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>> No.6736918
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6736918

Does anybody know whether customs are still confiscating/destroying packages containing replicas and whether or not this also affects those ordering from the UK?

I'm about to drop a load of money on an assload of fakes and I'm terrified my package will get destroyed.

>> No.6736924

Oops, didn't realize we were in autosage on the last thread!

>>6735531
I tried to order this dress (it's a deposit/reserve listing) with Yoybuy, they then refunded me and said I can't buy it because it's a deposit page.

Am I wrong or can I just tell that that I wanted to reserve the dress?

>> No.6736927

>>6736918
They seriously do that? I hope yours comes through okay.

>> No.6736931

>>6736924
Damn, yoybuy did that to me too with a pre-order!
Maybe I'll live chat them and specifically tell them I KNOW it's a deposit page and I'd like to put down a deposit. You should try the same.

>> No.6736936

>>6736927

They do, but it's usually not such a risky business. Recently they had a big crackdown in the US on packages containing imitations, so big in fact that say you order 7 items, if just one of the items is a Gucci handbag, they'll destroy your entire order.

The crackdown is supposed to be temporary and will go back to normal soon, but I don't know whether it also affects the UK.

It's really shitty though. I mean I understand that the laws are in place to protect a designers intellectual property, but I don't think people should be able to dictate whether a piece of basic jewelry or a plain handbag should be exclusive to only those that can afford it; especially when you see just how cheap they are to manufacture.

>> No.6736943

>>6736936
Moreover is the fact that they'll destroy the non-offending items in your order, too.
How is that okay? If they just removed the illegal items from your order it would be a lot more kosher.

>> No.6736944

I didn't see this in the other thread, but does anyone know if An Tai Na shoes are being confiscated? I don't know if they're replica enough.

Also, what if I get a messenger bag and ask the shopping service to pack the replicas inside it? Will customs look through another bag inside the package? Like, I want a VW replica purse and jelly shoes, and I found a big zip up Rilakkuma bag. If I just have the shopping service throw them all in the bag and close it, I feel like customs might not search "that" thoroughly.

>> No.6736947
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>>6736944

They x-ray all the packages so they will see things hidden inside a bag no problem.
What you can do however is in your notes for the order, request that they remove any suspicious looking labels that might give the items away as being replicas. You can also request that the SS hold onto your order for a month or two until this has calmed down.

>> No.6736961

>>6736931
Ah, well at least I'm not the only one haha!

I sent them a message letting them know that I wanted to reserve the dress, hopefully it works out for the both of us!

Speaking of Yoybuy, it says they're going to be off on April 4 for the Qingming Festival. I'm just putting it out there because I don't know if other SS have made notice about possibly being off for that too!

>> No.6736963

>>6736944
No, even TUK creeper replicas don't seem to be affected, probably because the designs are too generic and without tags.

>> No.6736967

>>6736963

>without tags

So wait, if you remove the tags attached to the items that have like the Vivienne Westwood print name/logo on it they have a better chance of getting through?

>> No.6736970

I just shipped my package using Singapore EMS through taobaoring. Sucks because I wanted to ship SAL to begin with but had to switch cuz I'm so paranoid. I bought some replicas of the brand "gelato piqué" I think it's too obscure to be confiscated but who really knows anymore. It's a group order with my friend's cosplay stuff so I didn't want to risk it. So we'll see if my stuff makes it out ok!

>> No.6736971

>>6736967
Probably when it is generic looking, most fake Liz Lisa stuff got tags with the name written in a wrong way.

>> No.6736975

>FoxCherry is back, aw yea, now I can order the accessories I wanted before CNY and add them to my current order
>Add to order
>Hmm well since I'm adding these I might as well pick up a few more things that I've been eyeing
>$75 later...

Oh god I can't stop

>> No.6736988

Did the galaxy seifukus ever get restocked?

>> No.6736992

>>6736971

Eurghhhhh, Viv Westwood isn't at all generic lookng. Boo.
This is bullshit. I'm English so I feel like I deserve to wear the brand more haha

>> No.6737020

Will most SS let you add things to your order while your waiting for other items of yours to be shipped to them?

>> No.6737031

Has anybody here ever successfully sneaked past imitation brand products through customs?

I've never ordered from Taobao before and all this talk of customs confiscated and destroying fakes has made me tentative and nervous. I mean, do they literally go through every package?

>> No.6737038
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6737038

Is knock-off AP something that would be recognised? I'm ordering a Melty Chocolate replica.

I'll just die if my order gets destroyed.

>> No.6737044

>>6736918
Customs ALWAYS will be confiscating stuff IF they happen to thoroughly check your package and know it is a replica.

It doesn't matter where it is going. Some countries might pressure Chinese customs for more regulation (like the US stricter stuff recently) but in general they still check.

>>6736988
Don't think so.

>>6737020
Some do. Depends on the SS. However, if they do, they may do the minimum SS fee per extra order you do.
Example: tbr lets you combine orders but every time you do a new order, there's the minimum fee (unless you go over it).

>>6737031
People have before. It's luck.
They can't go through EVERY package that's ridiculous due to the high volume of packages that would really, really delay packages even more than a month.

I'd still be hesitant to order replicas though.

>> No.6737054
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>>6737044

Do you think if you got everything you ordered shipped in individual packages it'd be safer?

Damn, how the hell did Dakota manage to get her replicas sneaked through.

>> No.6737059

>>6737054
Dakota ordered those way before they tightened things up.

>> No.6737065

>>6737054
If packages are small enough to fit in those really tiny bubble wrappers (think of buying one small item on eBay from one seller kinda size), they probably don't get checked as often but that's just me speculating.

Luck like anyone else.

>> No.6737076

>>6737038
Don't worry, anon, lolita replica's aren't being destroyed to my knowledge. I just ordered a bunch of knock off stuff for a lolita video and it shipped the 22nd of March, just got here today. Nothing missing.

>> No.6737101

>>6737076
>>lolita video
Are you making a porno?

>> No.6737115
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Does anybody know how I could go about finding this on Taobao?
I know it's sold on BL, but I think $40 is a little too steep. I don't think it's a BL exclusive as I recall seeing it being sold on a cosplay website last year but I'm having a hard time finding alternative vendors.

>> No.6737125

>>6736913
Can anyone give me the link to that white hat that Loli loli Paradise put up today. My phone won't let me reverse image search it.

>> No.6737128

>>6737101
I wish.
>That feel when everyone is lesbians but you.
No, it's a cosplay vs Lolita minimovie where basically two groups of friends feud and end up destroying each others shit (cosplayers light lolita shit on fire, lolita ruin wigs and props etc)


Sage because bullshit.

>> No.6737133
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>>6737125
This one?

>> No.6737134

Anybody seen any Fire Emblem cosplays sold on Taobao? Specifically Chrom's. I'm looking to buy one of his, but can't seem to figure out what to search up in Chinese.

>> No.6737137

Anyone got links for good, tried Lolita bonnets? Preferably black or white.

>> No.6737139

>>6737133
Found it http://shop64272136.m.taobao.com

>> No.6737146

>>6737139
How do you make it un-mobile?

>> No.6737149

>>6737146
Remove that m after the shop number.

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>>6737139
Thanks!
Does anyone know what the shop notice says?

>> No.6737429

Has anyone been able to get fantasysheep direct shipping? I've emailed all their emails, and still haven't gotten any response.

>> No.6737468
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6737468

Any good shops that sell loliable crew length socks like the ones AP has?

>> No.6737472

>>6737031
I order brand imitations all the time, nothing ever happend but then again I am from europe.

>> No.6737549

>>6737472

So am I, England to be precise. Do you mind me asking which imitations in particular? I'm trying to smuggle in some fake Westwood,

>> No.6737565

>>6737549
I ordered the VW Melissa Wing Shoes with a bunch of other stuff and they are everything but generic.

>> No.6737568

>>6737549
That seems to be one of the brands being confiscated. Not sure I would risk that one. Smaller, lesser known brands such as lolita brands are generally safe. But big, well-known brands such as designer brands like Westwood, are really not a safe bet.

>> No.6737577

>>6737565
>>6737568

So conflicting ;__;

I was going to order 4 pieces of jewelry and a bag. I can't decide whether it'd be safer to include them in a larger order or whether to have them shipped with just the 5 pieces and nothing else... like, which is more likely to be searched? A large package or a small one?

>> No.6737581

>>6737577
Seems to be larger packages that are being searched, but that doesn't guarantee smaller ones getting through safely.

>> No.6737584

>>6737581

I might just chance it then. I won't know if I don't try, and at least I can report back to you guys with results. Apparently EMS is being searched more than SAL so I'm going for SAL.

>> No.6737589

>>6737565
my vw wing shoes were destroyed.

>> No.6737600

>>6737589

Really? Like, no troll?
How do you guys even find out whether they get destroyed or not, do you get sent a letter?

>> No.6737604 [DELETED] 

>>6737577
Another girl from europe (Finland) posted today a review on the Tumblr tag and she also ordered the VW shoes without getting them destroyed (they are about to arrive at her place). I would be from Germany.

>> No.6737607

>>6737600
Your box comes and they're not there....?

>> No.6737614

>>6737600
Usually you can tell that customs has been through your box because it's got tape all over it that says something along the lines of "Searched by Customs" but you don't get a letter or note saying that they've seized particular items. You just kind of find they're not there.

>> No.6737664

>>6736988
They did. Partially. Still no XLs but they reststock really randomly.

>> No.6737682
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6737682

Someone in one of the previous threads asks for a non-shop photo of the Milk replica heart bags, as they blur the logos:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=17261963883&spm=2014.12367366.0.0

Bhiner just sent me the attached photo.

>> No.6737686

I think in the last thread someone said that the current customs crack-down is US only and related to the Chairman travelling to the US (show of good faith or something).
>>6730030

Can anyone else confirm this report?

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>>6737682
The fonts kind of off from the original

>> No.6737699

>>6737694
Waaay more than kind of off. haha

It's okay though, I didn't want it because it was a replica. I just wanted a bit heart bag and hadn't seen another that didn't have a floppy/weird shape when carried lately. I'm considering ordering a second in red if this one turns out to be decent quality when it arrives. Also going to see if the logo can be removed with a bit of acetone without damaging the PU the bag is made of.

>> No.6737701

>>6737694
at lest it doen't say Vcastle like the stock photos tho

>> No.6737702

>>6737686
The email is from taobaoring themselves, what more confirmation do you need?

>> No.6737717

>>6737702
One email from one shopping service doesn't mean something is true. I've had one shopping service tell me one story while another has a second before, so I want to make sure that this is THE story and not just that one service's story to convince people things are okay.

>> No.6737720

>>6737577
Have you tried looking for the stuff elsewhere? I had a VW armour ring in my order for my Nana cosplay, but I've decided to get it on eBay instead because it'll get through customs. I'm not sure about less generic pieces, but it's worth looking for them elsewhere. Another idea might be to make a separate jewellery order and ask your SS to send them in letters like the eBay sellers do, so you can get them through customs. You're pretty much SOL with the bag, though.

>> No.6737864

I always see talk about customs searching through packages. What's the talk towards using DHL for shipments? They've been pretty reliable to me in the past, and all I've seen so far is posts about EMS or SAL.

Also, Foxcherry's old shop confirmed to still be active. I just placed an order through TBS and oh my god I just want my berets to come here already.

>> No.6737878

>>6737717
Pretty much every other shopping services wrote that as well, most ones via email to theiur customers, Pruany also made a page about it:
http://www.pruany.com/NewsDetails.asp?id=51

>> No.6737885

>>6737878
I think anon meant about the Chairman going to the states?

>> No.6737923

>>6737878
>>6737885
Actually, this helps. My main concern was whether the new, stricter checks are for US-bound packages only as I'm not in the US. I've seen mixed reports on that, so the more services confirm that it's US only, the more like I am to believe it and continue shopping as usual.

>> No.6737924

>>6737885
when they say Chairman what are they talking about? "CHairman of China" or?

>> No.6737929

>>6737924
Yes... Like for example Chairman Mao? He's the political leader of China.

>> No.6737930

>>6737924
Yes, I do believe so.
Which is why they tightened customs to show respect for the US's rules against replicas and such.

>> No.6737945

>>6737924

Dude, read the news. China just changed leadership.

>> No.6737974

>>6737923
Even if it is just US based being stricter doesn't mean that replicas are suddenly not checked for other countries either.

Just not as likely but it's still random that you could get your package checked and stuff removed.

>> No.6737994

>>6737974
Right, but the risk of seizure hasn't increased beyond where it already was for non-US shipments, which was my primary concern. The horror story of the girl whose non-replica items were removed from her order made me cautious mostly.

I only have one item that's a replica in my current order and it's a fairly generic looking item as far as replicas go. Not from any big designer brands or anything, and includes no distinct logos.

>> No.6737992

>>6733248

My post from last thread/. The actual brand name is Babi Story. Sorry completely forgot to change the typo in the image.

My Anna Sui knock offs went through though I am unsure if it was due to the color or simply china has no idea who Anna Sui is.

Also the rabbit shirts also have a female counterpart and here is the link.

Very high quality they are cheap and definitely are envied even though I bought them for my boyfriend. They are 3d and not printed on.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=14255073593
They are made in Japan actually and were made for the Chinese market.

The long sleeve high quality link
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=9252818833

All the pink items though went through. However they are laughably tiny from Juntao. If you search Anna Sui you should come up with the same items but in different sizes.

The jacket didn't work out for my boyfriend but stills quite nice if it wasn't for the pleather as it was too shiny. However looks great for a child's jacket so it was given to my nine year old nephew.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=18043007555

The tea tray came with a free gift as you can see the bright orange scoop. Great quality!
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=9095576903

I got the tea light teapot warmer and its larger than anticipated.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=21977480348

overall really liked my haul.

>> No.6738010

>>6737992
How tiny was all the Anna Sui stuff?

>> No.6738177

>>6738010
Children sized.

>> No.6738436

>>6736961
Please let me know if/when they respond to you!

>> No.6738564 [DELETED] 

I've been thinking of grabbing some hair chalk from Taobao, but I'm a bit confused (I don't know much about hair chalk in general).

Is it just REGULAR chalk? (it looks like a lot of whats being sold is??)
or are there some specifically made for the effect on hair?

Would I be better off just heading down to my local art store and picking up a thing of chalk?

Much appreciated in advance if some kind seagull would enlighten my stupid ass.

>> No.6738602

>>6738564
They're art pastels, you can get them at any art or craft store in the charcoal/pastel section, I bought some from Joann's for like $4

>> No.6738617

Taobao baby here! I've read through all the FAQs and guides, but my parents are offering to buy me a cosplay and want to know how much the shipping will be?

It's just this: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.64.Aex0co&id=22085412351 and I'm ordering through Taobaoring, probably using EMS (I need it here by the end of May, so is that a good choice?) but yeah thanks in advance!

>> No.6738622

>>6738617
That looks pretty shitty
>satin bow, dat skirt

Probably around $50 with EMS

Also you're too young for 4 chan

>> No.6738625
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Shitty collage of the order thats coming soon.
>>6738617
Depends on the weight of the item and what SS you choose.

>> No.6738634

>>6738625
Link to skull sweater, blue backpack and the heart socks/rights? Really cute order, anon!

>> No.6738635

>>6738622
I've already got a bow/skirt made cause yeah I don't like the looks of those.

I know SAL is the least expensive, would that get here by the end of May?

>> No.6738636

>>6736936
>>6736936
>The crackdown is supposed to be temporary
Why do people say shit like this? I've had items confiscated and packages destroyed LONG BEFORE this notice the SS's give out, and I live in the UK.

>> No.6738638

>>6736944
A few threads back an Antaina had 4 pairs of tea party shoes confiscated by customs.

>> No.6738639

>>6737038
From where? DoL or one of their many shops? I really want to buy the JSK but I can't find one! Only the OP!

>> No.6738640

>>6738634
backpack
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=14130378080&spm=2014.12317209.0.0

skull sweater
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=17217099698&spm=2014.12317209.0.0

heart socks
http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=20659712970&&spm=2014.12317209.0.0

>> No.6738644

>>6737115
EGL-Comm-Sales
Bodyline has their own taobao shop, but their prices are the same.
Seriously, $40 is a little too steep? Are you homeless or something?

>> No.6738648

>>6738636
>I live in the UK.
Customs on packages sent to the US was considerably more lax prior to this particular burst of customs checks. Especially compared to the UK and Euro.

>> No.6738649

>>6737137
Babies r us probably has a taobao.

>> No.6738650

>>6737468
A Japanese brand called "Tutanna" makes very similar socks like that. Maybe Taobao has some?

>> No.6738653

>>6737472
I live in the UK, and I have had "generic" VW stuff confiscated, but my entire package has never been destroyed. I don't know if there were tags or if 'Vivienne Westwood' was written anywhere as I never got to see the shoes...

>> No.6738654

>>6737614
You mean, repacked my china post...?

>> No.6738658

>>6738635
If you order it NOW and it's IN STOCK, then yes, it definitely will. I live on the West Coast and Taobao orders always get here in 2.5 - 3 weeks.

>> No.6738672

>>6738636
Was any of it non replica??

>> No.6738682

>>6738625
Link to pink dress on far left. Hnnng.
I have gotten those same pens you have in your order. I got them from my chinese school a long time ago (as a prize for participating in a competition) and they're really nice for how cheap they are. I loved the shit out of mine until I lost it.

>> No.6738742

>>6738625

Link to the flower dress and deer shirt?

>> No.6738763

>>6738682
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=10706391487&spm=2014.12317209.0.0
Eugh, I'm always losing pens and such. Glad to hear they're pretty nice!
>>6738742
If you're not talking about the flower dress the previous anon was talking about
here:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=18362536874&spm=2014.12317209.0.0

and the deer shirt:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=17518186679&spm=2014.12317209.0.0

>> No.6738766

>>6738617
Since it's such a small order, you might want to ask the SS if putting it in a large bubble wrap envelope and airmailing it to you would be cheaper than EMS. That usually takes one or two weeks to arrive after they send it.

>> No.6738849

Anyone know a good shop for shapewear? Looking for something to slim down my waist/stomach a little for cosplay.

>> No.6738873
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>>6738644
Not that anon but I wouldn't pay $40 for a bodyline blouse either. In fact since blouses are not lolita-exclusive like skirts and dresses are, I usually don't pay more than $20 for a nice ruffly lacey blouse off of ebay or the comm sales. I'll drop a couple hundred on a nice lolita BURANDO piece but not on shit that I can buy offbrand like socks and blouses.

>> No.6738897

>>6738644
I've paid $40 for blouses before but $40 for a crappy BL blouse? No way.

>> No.6738933

Has Taobaoring been taking recent orders up to speed again, or are they still backed up from February's holiday?

>> No.6738947

my shitty small order just left from bhiner

>> No.6738973

>>6738849
Found something i like. Does anyone here speak Chinese? I don't know how to figure out which size to buy, seems like all the information is in pictures so Chrome can't translate it.
http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.132.2RAtvk&id=19475511666

>> No.6739033

>>6738436
They hadn't responded to my emails and I saw they were online for chat but I was waiting for 30 mins and nobody connected to me!
So I just put the order in again, and in the comments I said that I knew it was a deposit page and I wanted to reserve it, so they sent me a message saying that it will take 3 months and if I'm okay with the wait.

I suggest doing the same thing that I did!

>> No.6739038

>>6738933
My order got confirmed the next day and the after this everything got purchased so I say yes but there are still 'does not respond' problems with many stores.

>> No.6739042

>>6737137
Rose Melody?

>> No.6739044

>>6738763
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=17518186679&spm=2014.12317209.0.0

Thanks! That dress is really cute.

>> No.6739051

>>6736918
In response to this,
I'm currently in China and all the fake markets are being cracked down. Last week I went by and it was like a ghost town....

>> No.6739062

>>6738625
link to the t-shirt rabbit?
and the t-shirt with the deer?

>> No.6739079

>>6738873
Agreed. Blouses I only buy cheap, offbrand or taobao/AH/F+F.

Bodyline's blouses are the worst quality of all the offbrand shops, anyway- I have one and I'll never buy one again.

Should note though- that's a cardigan, not a blouse, and it's actually of GREAT quality, I got it secondhand. Their blouses are shit but their cutsew/knits are nice.

>>6739051
Would you happen to be in Shanghai, or elsewhere?

>> No.6739083 [DELETED] 

>>6739079

Yes, I'm located in Shanghai

>> No.6739089

Does anyone know if I got something shipped HK airmail, do I need to sign for it when it's delivered? Or can they leave it at my porch? I'm thinking it might be delivered today, but I want to go to a store. Should I wait until after the mail runs? My post office is pretty inconvenient to go to.
Also, if the tracking says "Processed Through Sort Facility" and lists it being in NYC, does that mean it's done being processed? Or that it hasn't been processed yet since it's said NYC since Friday.

>> No.6739090

I made my order on TBR before they made the announcement on March 27 that SAL isn't available. My stuff just arrived at the SS, it weighs 5.7kg and they emailed me saying they changed it to Singapore EMS. Is there anything I do because I'm not paying 100 goddamn dollars for shipping.

>> No.6739094

Okay, Brit-Anon here who is trying to smuggle in a VW fake bag.

I actually have a sister studying in Germany at the moment who'll be back in the UK next month. Does anybody know whether UK customs are stricter compared to German customs? I am thinking of having the package mailed to her in Germany and then getting her to bring me back my shit in her personal luggage when she comes home.

Bitch better not use my bag.

>> No.6739099

>>6739090
Same thing happened to me but I wasn't willing to risk my package getting destroyed cuz it's a group order. Anyway, they offered HK airmail to me after I asked for a cheaper option, but they also said it wasn't as safe as Singapore EMS.

>> No.6739105

>>6739089
how long HK airmail took to reach your country?

>> No.6739106

>>6739094
Oh don't be a shit, she'll have enough to bring home already if she's been struggling abroad. I don't think its any less strict, anyway.

>> No.6739107

>>6739106
whoops, *studying

>> No.6739108

>>6739105

I haven't ordered anything yet and I'm having it mailed to my sister now since she says German customs are more lax.ir

>> No.6739109

>>6739090
i'm from south america, and i put SAL in my order (three weeks ago) but when i paid they'd put HKairmail. i don't know if it's because my package weights less than 2kg, or SAL isn't available for all countries?

>> No.6739112

>>6739108
well, I think Hong Kong Airmail is a envelop or a little wrapped package. At least in my country, package which weights 2kg or less are delivered to your house and whoever is in your house have to sign.

>> No.6739113

>>6739108
Surely it's the state of Chinese customs that matters, not domestic customs, as they're the ones destroying items? If stuff really is getting through to Germany though, holy shit I'm going to buy the entirety of Taobao while I'm over there.

>> No.6739116

>>6739106

No, she's only coming home to visit and she doesn't mind :>
It's Ebony btw lol

>> No.6739119

>>6738634
>>6738625
Just a heads up on the heart socks.
My calfs are 36 cm and the socks fit, but not comfortably, the top cut into my legs aswell.
Though I do have giant legs from biking so you guys will probably be fine.

>> No.6739123

>>6739116
Oh fair enough then. I'm moving to Germany in august and flipping my shit about the challenge of fitting all the shit I'm going to need for a year into two suitcases or whatever, so I'm kind of touchy about it.

>> No.6739130

>>6739094
You live in the land of VW yet you're getting a fake? Do you have any idea what I'd do for easy access to VW?
Suck it up and get something on sale damn

>> No.6739136

>>6739130
? What kind of logic is that lol

I could go down the street and buy a Chanel purse, that doesn't mean I can afford it or that a fake isn't cheaper.

Not that anon, just saying...

>> No.6739141

>>6739130
Alright then, I'll just mug Viv next time I see her in London.

>> No.6739169

>>6739089
>>6739108
I am the Anon from
>>6737565
And I am from germany actually, the customs are hardly checking parcels as long as they aren't EMS.

>> No.6739175
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6739175

Taobao really have gotten some nice lolita prints lately. Found this one , but it's unfortunately sold out..

>> No.6739177

>>6739105
Tracking said it got accepted in Hong Kong on the 26th, and it got to the US, New York City, on the 29th. I don't have it yet, though.

>> No.6739181

so this may be a dumb question:

what shipping option does not require a signature for delivery via usps? i'm never home during the weekday. or is it possible to ask TBS to waive signature or have it sent as hold for pickup?

>> No.6739188

>>6739112
This is a 9.5kg package, so it's not a small envelope this time :) I guess I should stick around the house until the mail runs, it comes pretty early here.

>> No.6739219

>>6739123

Sounds like you need less stuff :3
Good luck x

>>6739130

Erm, living in Britland doesn't get you a discount just because Westwood was born here. It's just as expensive.
That being said, there's a shit load of authentic jewelry on eBay (for some reason her jewelry is as cheap AS), but if I can get it for £3 as opposed to £15 I'm gonna try.

>> No.6739222

>>6739169

So EMS gets checked regularly?

>> No.6739304

>>6739222
Well, everytime I used EMS I had to drive to the customs office to pay crappy fees so, yes.

>> No.6739316

>>6739304

SAL it is. Thanks for the heads up x

>> No.6739321

>>6739089
i'm in cali and i didn't have to sign for the package, no

"processed through sort facility" just means it's out of customs and sorted

wait a few more days, the next status should be "arrival at unit", usually early in the morning - this means that it's at your local post office and will be delivered to your place the same day

>> No.6739336

>>6738625
Link to that lilac sweater, rose dress, cat dress and pink sweater? Thank you!

>> No.6739370

>>6739062
deer http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=17518186679&spm=2014.12317209.0.0
rabbit http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=15951760460&spm=2014.12317209.0.0
>>6739119
Thats fine, I'm rather skinny so I guess it'll be okay :) Thanks for the heads up though!
>>6739336
lilac sweater http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=17087902534&spm=2014.12317209.0.0
roses dress
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=10706391487&spm=2014.12317209.0.0
OR
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=18362536874&spm=2014.12317209.0.0
not sure which one you meant, sorry.
and pink sweater http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=15728317437&spm=2014.12317209.0.0
cat dress http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=17723271474&spm=2014.12317209.0.0

>> No.6739374

>>6738625
when it arrives, could you review the pink cardigan and floral dresses please?

>> No.6739391

Has anyone bought yarn on taobao? I'm finding some for very good prices, but I usually like to poke and feel at the yarn I buy it.

>> No.6739409

>>6739112
That's Singapore airmail. HK airmail can go above 2kg.

>> No.6739549

Is there any downsides to Singapore Airmail? It appears to be the cheaper shipping method, why do people even bother with SAL and EMS when this is so cheap?

/new to Taobao

>> No.6739564

>>6739374
Of course! I'll review and take pictures of everything once it arrives.

>> No.6739583

>>6737992
Thank you! I'm going to try ordering the anna sui stuff, but I might just buy $10 or so of stuff at first.

>> No.6739591

>>6739079
Can you tell me where I can get a really cheap lolita blouse with those ties that cross and go around the neck OR a blouse without a collar so that I can add the ties myself?

>> No.6739622

>>6739591
Here's some AnnaHouse ones:
http://www.annahousefashion.com/detail.asp?catid=76395&subcatid=0&pdtid=624979&private=
http://www.annahousefashion.com/detail.asp?catid=76395&subcatid=0&pdtid=624977&private=
http://www.annahousefashion.com/detail.asp?catid=76395&subcatid=0&pdtid=624975&private=

I coulda sworn F+F has some but their site seems to be down right now? So I can't check.

>> No.6739645

>>6739549
Because it is slow.

>> No.6739657
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6739657

My package hasn't moved since 3/30/13! I'm terrified it's being ripped to shreds by customs... Is this normal?

>> No.6739674

>>6738625
Link to shoes please?

>> No.6739675

>>6739657

Completely. A lot of the time with tracking numbers they aren't even properly registered at various sorting facility. I had one with my last order that updated once when it was leaving China, and then I didn't hear anything until it arrived at my door. Even when I had it it didn't update.

>> No.6739692

>>6739549

It only goes up to 2kg. Slower then EMS but my packages have arrived within a week, which makes it faster then SAL.

>> No.6739726

>>6739033
Oh great! Doing that now.
Also three months gives me time to slim down (my bust is ridiculously large right now from a new medication lol)
Thanks so much anon!

>> No.6739738
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6739738

Could you all post past orders or orders you are waiting for?
I'd love to see some more order collages in this thread or even reviews.

>> No.6739747

>>6739079
I have that cardigan too, and I'd really recommend buying it secondhand. I got it for ~$30 and it's held up extremely well for over a year and a half.

>> No.6739756

>>6737115

Yo man, I have that in off-white and it is genuinely really nice. It's pretty warm and doubles as either a cutsew or a cardigan. Beware of the black though, it will dye your clothes.

>> No.6739758

>>6739756

Did you get yours from Bodyline or elsewhere? I've heard about the black fucking up other clothes lol, particularly white.

>> No.6739770

>>6739756
It didn't hurt my clothes at all? What do you mean?

>> No.6739771

>>6739756
>>6739758
Huh, I have it in black and I've never noticed the color rubbing off. But because mine is secondhand maybe the extra dye was all already washed out from it?

>> No.6739772
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6739772

>>6739738
I'll post part of mine!

Decided to add some things to my older order since FoxCherry opened back up, and I need to wait until customs stops ackin so cray cray before anything can be shipped to me

It was supposed to be just the four headdresses at the bottom but I'm sure you guys know how taobao can be

>> No.6739779

>>6739770
>>6739771

Washing it before wear may have helped, but there have been many reports of the black cardigan/blouse leaving dark purple stains on other garments worn beneathe.

Can you girls tell me where you got yours from though? I really want one, but don't want to pay Bodylines stupid markup. I know it is sold on other websites, but not which ones.

>> No.6739781

>>6739779
Bought mine off a local girl at a swapmeet, so no help there sorry.

>> No.6739789

>>6739779
Got mine off of the comm sales. Sorry! Try looking at the comm sales though? It might pop up.

>> No.6739796
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6739796

Anybody know where I can find a pair of Chibi Moon boots off taobao?

>> No.6739797

>>6739789

Hnnnng, I'm not a lolita actually haha
Erm, which LJ is the community sales website?

>>6739781

Thanks anyway :)

>> No.6739801

>>6739772
I don't think customs will take your things. It's pretty generic.

>trying to give myself some hope before I ship my 400 dollar replica-free order over

>> No.6739802

>>6739797
egl comm sales

>> No.6739804

>>6739801
Oh, that's not my whole order, it's an additional one that I'm adding to my first order. My first order is pretty big and has some tokyo bopper replicas in it.

Either way I don't mind waiting for things to calm down, better safe than sorry and I'm not pressed for time

>> No.6739808

>>6739802

Thank you very much x

>> No.6739863

>>6739797
I see someone already answered the question! You'll need a livejournal account, and there are some rules, but should you find what you're looking for, it's pretty easy to get a hang of the "culture" and buy what you need to buy.
Good luck!

>> No.6739924

>>6737992
How's the quality of the teapot warmer? I'm thinking on buying a whole set of teapot + 6 glasses for only 68 yuan. Also, how much did you pay? and the weight of your order please

>> No.6739928

>>6739863

For those of you wondering how the dresses at http://mylacegarden.taobao.com/ are, I saw this person just post up a picture of the red dress.

Meh coord aside, it doesn't look bad, but I'm glad I didn't buy it. I really would have only bought it for the redness in the stock pics, but it looks rather... magenta in the photo?

>> No.6739930
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6739930

>>6739928

How the hell did I drop pic.

>> No.6739933

>>6739930
>>6739928
It certainly looks more pinky than the stock pictures. That's disappointing.

>> No.6739954

>>6739928
I find it strange that you quoted me - how the hell did you know I was considering buying that dress?
Should I be scared, anon?

>> No.6739965

>>6739930
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w526226957.9.vb1QXM&id=18375243848
It looks pretty uch the same to me...

>> No.6739969

>>6739954

.... whoa okay, I did not even mean to quote you. Apologies for that, I just pulled an allnighter before exams and I really wasn't thinking when I posted.

But that is creepy.

>> No.6739971

>>6739969
No problem! Good luck/hope you did well!
I just thought maybe it was a lucky guess or accident haha

>> No.6739980
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6739980

>>6739965
It does look pinker than the stock pic, but to be honest, it may well be lighting.

>> No.6740001

>>6739980
I agree; stock photo looks like natural and incandescent mixed light. The worn photo looks like very fluorescent lighting.

>> No.6740243

>>6738625
Link to boots, and the left cream dress with the cincher?

>> No.6740250

Does anyone buy insurance for their package? Is it useful at all?

>> No.6740271

>>6739924

Approximate weight was 2820g.

Also the glass teapot warmer is satisfactory/high. Very basic and fits my needs.

>> No.6740390

Could anyone help me find some goth boots? The kind with platforms. I have tried "Goth boots" and "Platform boots" but I didn't get any results

>> No.6740399

What word would one use to go about thing sailor/seifuku themed clothing? Specifically cardigans/sweaters?

>> No.6740476

>>6739930
Okay, is that a man or a woman?
If woman, definitely a dyke
Jesus Christ

>> No.6740488

I can't fucking stand James.

I'm an anon few threads back who asked about buying shit from ershou, and James hasn't Emailed me for 2.5 weeks, so I finally fucking just put the subject title as "FOR SYDNEY PLEASE"
In all capitals, and she explained to me the situation.

Apparently Taobaoring DOES NOT buy from ershou.taobao.com because the sellers on their aren't actual Taobao shops and everything is "all sales final" no refunds sort of things. I asked her if she would tell the two secondhand people to make actual taobao listings so Taobaoring could order it for me, but nope.

>> No.6740500

>>6740488
So much fucking hassle, just use a different SS

>> No.6740506

>>6740500

What other SS offers a service fee as low as 8%?

>> No.6740557

>>6740506
Pruany does

>> No.6740571

If there's over 1,000 reviews of an item on Taobao, is there anyway to sort/filter reviews that include photos only?

Thanks. I really want to see more photos of the carpet I'm going to be buying.

>> No.6740572

>>6740506
Taobaotrends is 6%...

>> No.6740585

>>6740488
How about you just email Sydney directly next time, then you wont have to talk to him?

>> No.6740598

>>6740572
What? It says 10% on the site

>> No.6740607

>>6739409
actually, not in my country. i don't know why but i've checked on TBRing page and HK Airmail (to my country) can only go under 2kg

>> No.6740654

>>6738602
Thank you, anon. I know I deleted my post, but I much appreciate your answer.

>> No.6740660

>>6739370
thanks! I want to ask if you order in which color, because Bhiner only says "khaki" is on the all the tshirt? or only the bunny?

>> No.6740684

>>6740598
You have to paypal gift the money to be 6%

>> No.6740951

>>6739657

After a few weeks start tracking it though usps if it isn't ems. Once it reaches the US it become easier to track.

>> No.6741024

>>6739099
>offered HK airmail to me after I asked for a cheaper option, but they also said it wasn't as safe as Singapore EMS
"safe" as in getting replicas through customs, or safe as in more likely to get lost?

>> No.6741263
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6741263

my hopefully last order for a while. I already decided that i want to save money for travelling but i still want to buy everything from taobao.

hmhm dress is stock size and was shipped in month to ss.

>> No.6741271

>>6741263
link to the ruffly blouse, please? i can't make out the store name in the image. thanks!

>> No.6741283

>>6741271
it's cmloli.taobao.com and here's link to the blouse http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w8873820304.16.rkfW90&id=18931163193

>> No.6741289

Link to both shirts on the bottom left please! They're so cute!

>> No.6741339
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6741339

So I was looking at a pair of tights I want but since the one size fits all isn't an option, I had to look at the chart but I have no idea what measurement is which. Could anyone possibly tell me?

>> No.6741620

>>6741024
Safe as in replicas. They said something along the lines of HK airmail still having a small chance of being searched by Chinese customs since HK is part of china. I'm just so paranoid so I went with EMS...

>> No.6741623

>>6741620

I'm taking my chances with SAL.
My order is ONLY replicas, but I'm having them sent in a few separate packages.

>> No.6741630

>>6741283
Diff anon, but thanks so much!
I had been trying to find that blouse again for the longest time, please let me know how it is quality-wise when it gets to you!

>> No.6741635

>>6741623
Ah yeah that's a good idea. I'd do that too but it was cheaper for me to leave it as one order, even with EMS and not risk my group members' stuff being taken. It'll be an interesting way to see what gets searched through too!

>> No.6741647

>>6741635

It was cheaper for me too but I really want these replicas. I'd rather risk have one package out of say 4 confiscated, as opposed to the whole lot.

>> No.6741654

I've been trying to decide whether I want to use Bhiner, Taobaoring or Yoybuy for my first order. Taobaoring seems to be one big source of complaint in the past 3 or so threads, and Bhiner has a lot of negative and so-so reviews on the spreadsheet.

But if I were to use Yoybuy, I don't have a credit card, and they don't accept Paypal. Which brings me to a question: Have any seagulls paid with pre-paid mastercards/visa? Will that work? What if I have to use more than one pre-paid card, do you know if Yoybuy 'accepts' that? (I imagine I could message Yoybuy myself, but if someone here has experience with it I'd prefer to hear that over waiting on broken english aha)

>> No.6741703

>>6741654
I personally havent purchased from taobao with a prepaid visa/mastercard but i used to use them all the time and they work just like a normal visa/mastercard so i cant see why it wouldnt work. and as for using more than one, why would you need to? you can refill the one you bought and use it again, you dont need to purchase another card

>> No.6741710

>>6741703
Ahh, I see! Thank you. After looking more at how Yoybuy accepts visa/mastercard I imagine you're right and there's no discernible difference in the actual cards vs pre-paid. &I had no idea you could just re-fill them, haha. I thought they were a 1 time disposable type item.

>> No.6741751

>>6740476
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>> No.6741776

What's the tracking site for tracking within china? I lost all my bookmarks, sorry and thanks in advance

>> No.6741790

>>6741751
How did you... do that?

>> No.6741802

>>6741790
not the anon you're replying to, but google text generators

it got very popular to use on 4chan with the whole
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I don't care if I'm spoiling this crap, it's not that great.

>> No.6741811

>>6741776
they have links to some of the tracking sites within china on the shopping services spreadsheet

(specifically under the "which SS to pick" tab)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlgllpMiw3VNdGpfWFlYazhjblh5emRjZF9qMkJISWc#gid=19

>> No.6741816

Someone asked in the last thread if Canada is checking parcels like the US is, I'm pretty sure they are cracking down too. I have 3 parcels in customs right now, one from Korea, one from my Taobao agency, and one from the states. The package from the States passed through in less than a day, while the Korean and Chinese package has been sitting there for 3 days. Until they arrive I don't know for sure, but as of right now I'm guessing that they are being searched.

>> No.6741825

>>6741811
Thank you, I found the one I needed. I was looking at the wrong spreadsheet/FAQ

>> No.6741846

Oh so I was looking at the Taobao shipping service spreedsheet. Just to let everyone know, Taobaonow does do Paypal, you just have to ask them to send you a invoice.

>found out after payment system wouldn't work for me
>They seem to remember me so now they'll just send me a paypal invoice automaticly.

>> No.6741880

>>6740390
Antaina got some.

>> No.6741902
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6741902

Anybody who knows where I can find similar shoes to these? These are from Coconuts but are unfortunately sold out. I tried to search but I didn't get any results

>> No.6741976

>>6741263
Can you link the round cats?

>> No.6741985

>>6741654
I just had my second order ship out from Bhiner last week. I don't have any big complaints, but they're not great, either. (The small complaints I have are the way it's a pain to get items confirmed sometimes. Also there was just one item that hadn't gotten to them when everything else was at their office. I messaged them to ask whether the shop had mailed it or if there was a problem with it, and they immediately messaged me back that the item was out of stock. That was annoying, but they're cheap and they took a picture of all the things I ordered.)
I might use a different place next time, but maybe not.

>> No.6742002

>>6741802
Oh, yea, I've seen the one you posted before, but I had never seen the one I quoted.
It just never made sense to me.

>> No.6742017

>>6741654
i've tried to pay Bhiner using a prepaid Amex card via paypal, and the card was rejected, even though it had a confirmed address and all

bhiner's been pretty good to me, a bit expensive with the currency conversion rates and airmail shipping but they've never lost an item and are always prompt to respond to inquiries

>> No.6742027

Has anyone had a problem with having non-replicas confiscated or "lost" in customs?

>> No.6742039

I would like opinions on Pruany please.
I tried TBR & Yoybuy, and so far liked yoybuy best, but I can't use them anymore due to the no paypal thing.
TBR was ok, but I want to know if Pruany is better.

>> No.6742049
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6742049

I think I finally have decided on all the items in my order now...

Also, which shopping service do you prefer? I've always used Taobaospree (One time Taobaonow) and I've never had any problems but everyone in these threads seem to use either Bhiner or Pruany.

>> No.6742052

>>6742027
Yes, read the thread/archives...

>> No.6742056

>>6742049
TBS is my favorite. They might be a bit more expensive but I've never had an issue with them whereas I always hear about issues with the other SS.

>> No.6742096

>>6742049
That's cute as fuck anon.
Where did you get the pink skirt?

>> No.6742102

>>6738625
Link to the far right cream skirt?

>> No.6742110

>>6742056
Yeah, I always have been using TBS and they are so great with responding quickly

>>6742096
Here it is:
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=14604988100&spm=2014.12317209.0.0

The pink and green skirt is the same just different colors. They seriously have every color of this skirt I would ever want

>> No.6742119

Do anyone know if rilakkuma replicas would be destroyed by customs?

>> No.6742210

what's everyone's experience with taobaotrends? generally positive?

>> No.6742244

>>6742210

I've just completed an order with taobaotrends. They're very good, always got back to my emails within a day and let me know when things were out of stock and let me replace them with other items. They are a little pricier than other ss (10% fees), and don't offer SAL shipping. I've never used any other shopping service, but they seem pretty reliable.

>> No.6742258

>>6742049
Such a cute order!!!!! I love everything.

Can you send me the link to the blue shirt with the white bow?

I use Taobaonow and i'm really happy with them. There was a problem with my 1st order where they sent me the wrong top but all the other orders have been completely fine - i'm on my 4th order

>> No.6742285

>>6742049
Link to the longer wig?

>> No.6742316

Any chance that anyone would know if this could be confiscated in customs if I went through in purchasing this?

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.68.kFx6F1&id=20226184266

>> No.6742319

>>6742258
Thank you!

I just noticed when I sent in my order tp TBS that the blue of that blouse was sold out so I switched mine to a long mint volored with lace arms.
But here is the link anyway: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=17276744922&spm=2014.12317209.0.0

>>6742285
Wig
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=18620627898&spm=2014.12317209.0.0

>> No.6742373

>>6741289
shirt with bunny http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=23076528299&spm=2014.12317209.0.0

shirt with cat http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=9920355621&spm=2014.12317209.0.0

>>6741976
cat plushies: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=15661023365&spm=2014.12317209.0.0

>> No.6742376
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6742376

>>6742316

I very, highly, extremely doubt that will be confiscated.

The way it works is that the customs officers obviously have knowledge of all the really big brand names, so we're talking Chanel, Gucci, VW etc., those are things that can be recognized by sight.
For other Asian and lesser known big brands that are generally obscure in the West (Liz Lisa is a good example), there is a checklist that the officers carry with them that have the names of these designers written down on them.
When an officer comes across an item they're suspicious of being a replica (this is assuming they even see it in the first place. Opening your box is NOT the same as searching, as when opened they only glance at the top and if there's nothing there they seal it again and ship it off), they will look for a tag/label on said suspected replica and consult the list.

I've looked at your bag, and as far as I can see there's no identifiable tags so you'll be fine. It's bags with things like the Louis Vuitton print slapped up and down them that are the ones you need to worry about, or like the one I'm ordering (picture related) that is pretty fucking obviously a rep. The custom officers do not check every single parcel, that would be impossible, but everything typically goes through an x-ray,and even then they're not going to call in the sniffer dogs if they see a watch/bag on the monitor, they're too busy looking for knives and guns and shit.

>> No.6742381

>>6742376
Okay thanks! One more question though. Is it a good idea to request to have tags taken off of my items whether or not they ARE a replica? Or would that really depend on whether or not the item itself was a replica? Thanks in advance.

>> No.6742387

>>6742381

For this question I'm really not entirely sure. I would imagine so as no tags = very difficult to identify, unless you know, it's like mine and it has a giant TOTES VIVIENNE WESTWOOD GUISE written down the front haha

If I do succeed in smuggling in my reps via SAL I'll be sure to let /cgl/ know. If I don't, I'll also let you know my experiences.

>> No.6742393

First time taobao user here.
I heard something about having it shipped as DHL lessens the chance of stuff getting removed if replicas are found? Is this true or just dumb luck / total lie?

>> No.6742559

>>6742039
my first order was with pruany and after that i have ordered 3 times using yoybuy. I didnt have any problems with pruany, their cart is ok and they replied fast to my messages. They also refunded really quickly when needed (they charged too much domestic shipping and refunded it, i didnt even notice it). Im using yoybuy because i like them more and their english is a lot better (pruany's stuff english is quite bad, i wouldnt try to order preorder items etc). My experience with pruany was positive, but i have read that they have sent wrong items etc.

>> No.6742716

>>6742210
I used taobaotrends for my first taobao order and they were pretty good at responding to my questions in a timely matter! Their english is pretty good and they notified me if any of my items were out of stock.

I remember reading that if you ask them to ship it SAL they will, unless I'm confusing it with another SS!

>> No.6742728
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6742728

haha, bhiner

haha ;__;

>> No.6742739

>>6742393
i ordered some Rilakkuma stuff and was originally planning to use Airmail, but got this message - "Dear member,very sorry to tell you that your parcel has brand products,so we change to DHL to sent it out,the tracking number is [--------] ,you can track it in this link:
http://www.dhl-usa.com/en/express/tracking.shtml?nav=TrackBynumber"

so take that as you will

>> No.6742754

>>6742393
I've had some fake big name designer bags shipped safely through DHL in the past. Hopefully, everyone in this thread and whatnot buying replicas will be safe.

>> No.6742761

>>6742754

Do you know how much more expensive DHL is compared to SAL?
I don't know how to find out the weight of my items so I'm not sure...

>> No.6742770

>>6742039
I've feel like I've posted in every thread about this, but I had several really annoying issues with Pruany in two separate orders.

The first order, I used them because TBS was having communication issues and not responding to my emails or FB posts on their timeline. They ended ups ending me a pair of damaged shoes and asked me if I could repair them myself when I asked for a refund. They were cheap, so I dismissed the issue. They also sent me the wrong colour for an item (I ordered two pairs of tights; one pair black, one white. Both came in white).

In the end, I gave them the benefit of the doubt, since the items were small/cheap, and tried again.

The second order was an even bigger nightmare than the first. Their shopping cart system magically "changed" while I was in the middle of my order. Two items were out of stock from the shop I initially ordered from (I wanted to save shipping by getting them with other items from the same shop), so they restored that credit to my account. Later that day, I went to readd those items to my order from other shops that had them in stock.

I got a message saying "items arrived, cannot add new items to closed order". Apparently, my other items had arrived at their HQ, so my order was closed. I'd not had this happen in my first order, so I wasn't sure what to do. I submitted a second order and requested that it be added to the first. Nothing happened. So I sent a message to them and asked if they could add the items to my first order.

I was told this wasn't possible. So I asked if they could transfer the balance of my first order to the new order. I was told this was also not possible.

>> No.6742773

>>6742770
In the end, I had to keep recharging my account, even though they were sitting on my money, to pay for things. Finally, at the end, when they decided to combine shipping (after telling me the two orders would come separately), they charged me twice for shipping. When the order finally arrived, I was missing some small items (tights again). Because they had ignored me the first time I asked about wrong colours in my last order, I just decided to cut my losses (something like three bucks, whatever) and just never use them again.

>> No.6742788

>>6742770
>>6742773
Wow, pruany turned to shit recently. Sorry to hear about that.

I used them back when they just used an excel sheet, they were okay but had the same communication issues you mentioned

I can't imagine having to deal with all that you did! I would have definitely opened a PP case until they decided to free up my money, that wouldve gotten their attention

>> No.6742814

>>6742811
giving Bhiner a go*

>> No.6742811

>>6742788
Not even all that recent. This is about four and six months, respectively. If they've improved since then, I've yet to hear it. I've gone back to using TaoBao Spree and at the moment, I'm giving Bhiner. I've yet to have an issue with either of those, in spite of reviews from other people. So. Take what I say about Pruany with a grain of salt. I'm sure there are plenty of people who have had no issue ordering with them.

>> No.6743081

Has anyone who used yoybuy's forwarding system received their parcels yet?

>> No.6743111

>>6743081
Mine's on my way, they gave my the tracking number for the forwarding service but no update on a new tracking number yet. I emailed asking when there would be one and they said soon. They estimated 10 days for the parcel, but that was less than a week ago, so next week I'll be back here with an update.

I'm a little bit worried but I hope yoybuy knows what they're doing mostly.

>> No.6743146
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6743146

Where could I find this liz lisa bow?

>> No.6743188

>>6743146
Someone asks this question in literally every other taobao thread, using a Dakota picture

>> No.6743225

>>6743188

Even though everyone openly hates Koti, they secretly love the way she dresses.

>> No.6743261
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6743261

My stuff is still stranded in China since TBR hasn't replied to my e-mail asking for different shipping. But I finally made a collage and included some photos TBR took.
>10000 hours in ms paint

>> No.6743272

>>6742373
Thanks! Can you review both shirts when you get them? C:

>> No.6743279

>>6743261
photos of the mori tops on the top left and the slip/dress under them?

>> No.6743283

>>6742761
Honestly, I don't remember. It's been quite some time but I do remember it being kinda pricey.

>> No.6743301

Ok, I'm an idiot but I have always used EMS and I used SAL for the first time.....what website can I track my package from?

>> No.6743318

Anyone know a taobao shop that makes custom size pattern tights/panty hose?

>> No.6743376

>>6742739
wtf? but i thought rilakkuma items would be not confiscated. actually i bought three rilakkuma items from momoi, i think they have a physical store.

now i'm worried.

>> No.6743392

>>6743318

I second this, and any taobao shops that custom make things in general...

>> No.6743430

>>6743279
All the clothes folded up, which is why I didn't include them, sorry anon. I'll make a note to review those two here first when they arrive though.

>> No.6743683

>>6743301
http://www.packagetrackr.com/

I like this one because it can track it from both china and the us or most countries it's heading too.

>> No.6743694

>>6743081

Wait is this where you can drop ship them items if you figure out how to order it to them then they just figure out how to ship to you? Since you can use foreign cards to pay?

>> No.6743762

I bought some genuine Rilakkuma merchandise from taobao. I'm so worried about this whole custom thing, it would absolutely suck if they think the real stuff is fake. I still haven't shipped my stuff out, been waiting until this blows over.

>> No.6743779

>>6743376
all of my stuff arrived fine though - i ordered a bunch of rilakkuma towels, shirts and face masks

chill brah - ask your SS to pack the brand stuff on the bottom of your package if you're worried

>> No.6743858

>>6743146
From fucking Liz Lisa. They don't clone everything on Taobao.

>> No.6743868

>>6742728
so moe

>> No.6743902

I recently used pruany and everything went just fine. I was a little worried about the English issue but everything worked. Their cart system is a little weird but you figure it out soon enough. They have this option on their cart where you can add a picture of the item so you don't get the wrong color/size/whatever. I even asked them if they could take pictures of my items when they arrived and they did it took a couple of days though. Also I was able to add more things to my order while the other items were being bought/arriving. Sorry trying to remember as much as I can!

>> No.6743963
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6743963

>>6743858
the webshop releases like fifty new accessories each week, and sells out just as quickly... if the bow's a 2011 release then it's not out of the question to look for a replica on taobao

>>6743146
http://fenfenzhu.taobao.com/, similar stuff

>> No.6743974

>>6743858

I laughed. Some people actually believe taobao is a magic factory that poops out every replica evrrr.

>> No.6744337

Welp, I refuse to pay $70 for DHL shipping on 4 Liz Lisa replicas and a JSK so I guess I'll be waiting a month to ship my crap.

>> No.6744378

>>6743081
Same as >>6743111 really.

I opted for the forwarding service but the tracking number they issued can't be detected and no new tracking number has been sent. I have tried international tracking sites to see if there is any other information, but the numbers turn up invalid.

>> No.6744441
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6744441

Small shitty order to be added into a less small shitty group order.

>> No.6744559

Is anyone else having problems with taobaoring? I know they usually a bit slow but, they havent done anything with my order for almost a week now. I'm starting to get anxious because I need this stuff by next month.

>> No.6744658

>>6739094

Germany is super strict and they charge customs on every package that comes into the country.

>> No.6744661

>>6742770
>>6742773

Wow I don't think I'll use them, thanks for replying.

>> No.6744673
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6744673

I am so confused.
Why does it say 100% but still awaiting confirmation?And the pre-order thing even though it's available?

>> No.6744691

>>6744441
That polkadot bag is adorable! What shop is it from?

>> No.6744704

>>6744441
Link to Fullmetal watch?

>> No.6744714
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6744714

>Shop have pretty top/dress in banner
>It's not available in their shop

Well fuck you, I was going to give you my money

>Find 5 other clothes you want in the shop

You win this time, shop with pretty clothes, but next time you better have your banner clothes

>> No.6744723

>>6737128
That sounds like a shit idea and a waste of money. Why would you do that?
There isn't even rivalry between cosplayers and lolitas.

>> No.6744727

>>6744441

Link to Sukumizu?

>> No.6744782

Does anybody here have the Skype address for Sydney or James on Taobaring? Since MSN made the merge with Skype I think their links have been broken.

>> No.6744797

>>6744723
I feel like somewhere along the lines of that anon's posts, you missed something.

>> No.6744799

>>6742049
I love everything in this order. Link to shoes with lace?

>> No.6744831
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6744831

Is anyone else having weird confirmation orders with Bhiner?

I've got like 7 things in my cart, but the 3 from Krad and 1 from another company keep getting rejected for "can't contact seller".

I mean like, I click re-quote and literally less that 5 minutes later I get the message that they couldn't contact the seller.

>mfw they're apparently trying to get me to believe that they actually tried to contact the seller

>> No.6744834

>>6744559
Haha I don't think you know exactly how slow they are. It's normal for them to completely ignore your order for like 2 weeks. You have to e-mail them saying URGENT, but even then, I had a slow turnaround time. Seriously, just use another service if you're in a rush.

>> No.6744841

In either the last thread or the one before someone had pics of these t-shirts, they came in black and white with an inverse print of a bunny silhouette. Anyone know what I'm talking about?

>> No.6744895

>>6744691
I bought it and it broke after a month. Not worth the $7 plus shipping!

>> No.6744930

>>6744441
Link to polka dot short please?

>> No.6744939

>>6744799
Shoes
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=19108111775&spm=2014.12317209.0.0

>> No.6745023

Does anybody have those Creepyeha garter knock-offs? How big are they? I'm worried my thighs are too big for them.

>> No.6745055

>>6744841
Why don't you just.... check the last thread?

>>6745023
They're made to order so just specify your thigh circumference. I have monster thighs and that's what I did

>> No.6745229

Bampu.

>> No.6745453

>>6742049
link to the rainbow blouse?

>> No.6745479

>>6745453
Everything in the top row is in the same store

>> No.6745482

>>6745453
Rainbow Top
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=17011549021&spm=2014.12317209.0.0

>> No.6745487

Since no one else has yet
New thread >>6745244

>> No.6746044

>>6742049
link to the jumper in the top corner?

>> No.6747406

>>6738639
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w8873820304.16.rkfW90&id=18931163193
Sorry i forgot to say, it's the OP. JSKs are gone.