off.

>>6650388
So far from random posts, yoybuy and bhiner seem like they're fairly caught up.

I think the FAQ needs updating. What questions get asked a lot that should be on there?

>>6650406
Do you know if you can ask for tracked SAL under 2 kg?

>>6650418
Most of the questions asked now are questions that are answered in the FAQ or "tell me where to find [xyz]"

Hi guys, sorry about the trouble -- does anybody know how to translate "hanbok" in Chinese? I'm guessing that if they're sold on taobao, there's either a direct translation or it's something like "Korean ceremonial dress", but my google translation is just giving normal dress search results.

Thanks so much in advance! and pic related

Does anyone have any experience with this store:
>http://yangzadian.taobao.com
Because I am crazy vibing with all their wigs but I'd hate to get my hopes up and buy one and then it gets here and realize that it sucks.

>>6650426
These are replicas of japanese brightlele wigs

>>6650426
>http://yangzadian.taobao.com
I have two. They're nice enough, but on the thin side as far as TaoBao wigs go.

>>6650430
As long as they're good quality I don't mind. Unless of course the original is cheaper haha.

>>6650437
http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/brightlele/

My ss just told me that the items I ordered from kira kira are no longer available, the links still work but their shop is empty from what I can see (on my phone) but one of the items from there have already shipped and arrived at the ss! Anyone give me a clue as to if they will restock items or if this is a post CNY thing?

>>6650451
From their front page, I'm guessing it's a CNY thing.

>>6650422
You probably can. I just know from other countries it usually isn't unless you ask them (like how tracking is in the US)

>>6650420
Some of them are specific to a SS which is why which ones should be included in the FAQ?

>>6650468
We have a SS spreadsheet, they should just be directed to that

Does anybody have any links to some guy clothes shops? Especially if they have cool ties and waistcoats and shit. Or cute knitwear. I'm shopping for my brother.

http://shop70213948.taobao.com/
Has anyone ever bought something from there?

Sorry, I lost all my bookmarks since my old laptop died, but can anyone give me the link to the taobao store where the model wears the same pink sunglasses in every picture? Thank you.
Polite sage for not contribution.

>>6650499

http://coconuts.taobao.com/

Is this the one?

>>6650499
Ah shit, I know what you're talking about! I'll look through my bookmarks and things and see if I can't find it.

>>6650504
Yes, Thank you!

>>6650504
Nevermind, beaten to the punch.

>>6650425

Hanbok - 韩服

Found it accidentally when I wanted to find hanfu instead. Google translate is weird sometimes.

>>6650425
wikipedia says 韓服

How much longer do you guys think itll take for TBR so sort its shit out?

So i finally got my taobao order, after two months, THANKS LOCAL POST OFFICE.

>in b4 shitty small order

I remember someone asking about the petticoat and the navy dress, I can make a review later if anyone is still interested. I can say the petticoat is made of cheap-ass tulle though, and it probably won't last three washes, but oh well that's what I get for being cheap.

>>6650601
Review and/or pictures of that wig if you wouldn't mind terribly?

>>6649645
I get that they suck but could you talk less like a 15 year old 3 years ago maybe? Can we drop 'fail' and 'sudoku' forever?

Any advice for finding a novelty style purse shaped like an apple? I've found a few, but they're in weird colours like black or white or really tiny. Most of the rest of my results have been for bags/cases that are designed to hold Apple products, instead.

I've tried these terms:
苹果 钱包 (apple purse)
苹果 包包 (apple bag)

>>6650271
You just need to check and see the frequencies the phone has and if they match up with your network you are planning on using. If it is GSM and you want 2g or better double check them. I they match and you still have problem check the network setup since it may still be set up for chinese networks.

>>6650613

Seconding this. I have an apple obsession. Apple motifs are my favourite. In fact, link me to anything vaguely apple (the fruit.) related.

>>6650606
Can do, just give me a few hours because I'm at work right now.

>>6650628
No problem at all. Thank you so much. I can wait. Even if I fall asleep and miss the thread, it's still archived and I can catch it there.

Is there a community that does regular taobao group orders? I don't have enough to order a bulk for just myself, and I don't know how to run a group order.

>>6650613
Not taobao, but this is cute if you care.
http://www.ollieandnic.com/handbags/shoulder-bags/delicious-apple-bag

>>6650632
Someone already did int he last thread

Or the thread before

>>6650634
>http://www.ollieandnic.com/handbags/shoulder-bags/delicious-apple-bag
Hilariously, one of the few I found on TaoBao that's the right size is a semi-knock-off of that one. I'd wondered where the original was from, or if there was one.

It's definitely cute, but I think the basket weave might not work for me. I'll definitely keep it in mind!

>>6650636
Oh I must have missed it. Were there pictures? Because if not I still request. Plus different store I imagine and the quality might be different.

But I'll go look at the archive to see the other review.

I see a lot of cat related cute things, anyone have any dog related stuff? Polite sage for no contrib.

>>6650641
Same wig, pictures

>>6650645
Yea but if it's from a different store the quality could very well be different so knowing which is better could very well help me know where to buy from. But I'll still check on the other review. Thanks for the heads up anon!

>>6650648
Theyre both from Alpaca are they not?

>>6650650
Maybe? Not sure. But I found the review you were talking about and it was super helpful. Thanks for telling me about it!

>>6650658
They are. Look at the stock images

>>6650664
Yea but places steal stock photos all the time. Just because the pictures is from Alpaca doesn't mean the wig is necessarily.

When buying directly from Grand young or Lucaille, what type of payment method do they prefer?

>>6650664
>>6650666
This is >>6650601 , the wig is Alpaca. It's okay if someone wants another review of it, really? I don't mind since I plan to try it out anyway.

>>6650678
I'd still like it either way. More opinions and what not can't hurt.

Is there any sort of taobao feedback/review site that is for foreign buyers? Like...an English/multi language site of reviews for the shops. I know you can look at the reviews on the

what are the keywords to look for adventure time stuff?

>>6650774
Look it up on the chinese wikipedia

>>6650774
I just typed in "adventure time" and got a few pages worth.

>>6649951
Link tot he black Yolanda coat?

>>6650800
https://www.google.com/search?q=yolanda+taobao&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

>>6650800
to the*

>>6650836
>>6650827

>>6650782
I Emailed you and you never answered D:<

>>6650892
Oops. It got caught in my span folder and I didn't see it. My apologies

Friendly reminder to utilize the delete post feature when your posts are no longer needed/not really on-topic.

>>6650588
On the 20th, they estimated 7-10 days in a news post.

>>6650271
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/4452360/Exploding-mobile-phone-kills-man-in-China.html
http://wownews.co.uk/technology/420-exploding-cell-phone-burns-off-owners-nipple.html

>>6650667
Lucaille is paypal

has anyone ever ordered from here? is it an okay shop? http://mysis.taobao.com

>>6650827
>>6650846
Derp. Thank you!

>>6650388
yoybuy doesnt have backlog at all, i have been ordering stuff many times (couldnt decide at once what i want..) after cny and they are purchasing them immediately.

>>6650925

my favorite shop!

They're legit, great quality, great service

>>6650679
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w17889865638.15.4E1bCU&id=19680032404

Forgive the crappy pictures, the lighting inside the house is pretty wonky orz and I don't have much daylight to work with, sorry!

The wig actually turned out a lot blonder than I expected. I assumed the stock looked rather light because of the lighting, when it really IS that light. The entire brown part of the wig is the same color as the top part of the stock picture. It's really heavy and thick (too thick for me tbh), and it came to me with the ends slightly tangled, but it was still easily fixable. It's just a bit shiny, but nothing that can't be fixed with a bit of powder. The wig base is a bit loose on me when I didn't adjust the straps, and my head is about... 21.5 inches I think? Could probably fit someone with a bigger head easily.

Picture is me styling it as best as I could without hacking off the bangs.

>>6651088
Another picture. I actually like this wig, but it looks REALLY fake on me, mostly because the color is really awkward looking on myself and it was just way too thick, lol. It would probably look fine on someone else though.

I'm probably going to sell it, tbh. :/ As much as I want to like it, it just doesn't look quite right on myself.

anyone knows shops with things with vertical stripes?

>>6650357
How come they've given two different responses then...? As I said above, James said there was no minimum.

>>6650228
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.165.9nx5aa&id=22578596166
That's perfect! Thank you so much!

>>6650259
I had a JSK from the comm sales shipped by sea from Australia. It took two months, it was very cheap and obviously I got my JSK. Even if Taobaoring won't do it, it should be an option elsewhere.

>>6650615
Oh, yeah, that's part of why I said I was going to get a docomo, but didn't mention it. It was GSM, but the frequencies didn't match up with my celluar provider, so oh well.

>>6651093
>>6651088
Damn. Sorry you have to sell it. But thanks for the review! It really helps to get a few more opinions :)

>>6649951
Please, do link us to those resellers.

Super cute order. All my jelly.

Has anyone bought any non-wig items from Fantasy sheep? how is the quality?
>pic related is what I'm interested in
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w687245290.36.Kfnwc4&id=19191384887

>>6651618
i recently ordered a sweater from them
it won't come for a while, though

they get good reviews on taobao

>>6651618
I bought their Asuka Q jersey, and it bled in the wash. Thankfully the white part isn't too badly dyed from the red dye running. I think I can fix it. They did fix this problem though by switching the white jersey fabric for white pleather. All they really needed to do was wash the red fabric before sewing it.

>>6651618
the fabric looks a bit thin tho...

>>6651088
>adjust the straps
Can someone explain this to me? Every wig I bought from Taobao has two straps on the inside of the cap, and I have NO idea what to do with them. When I put wigs on, they just hang there so I end up tucking it inside the wig cap or behind my ears.

>>6651169
I was talking about Sydney. Every time I've Emailed, Sydney is always the one responding. She's the boss and has been before James was even a part of the team.

>>6651052
which items do you have from them?

>>6651633
... that is how you adjust the wig cap size... really? Every wig has these that I have EVER bought, not just taobao... there are little hooks on the ends of the straps and they hook into little notches/loops whatever at the back of the wig...

>>6651633
They're there to help adjust the size of the wig cap. It's so the wig can fit a variety of head sizes.

How do SS's confirm item availability with the sellers? I ordered two items from the same shop, and one's been confirmed but the other's still sitting in my cart

>>6651169
Here's how I'm seeing it:
Technically sea shipping doesn't have a weight limit (that's why tbr's chart on different shipping starts at 1 kg) BUT they don't want to deal with sea shipping unless they have to because of so much liability with no tracking, takes way too long to ship, might get lost, etc.

I'm not the person you replied to. But just based off these posts on sea shipping is how I'm seeing it.

Items Cost: 1483 ¥
Demestic delivering fee: 90 ¥
Service fee: 125.84 ¥
Exchange rate: 1 CNY = 0.162 USD Total price: 1698.84 ¥ / 275.21 $

Guys can you tell me Taobaoring's Paypal address?

>>6651634
They probably need to get their team to the same place then as this makes it a little confusing.

>>6651641
How do you adjust the wig?

>>6651650
Fuck Sydney didn't reply to my Email from last night, but she confirmed my order. I'm really pissed off because she said "They don't have it in this color, is yellow okay?" And so I;m Emailing her to change the color to pink since blue isn't avaialble. I'm just pissed off if she BUYS THE ITEMS FIRST BEFORe reading my Email about the color change. There's no way in Hell I'm waiting to get ONE item confirmed after the whole cart taking an entire week.

>>6651657
Not the anon you replied to be seriously just youtube it since it's difficult to explain without the aid of pics/video since you couldn't tell based off what that anon said with:
>they hook into little notches/loops whatever at the back of the wig...

>>6651661
I don't have the PP address but if you haven't event paid yet, they won't buy anything yet so don't worry. They'll look at the email. I'd wait until they reply back before paying.

>>6651652
Ah, that makes sense I suppose.

I'm checking my Paypal archive for Taobaoring's Email...
God I almost sent it to the wrong one.
I keep thinking it's Berlin860@gmail.com but apparently it's burlin860@gmail.com according to my payment history

>>6651679
WAIT WHAT THE FUCK? MY OTHER PAYPAL ACCOUNT SAYS BERLIN
Business Name:
BEIJING TAOQI INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. (The recipient of this payment is Non-U.S. - Verified)
Email:
berlin860@gmail.com

ANYONE KNOW WHICH ONE IT IS?

>>6651679
>>6651681
When I emailed and asked a week ago, it was the one with an e.

>>6651638

I literally probably own half their store at this point.

Is there a certain one you were looking at? I can probably photograph it for you, if I own it

Does anyone have any experience with ghost cos wigs? I see their photos stolen all over eBay. Just want to know if they're ultra shiny or super thin. Thanks!

Wait. So taobaoring's 30 yuan fee for service applies to EVERY order? So I can't make a bunch of orders anymore and combine them? Wow fuck my life.

>>6651789
I'm pretty sure you can. Just ask them.

Everyone:

Instead of freaking out about shit, just contact the SS and clear things up. Jesus.

>>6651795
lol I sent them an e-mail and haven't gotten a reply in days so I thought I'd ask here. Sorry for freaking out, just getting tired of their slow replies and just realized that I had made multiple orders...

So I found a new SS, their site seems pretty legit, it looks like their fee is 8%, they accept paypal and all that

I'll probably try out a small test order and let you guys know how it goes

http://www.forestgle.com/

>>6651830
Their site is such a mess.

On most pages of their site it says 5-8% fee depending on how much you buy, but on the actual service charge page it says 'Commission 5%--8% end in Oct 2012. More detail:' and then a link, but the link goes to some unrelated news about CNY.

>>6651916
Oh wait, just found the FAQ which says 10%? So maybe that's their post Oct 2012 fee? Either way, their inconsistent site is quite off-putting.

>>6651917
Oh you're right, that's their post Oct 2012 fee. They should probably update their main page.

Yea I guess I will contact them to see how their communication is

>>6651732
ah awesome! :> pic related are the ones i was thinking of getting - if you have any of them, could you do a review please?

>>6651957
The pink jumper skirt looks like it will fit horribly.

>>6651985
It looks bad on everyone that isn't a child actually.

>>6651957

I can help you

Me in the bunny sweater, this is right after I opened my taobao order.

Fits a bit large (perfect on me though, I'm 5'7 and 150lbs), good quality, excuse my messy condo

>>6651985
I saw it on another place and it said it's supposed to be convertible from a dress to a skirt. I got kinda excited to see that shop had it in pink since the other shops I've seen it in just had it in a dark olive tan. But they show like 3 different colors of pink in the product page. I know it could be different lighting or something, but I wouldn't order it if I had no idea what color I'd get.
(I would want it as a skirt as my boobs need more than 4 inches of depth in a bodice. I'm not large chested, but that's a dumb look for a bodice.)
So, I guess the poster should only order it if any color of pink from baby pink to mauve is fine.

Is it possible that I could find something like this? I found some Children's Day carp streamers.

>>6651957

here is the skirt, would not recommend as a jsk, the buttons fell off as soon as I put it on, the straps come on detachable buttons.

The detailing on the skirt however, is beautiful, all the graphics are in brown velvet? there are little rhinestones, the lace doesn't look cheap. So would recommend.

I don't own any of the other items there. I own the Milk replica OP that matches the stair long sleeved blouse, their blouses run small, and the star and moon charms on that dress are like maybe foam? or thin cardboard that was painted and hemmed around the edges, so be careful

>>6652120
Is the knit soft and do you feel it won't pill easily? I really want that sweater!

>>6652120

I've had it for about 2-3 weeks now, and no pilling whatsoever, and it's soft but not super soft, it's more like a hard yarn, I wouldn't cuddle with it at night

>>6651783
I'm hoping to have this answered too. Haven't found many reviews.

I've been wondering about what they have for dress forms. however idk the chinese symbols to use.

Okay so I've fallen desperately in love with this wig but I don't really trust the store (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=21925304559&ali_trackid=2:mm_12447112_0_0:1361839556_4k4_284040633&pvid=ed2c689855dfa45fade7aeb71d9f0c18&bid=0_16_4_25)) so does anyone know where the wig is from originally (or long shot have a good experience with this store)?

>>6652395
afaik that photo is from a glb or mook. I wouldn't trust the seller if so.

>>6652328
Not taobao, but http://www.buystoreshelving.com/display_female_dress_form/index.htm is very cheap.
I imagine the shipping would kill on a dress form.

>>6652325
Yeah, I've been looking for a curly, red wig and would prefer to use a more popular store so I don't get screwed over with a super thin wig but surprisingly neither fantasy sheep, Lucaille, or grand young have one .....

>>6651657
reviewer anon here: a lot of asian wig shops on taobao has instructions. pic related, i just ganked it off a random store.

Anyone who has used Taobaospree in the past-- Do they contact you with item photos or do you have to ask?

I placed an order with them some time ago, but I don't want to bother the living shit out of my agent for everything.

>>6652532
Usually I had to ask.

>>6652538
How long does domestic shipping usually take? It's been about a week since they last contacted me about some item changes.

>>6652548
is this your first time using taobao?

... Domestic shipping varies wildly from store to store and is dependent as well on the item... is it ready made? Did they have to make it? etc.. give us what you're ordering?

>>6652553
Yeah, I apologize for sounding so anxious. It should be premade as far as I know. None of the items asked for measurements and had a determined size. The whole order is 25 items ish.

>>6652567
Yeah that doesn't say anything because they could still have to make the item to the default measurements listed (a lot of stores don't have ready made stock even in the default sizes) and you still haven't given us ANY information on what you're ordering or what stores... there is literally no way to give any kind of estimate unless you give us some more information...

I want some shops for cute bonnets. Can not manage to find the right wording to look!

>>6652569
Two Infanta OPs, CP petti, two tights, 2 boguta blouses, 2 hats, a stars rainbow uniform set, 2 wigs, and a yukata-type cosplay. It's one size.

>>6652594
I'd give it... about 2-3 weeks on domestic shipping. Also, I know taobaospree is probably slammed just like the other big SS, but you can always ask them to ask the seller for an estimate :) Hope that helps!

What's this on Pruany
" (You can upgrade to: VIP1)"
What's it for?? The page doesn't really say anything other then pay to be VIP...

>>6652723
It changes the service charge depending on what level you are.

http://www.pruany.com/Member/Memberlevel.asp

>>6650601
Aaaagh so the black miss point dress barely fits, it's way too tight even when she asked for my measurements. And the zipper keeps getting stuck by the seam in the waist area so it's difficult to zip up or down, baah.

Wow lmfao TBR replied to me saying each order DOES have a 30yuan fee. Even if you combine them, each order will still be charged that fee. I just made 5 separate orders too. Fuck TBR, they've become so shitty

>>6651789
Yes, it applies to EVERY order.
I know, I hate that too.
I asked Sydney why she made that change (I'm the girl who's "close" to her and talk to her about random things), and she said it's because she's tired of having to combine several small orders for one person, so she was hoping this change would stop people from doing that.

>>6652750
I really wish I knew, I assumed it was gonna be combined... I looked in their FAQ too and it didn't really explain it so I had e-mailed them and they finally replied. So sad right now, I hate feeling like I wasted money.

Okay I was reading through what people have said saying the cosmetics aren't allowed now after CNY. So about a month before the CNY I actually had an order that was literally nothing but knock off make-up and it made it through just fine. What changed? I can't find anything on what is actually different after the new year.

>>6652750
That's really shitty of them to change it in the middle of people's orders, though... Or does it only apply to orders confirmed after they announced the new rules?

>>6652120
5 foot 7 and 150 pounds? Sage for off topic, but dear God when I used to think of 150 I used to think of fucking HUGE. I'm the same height as you and at one point did weigh 160 except that was the healthiest I had ever been. My entire body was toned/muscular rather than big or fat. However, I became depressed because my parents non-stopped called me fat due to my weight rather than my actual body (which may have been UNHEALTHY due to how little fat I had), so then I stopped exercising and just ate food. I just kept eating and eating, maybe 3,000 calories a day. Instead of gaining weight, I lost weight. I went from 160 to 115 pounds just by stop exercising. Result: All of my muscle turned to fat and now I am still the same size, however I am all fat. So I guess you could say I'm "skinny-fat" and I have no energy to exercise. I just eat and eat and eat and my parents call me anorexic now...

le sigh I hate life... Why can't they understand that muscle weighs more than fat...

>>6652325
Is Ghost Cos that wig company with that creepy as fuck looking dinosaur faced model? Is that a male or female? The face on that person really creeps me out.

>>6652455
Holy shit that is NOT cheap. Go to Amazon and you'll get a mannequinn for that price INCLUDING shipping.
I remember an EGl post with "buystoreshelving" as cheap but I found the exact same shit on Amazon for half the price including shipping!
buystoreshelving is just a reseller.

Also, mannequinns on Taobao you can find (I mean dress forms sorry) for 100yuan-200yuan. I wouldn't just buy one item from Taobao though, but I remember getting so pissed off when Isaw the exact dress form I bought on Taobao for only $15.

>>6652576
>cute bonnets
>bonnets
>babies
How old are you?

>>6652778
Do you not know that lolitas wear bonnets or..

>>6652749
Read >>6652750

>>6652759
Customs does not allow certain cosmetics and can legally confiscate it even before/after CNY.

They probably didn't care about your package to take stuff from it.

The only "difference" after CNY is that customs is being more strict in checking packages (assumingly from pruany's announcement).

>>6652759
Don't buy contact solution or any liquids off of Taobao - it will be seized

>>6652779
>lolitas wear bonnets
>lolitas
>bonnets
>babies

I'm sorry, but bloomers and bonnets are just too baby-ish. I don't understand why so many girls are into dressing like children. i love lolita, I just don't understand most of sweet nor the bloomers/bonnets. They're fucking childish as hell vs. elegant.

>>6652785
But I did. And it wasn't?

>>6652782
Huh so I guess I just got them on a good day or something.

>>6652790
I don't like them either, but.. how is this relevant to the taobao thread.

>>6652790
Really? I've never seen a baby once wear bloomers. I can see how bonnets can be babyish (though I personally don't see them that way) but bloomers?

We're in autosage.

NEW THREAD:
>>6652831

>>6652790
Enjoy having everyone and their grandpa looking up your skirt. Bloomers were just standard underwear throughout the Victorian/Edwardian eras for women and for children. There really isn't anything childish about them.

>>6652768
wtf are you talking abut

>>6652790

Bonnets and bloomers were actually worn by grown women a great deal throughout history. Look it up.

>>6650601
Link to the navy/black dress?

>>6649951
link to white and brown lacey dress please?

>>6652775
That's good to know. I was thinking of buying one from that site. Do you think taobao or amazon would be a better deal?