/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

any idea where I can find reputable shop that sells victorian illustration wood brooch like this? (or something similar)

Another one from Ista Mori
Actually some shops are releasing/'re-releasing some nice stuff but SSs aren't back yet...

Requesting your favorite otome kei shops, especially those with pieces in classic/muted colors?

>>7358912
>boots anon
they look kinda like the more fashiony version of spats boots to me. you can try searching things like 纽扣靴子, but you'll have to sift through a lot of uggs (so select a higher heel height to get rid of those)

>>7359497
I feel like I've posted my otome links a billion times already in these threads... you can find them pretty easily in the archives if you search "otome taobao"

>>7359655
whoops meant to quote >>7359631 about the otome links

but as for >>7359497, you can try things like 徽章木 or 徽章猫. I know I've seen zipper/amo/spank knockoffs with more watercolor-y motifs, but they're printed on basic metal brooches rather than on wood

>>7359625
Bhiner is back, just so you guys know. I had a package waiting for second payment and they let me know yesterday

What's a good shipping price for 1 or 2kg worth of items?

I'm about to try Chinabuy again and noticed they adjusted their shipping prices again

>>7359856
That shits expensive as fuck.

"make money from discounted shipping from friends" my ass

>>7359878
Ok cool, but can you explain why its expensive?
Or explain what is actually a good shipping deal to me?

>>7359878
I'm considering China Buy because the fees are all up and in front of you. Using other agents gives me anxiety that I'm gonna be landed with a $80 shipping fee or whatever and getting hit by unforseeable domestic fee and whatever.

>>7359856
What about yoybuy?

OP makes me think we should make a Taobao Thread-tan. To fill this CNY down time. I'm thinking she should be a hoarder of kawaii crap.

>>7359625
What is this print about? I can't make it out.

Asked in the mail thread, but:

Has TBS ever sent anyone else's stuff before they've paid for shipping? The other day my package (minus a few things I'm still waiting on) magically appeared at the post office. I was really confused as to how/why I had a package from China, and then I noticed the shipping label.

>>7360109
Not the poster but what I originally thought was a sad puppy looks like a set or gloves holding red cards with angels above and crosses. Took me awhile to see those gloves...

>>7359625
Do they do custom sizes?

Found a cute store. Dem shoes I can't fit into.
http://walk1978.taobao.com/index.htm?spm=2013.1.w5002-5058748102.2.dN7uoe

>>7360113
Yes, they sometimes do that.

>>7360159
So will I just pay them after CNY?
I was hoping to wait and save on shipping, as I still have a few items being made/held by shops.

Oh well, I might just have to add a few more items to make it worth the shipping.

>>7360244
I usually pay them at soon as possible, but I never had any items missing from my orders either...

>>7360259
No items were missing.
I still had three items being made before CNY. I had talked to Susan about whether they could be held during the holiday, as I initially wanted my other items sent out. However, when I realized shipping was going to be $40 for the first half of the items, I decided to wait and never paid.
Somehow my items were still shipped.

>>7359655
Ahhh thank you based anon! I hadn't thought to search for "button".

Im trying to buy a discounted bag using taobaoring, but the bag is not at the discounted price in my shopping cart. Do they just add the discount later to the final price?
Also in the cart all the shipping fees (the freight price) is at 0. Does taobao calculate the domestic shipping later? or are they doing some sort of sale?

>>7360370
Leave a note in the message box. Also I'm pretty sure you can manually put the price in

>>7360370
As other anon said, you can input the discount price. Also, domestic shipping is calculated after order is confirmed because domestic shipping is usually combined if they're from the same shop

http://shop65351557.taobao.com/ Found a shop with lots of blouses and sort of mori-ish items.

So all in all, is the hassle generally worth it?

Also, was SS can I use to use sea shipping? I checked the links in the sticky, couldn't find any.

Sorry, totally new to this

are there any shops that sell diamond socks/tights?

>>7361899

Typically if you buy from reputable stores, yes.

>>7361899
Its not worth if if you're buying generic as fuck things like i dunno, plain black cardigans, plain white tees and etc. But if you're buying fakes of more expensive stuff, I think its worth it(if it doesn't get seized by customs)

>>7360098
What about Yoybuy are you recommending?

What are the word for stickers? The one I use from google translate only gives me wallstickers..

Is there a term for rhapsody wigs on taobao?

>>7363688
>rhapsody wigs
those frizzy long ones?

you can find some here
http://wldcosplay.taobao.com/

>>7362566
Heres some shops I bought from! They're not wholesalers, which stickers usually are.

May as well get them from taobao if you have that tiny bit of space with nothing to fill it.

http://zakka-love.taobao.com/index.htm?spm=2013.1.w5002-4053287368.2.XP8ho8
http://shop35305991.taobao.com/index.htm?spm=2013.1.w5002-3576714614.2.04F9RE
http://shop35037969.taobao.com/index.htm?spm=2013.1.w5002-4298885600.2.cfq1Uy

>>7360135
I like the music in the background

I've looked through the FAQs and did some web searching, and I still can't figure this out. When an item has the price greyed out and crossed out with VIP next to it, does that mean that only VIP members can purchase it?

Any reviews on shoes that were in size 42? I saw a few and read the reviews of the people who purchased and they were all average, meh.

>>7364772
It means its on special for vip only. Anyone not vip can buy it at full price still, butt he discount only applies to vip members.

>>7364772
Example you go to Target, pay 40$ a year for VIP card, you get discounted price as compared to normal shoppers.
If you want the VIP price, you'd need to buy a VIP pass (which sometimes, isn't even worth it, especially fi you're gonna purchase from the store once)

>>7364772
I'll add more details in the FAQ answer since I guess I was not clear enough when I wrote it. The other anon posts explained it well.

>>7364775
>>7364778
Thank you very much! That clears it up for me. So this hat http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w137644-1816768636.47.bnAXQf&id=20720255405 for example, I would still be able to buy even without the VIP pass, but I just wouldn't get a discount?

>>7364787
pretty much

>>7364792
I'm so happy to hear that. I was worried that those items would be off limits to non-VIPs! Thank you.

http://www.easy-taobao.com/

This website seems too good to be true. Anyone tried it before? Been looking at the feedback they have gotten. I am more concerned about how much they charge.

>>7364016
Awesome, thank you!

I bought two copies of a doujin art book off of Taobao through Taobao Focus and after I confirmed the order every day, I then checked the item's page on Taobao to see that they ordered it twice, to a total of four copies of the artbook. Are they going to charge me twice or something, as in charge me a second time for two extra copies that I didn't buy?

>>7365051
SS don't usually buy before you pay?

>>7365131
...No? You pay everything but shipping beforehand. Why would they spend money before you've given it to them?

I'm looking for some Victorian Maiden style hair accessories. I ordered a couple from Surface Spell but I was very disappointed in them.

>>7365141
Really? I was hoping to order some of them, what didn't you like about them if I may ask?

>>7365140
Exactly. The way you word it makes it seem like they bought it before you even paid. Why would they buy two when you only paid for one?

>>7359856
still looking for an answer for this

Can anyone tell me what this means? At one point, Google Translate translated it as "Not large or child size" and now it says "Do large or child size"? Idk if this means that they'll do custom size or not?

不做特大或儿童尺码.

订做服装指尺寸表范围内指定数字或无现货的

具体可旺旺沟通

>>7365163
It seems that what they're saying is they bought an item but the SS bought it twice.

>>7365051
Depends on the SS, I guess. You'll need to talk to them.

>>7365319
It says they don't make big or children's sizes and that you should look at their size chart to make sure it fits since everything is made-to-order (or something like this).

>>7365348
Thanks, anon!

>>7365051
Wait, I'm confused. You wanted two copies of a doujin and then you checked the item's listing on Taobao and saw the item listing was four less than before? Because I'm confused how you know that they ordered four copies if the items haven't come in to your SS already. If it's the item quantity number on the item page you were looking at, it could be as simple as someone else buying up the other two copies?

>>7365598
No what I meant is that I bought two copies of it, they updated it so I saw that they did it right. I kept confirming, and a few days after they bought it again. The same exact order.

>>7365144

I got his one in two colours but one of them had big gap between the flowers in the middle. The flowers don't look that nice either. I also got the two flowers with pearl string, but instead of a comb I went with duals clips. It only has only clip, so I can't put it in my hair properly. Als the flowers were glued on really messy, luckily you can't see the bottom when wearing it but it looks terrible. I also got two single flowers, they were fine. Maybe they just rushed it because of the New Year, but I was very disappointing.

I think this was asked before, but I never saw the answer. Was curious about it today randomly.

Ive never made my own taobao order (its always been in group orders) but what stops someone from going to their credit card company after they receive their package, and saying they ordered something online and never got it, filing a chargeback?

I have no intentions to do this myself but ive always wondered. I cant imagine some middle man in china is able to do much if someone in north america claims they never received the package.

>>7366012
Probably proof from the mail service that it did indeed reach you.
Plus the knowledge that if you do that, they'll end up blacklisting you at the very least.

>>7365745
>I went with duals clips. It only has only clip, so I can't put it in my hair properly

Well that's dumb, and I would need clips too. Oh well... thanks for the review!

>>7366018
But what are they going to do with the proof? When its online, most credit card companies will side with you. Its not worth angering a customer over some random company in china.

Just curious if anyone's had any experience with it. I can see it as a huge potential money loss for a SS, wondering how they protect against it.

>>7366062
Somebody confessed to doing this already. They mentioned they felt terrible and stuff, but SSs have little protection other than blacklisting you. They would know your address, I suppose, and maybe end up banning the area you're from.

What's the possibility of a store re-releasing a limited edition item?
I'm so desperate for this one fucking print.

>>7366731
Depends, which store? And, since I'm curious, what item if you don't mind me asking?

Anyone seen these up? It's one of those fuzzy phone cases. There's only one store on storeenvy with them and they aren't in my phone's size (Even though the other relax bear cases come in my phone size, so I'm hoping the pink korilakkuma will too)

i'm checking taobao now, but just curious if anyone had seen one and remembered where it was

Any recommendations for stores that carry boots for REALLY small calves?

Does anyone know the quality of the products of Ciciworks? Any experiences or reviews?

>>7367405
Search 'idoll' and then whatever phone you have and they should pop up.

>>7368066
It's alright not too bad. You're getting pretty much what you're paying for. They look exactly like the stock photos but quality wise its ok. I got a 3 rose combs and a elaborate rose headdress like your photo. I tried the elaborate one on first and the pearl chain just fell apart I didn't even get to put on my head yet. The other combs were fine since they didn't have a chain. I still liked them though even though I had to fix one.

looking for something like this

what would the term be for plain hairclips? like the type you'd put under roses and stuff to make a headpiece?

Does anyone have keyword suggestions for items like these? I found a handful on ebay but I know I can get a better price than $8 a pop.

>>7368602
Can I buy directly in this shop, without any service? I have experience when I bought a lolita shoes (Antaina shop) just by writing them a letter to email.

>>7369499
古典女木发梳 ??

>>7369530
doubt it...

>>7360118
>>7360109
Not op but I'm pretty sure that the print is not finished, and was just a preview

i keep seeing tights sizes from anywhere to 40D to 120D, does anyone have a conversion chart? I can't even begin to figure it out and google was of no use

>>7369703
40D to 120D sounds like denier (fibres of the stockings) and not size. 40D is pretty thin and tears easily especially if you don't have slim legs. 120D is pretty sturdy and higher denier stockings are usually lined with fleece or wool or something for the winter.

>>7365141
Same. I only order the single rose clips from them now, at most.
For flower headdresses I usually turn to foxcherry but it looks like she is on hiatus again. So I'm about to dump my next order towards ciciwork. She has a lot of nice pieces, and I ordered some on the last GO I did. No pictures though, it was my friend's stuff. They're really solid.

What's your favorite shops for daily wigs?

>>7369718
diana luo

can anyone recommend me some nice classic loli-able sax chiffon blouses? (or at least direct me to some stores?) no matter how hard i look, all i find are black, white, and red/wine ones. have checked surface spell, infanta, DC, etc...the usual places.

>>7369736
Kids yoyo is gonna have a sax polyester one if you don't mind polyester:
http://yetanotherjfashionblog.tumblr.com/post/76510893589/new-blouse-from-kidsyoyos-puppet-doll-series

>>7359497
Source on these?

Any search terms for displays like this?

>>7368066
I have this exact headdress and it's great, the colour matches the navy AATP use so well.

>>7370946
seconding, I would love some like these.

>>7370946
I got one at Daiso for $1.50. I don't know where else they're sold though.

Anybody know where to get this sweater and other cute Sailor Moon related apparel?

>>7371284
dropped pic

>>7371144
i would play for a ss for this shit

>>7370946
Not what your looking for 100% but I found this:

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-3464668004.41.rrcCFe&id=16320481193

Could someone help me find swarovski crystal pens? Aswell as chokers.

>>7371317

Daiso has locations outside of Japan. There are several in California, and in countries outside of the US.

They have an online shop in English as well, though it doesn't have all their inventory and only sells wholesale 10/24/etc-packs of items.

>>7369718
kariss or maiji

>>7369707
oh ok thank you

>>7371369
This is also cute
I have found this so-far looking for cake displays, but it feels to classy to display my plastic ap shit.
also, the nightmare that would happen if I pushed it off my nightstand in my sleep or something.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.1.lLVeut&id=21085475968

>>7371755
Oh god, that's amazing. I'd just be worried about shipping, since it looks ceramic or something breakable...? I'm going to look for some plastic ones, I'll check back in if I find any good ones.

>>7371763
Pruany has gotten me glass things in one piece before, just specify that they need to wrap it EXTRA GOOD. Got a teapot and something that included a steal rood in the same package once and they both survived lol
Only plastic ones I have found look like ass, lets keep looking anon!

>>7371767
Really? Maybe I'll try Pruany, then! I use Bhiner, and even when I ask them to be extra careful with items, then tend to just throw them in. (I've only asked with bags, before. None of them sustained much damage during shipping but I asked them to wrap the bag so nothing could scratch it and they didn't.)
But yeah, I haven't found anything good yet, either! But the search continues, haha.

>>7371793
ugh I've been making so many typos today, must be the snow. I meant they not then.

>>7370946
>>7371794
Ok, here's what I've found so far. (You can tell halfway through I give up on finding plastic ones, haha.)
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.94.w31LL8&id=26333720574
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.411.8jo2g0&id=35423057006
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.5.ZlOk4Q&id=35180842591
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=13468953471&ali_refid=a3_420434_1006:1102485657:6:%B5%B0%B8%E2%C5%CC:0b13aaed51412304e6043fb3b5cbe74a&ali_trackid=1_0b13aaed51412304e6043fb3b5cbe74a&spm=a230r.1.17.6.86i0aG
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.0.0.7bl0R1&id=15423163926
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w4004-2796846682.7.jZOcrw&id=17716628269

and last but not least, my favorite.
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.245.yC8WDz&id=35381917557
(just kidding, but when I found it I thought it was hilarious.)

>>7371755
>>7371767
I suggest you girls look in the Swimmer TMall store. It's direct from Swimmer, an include lots of cute storage things. It's mostly all paper or plastic and cheap but solid quality.

>>7371817
I had no idea they had a tmall store. I know where a majority of my next taobao order is coming from, now. Thanks!

>>7371817
Are Swimmer "replicas" sold on taobao different in quality/etc to actual Swimmer the ? Talking specifically about the infamous biscuit bag. I'd rather buy the original but was just wondering.

>>7372209
I saw the biscuit bag replicas in person and they are so flimsy.

>>7372251
Thanks anon, I'll wait for a re-release/find a secondhand one then!

Whats the difference the an*tai*na shops? also how long do they generally take to ship from when you order.

Whats the banner on this store say?

http://hrdy.taobao.com/

anyone with a frugirls account to recommend?

I want that %20 off

>>7372565
i don't understand all the words, but something like
>don't lose your dreams
>(they will) come true in reality
>thank you lovely little ladies for supporting our business all along!
>*bows*

>>7372606
if you look up frugirls reviews online, the youtube videos have emails for the inviter discount

>>7372606
there's mine in the field anon
I'm also going to use them

>>7372606
mine?

>>7372691
>>7372606
how can you tell if you got the discount or not?

>>7372709
I think they apply it on checkout? I would message them to make sure though. Then if you do a video review you get some kind of credit for your next purchase

Is Golden Week/CNY over yet? Has anyone had a second invoice for any of the Forest of Pipe Organ items?

Sorry, I don't usually Taobao.

Hey guys. Taobaospree is asking me this:
>How much invoice value for custom clearance you want me to declare?

I thought they automatically marked down and labeled as gift...?
What do I reply?

>>7372851
...Yes, that's why they're asking you. Reply however much you need for your country to not tax you...? Why are you asking us if you understand the question?

>>7372851

Just whatever value you want declared on the customs invoice. What's a good, believable value depends on your country, and what you've ordered. You're right, they normally do it automatically to around 10-20USD. Maybe it's just the agent you're using.

>>7372770
You should ask your SS to check ASAP, I think the second payment already went up because girls have gotten their dresses. Usually you have to keep track of these things yourself, SS won't always do it for you.

>>7372966
Thanks. I'm using celestial_delinquent and when I asked about it before anons told me she would contact me. I'll drop her an email; she's probably busy.

Getting antsy over this preorder. Anyone know when Dark Box's Organ Forest supposed to be released?

>>7372989

Have you got S? I think they're doing final payment for that.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w4004-2230761298.3.Fw59wv&id=37091255713

>>7372992
already paid. Just waiting.

>>7372977
I know she's super busy at the moment, it might take her a few days to get back to you.

what are some terms for those JetJ socks?

Can someone please help me with reading this?

>>7373486
Starting from the left
Woman and Man height

Woman and Man bust

Woman and Man waist

Woman and man hip]

>>7373350
What JetJ socks? What is with all these really vague questions.

whats the term for sheer tops

>>7373535
Specifically I'm lloking for the black ones with the white rabbit on them, but any are fine. I used to have links to the angel ones but I lost them when my shopping cart glitched.

these are bottom lashes right?
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-5222717078.46.swipkW&id=7102369368

Does anyone have some listings for some to the floor (or close to) black wigs?

Does anyone have any links/search terms for randoseru?
I see them all the time on Taobao reseller Storenvys and such, but I can't seem to find them on Taobao itself.

>>7373602

yes

>>7373904
theres something up with wearing what looks like a mailbox on your back but they look cute and sturdy on their own

i remember one of the keyterms for these was "slimming", i use it on the search now and found this

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.0.0.9qoI0w&id=19899341460

>>7373904
Try "日本 小学 书包"

Is all of antaina stuff made to order? I want a simple pair of shoes and they have the perfect ones, but waiting a whole month for custom made is a pain...

is it possible to find those fake thigh-highs that are actually stockings, with the part near the crotch at least 50 denier? All my taobao stockings that are less than 50 denier ladder after a few wears. I'm willing to pay more for something more durable.

Can you post links to lolita shops that don't sell replicas please?

>>7374403
Could you read the the OP post and go through the spreadsheets, please?

>>7374114
Yes, everything is made to order.

>>7373904
http://shop57740696.taobao.com/

>>7372261
there are a lot of 2nd hand swimmer bags on y!ja. i personally just won one NWT for cheaper than the replica

So I have my first knock off purse on it's way (Vivienne Westwood) And though I feel like I"m dooming it by asking, what happens if something gets confiscated? Do you just report that it was taken to your taobao SS? Obviously I'm not looking for money back or anything since I took the risk by ordering it. I'm just curious about what you guys do if something gets taken by customs.

>>7374114
It really only takes a month if they are backed up. I've had shoes arrive in less then 3 weeks before.

Has anyone found the link for these replicas? I've only ever seen them on this storenvy.

>>7374403
>>7374403
That picture is so cute!

>>7374893
im pretty sure those are from antaina but im not sure

>>7374903
I know they are, but I can't find them on the site, so I was l wondering if anyone had the link.

>>7374893
those are so ugly why anon

>>7374893
There's gotta be an easier way to get Crocs.

>>7374880
>>7374430
Welp, I guess at least I'll have time to wait and order the coat that will only be in stock in march... thanks, anons.

>>7375080
Idk, I like tokyo boppers but am not sure I want to shell out 200+ for a pair that I might not like on?
I was hoping there would be a better heel option.

Does anyone have some favorite shops for craft supplies? Especially jewelry making and scrapbook/paper crafts? (I am familiar with the spreadsheet/search terms - just looking for some new places to try out as I'm getting bored with my same old)

>>7374880
Not the original asker but if I ordered within a week do you think they would be ready and shipped by early to mid April?

Can anyone help me with a search term for fabric dye? I found some on e-bay thats a powder (you mix it with water and salt at home or something like that) and I was wondering if they would be cheaper/in more colors online. Thanks for any help!

I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask but some of you might have experience with this. I've ordered from taobao before but those were smaller orders. This order weighs around 3/4kg with 11 pieces of clothing in it. And I was wondering if it's still save to send it out as a gift and to lower to value?

Like my SS just had to harass antaina to ship out shoes I order weeks ago...Anyone else have this problem?

>>7375806
Depends on where you live, I guess. My orders usually range around 4kg and TBS sends it out reduced to below my country's custom fee limit. I've only been hit once, but that's because of DHL.

any reviews of krad lanrete's flora skirt?

Are images not loading for anyone else on Weibo? I've tried on my phone and desktop, with the same result.

I know it's not directly Taobao related, but i've seen a few of you say you follow Taobao shops on Weibo, so it seemed the best place.

My cookies aren't blocked, images are not blocked. It's just Weibo.

>>7375815
Why didn't you order directly from Antaina? They ship overseas themselves. And don't forget they are just coming off of CNY/Golden week so chances are they have only resumed production for roughly a week, and had been stopped for nearly a month.

>>7375573
Unless something drastic happens (or they are ridiculously backed up from CNY/golden week) you will definitely have them before then.

>tfw I have large shoulders (40cm) but am otherwise petite
>cannot fit into cute blouses on taobao
>cannot fit into store blouses without going up to L
>decide to look into men's dress shirts
>most common sizes start at 43cm
>tfw

>>7376352
nice try fatty

>>7376352
Just to let you know you can get custom blouses from dear Celine and kidsyoyo and they do a great job. But please get fitted by a professional first and bring a body chart for them to fill out and then send the actual body chart image to your SS.

My problem (you probably also suffer from this which is huge in terms of how blouses fit) is I have extremely square shoulders. The line of my shoulder starting from the base of my neck does not gently angle down it is almost a straight line to the end of my shoulder. It really makes blouses fit terribly.

But look into bespoke from DC and kidsyoyo. I love my custom blouses from them. Just, again, get professionally fitted first.

>>7376407
Oh, I didn't know tkidsyoyo and DC can do custom. I'm not a loli but I've been looking at some loli shops for the blouses, so thanks for the advice. I will definitively get myself fitted.

>>7376397
Girls with large shoulders exist you know.

>>7376397
normally i hate on fat turds but this i can understand.
my sister was getting a dress made and literally her width was as well 40 on the dot. by no defs fat.

>>7372383
seconding

>>7376352
Fucking this.
>waist measurement size S
>bust measurement size S
>hip measurement size S
>jk massive-ass shoulders
>blouses all have gapping even though I'm basically flat

>>7376352
and you still haven't learnt to take blouses in?

>>7376534
this every time! my shoulder are around 42cm, while my waist is size s. all the the taobao items I don't fit.

I figured this would be the best place to ask, but does anyone have experience with rakuten and buychina? I want to try it out but I'm iffy.

>>7376534
>>7376559
>>7376352

>tfw 31-23-31, 5'2"
>tfw 18 inch shoulders
>foreveralinebacker.jpg

>>7376753
Why would you use buychina for rakuten, a Japanese website?

>>7377397
um. what?
Linebackers are large.

Anyone here bought kigus from Taobao?
How are the sizing usually? My height is right in the middle of the range for S, but should I go a size up anyway just in case?

>>7377439
It's obviously sure they want experience on both websites.

>>7377871
Most kigus listings have sizes.
Depend on how you wanna wear it, if you want it extra saggy take M, but if you want it just right, take S.
(I'm 172 CM and fit into M but wnated saggy so took XL)

>>7375833
Thank you anon. I will ask around some more locally.

anyone else getting hella errors on taobao?

>Sorry! System escape to go!
>Temporarily unable to process your request ...
>You can first stroll Taobao

>>7378358
Yeah, it's fucked up.

>>7378358
it's mostly tmall for me

Any specific word for "luggage tag"? I searched it in english and some came up but it's not too many results.

What are the chances of finding a legit Polaroid Instax on TB?

>>7378578
Specifically a couple's pair? Or set of 2?

>>7378578
Specifically I am looking for a couple's set or a pack of two

>buychina
"we make it our goal to respond to your orders in 24 hours!"
>contact them multiple days before the site said they'd be off for chinese new years

>6 days after their holiday is over, they finally get to me

>item is sold out

I love this site's layout, but damn, this is the 3rd time they did this to me, they've done this even without holidays. are there any other shopping services I can go through that are similar and trusted?

>>7378578
this might help

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=19775986226

When is Surface Spell's blouse supposed to be out?

>>7379508
Oh, that's cute!

>>7377444
Not that anon but 18 inch shoulders is quite large. My measurements are similar (I have a bigger waist) and my cross-back (which is what I guess they mean by shoulders) is about 25cm or something. (25cm is 10 inches ish).

Are there any sellers that does commissions for a good price? Taobao agents aren't very helpful at finding those

>>7376352
hey, look at The Floral Notebook for custom size blouses in chiffon! Make sure you make the wrist length the actual SLEEVE length; some other girls that I know had that problem in communication during the order (or just ask to clarify just in case).

Also, cmloli has nice CHEAP custom size blouses but leave a couple centimeters extra in your arm circumference because I got fatter and their blouses don't have elastic... The standard blouses are slightly small because of stiff cotton. http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.81.WRj7qC&id=20497535917

Hey guys Ive been looking for a shirt like this in brown, obviously this on isnt availble, but when ever I find one I like its either sold out or doesn't come in brown.

Anyone seen anything simular?

>>7380332
Interested in this too, I've been looking for some blouses in this style too (the sleeves) in black and offwhite/ivory

>>7380332
>>7380343
I could've sworn I had more mainstream-type stores that sold loliable blouses bookmarked, but this is all I have atm. don't know about the selection of brown blouses, though
http://youmy.tmall.com/

>>7375779
衣服染料

>>7374164
you can try searching for false thighhighs and select "thicken" under thickness to get the more winter-ish variety, and those tend to be higher denier

>>7373808
your best bet seems to search by specific length (in this case, 150cm was in the item name)
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=18765606357

/r/ing help with translation on this so I can figure out what size i need to order please and thank you

Looking desperately for a replica of the MILK heft shaped bag in gold, since the real thing is too damn expensive and it's a hell to font it on auction sites. I only get medical results when I tried "heart shaped bag" (in Chinese obviously)
Please help :(

>>7380684
I'm not a pro, but just incase no one has sauce, have you tried typing the brand name MILK then "heart shaped bag"? maybe adding the words "gold" and "metallic"? Just tryin to help sorry I can't be of more use

>>7380684
Here you go, anon.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?&id=36457755747

>>7380680
I've seen these charts before.
Basically it's showing which model is which and how tall they are and how much they weigh.
EX : Model Suzy wears who is 150cm and 95kg wears size M.
(though it's not wise going with this because everybody is different)

>>7380716
based anon, blessed be thy

>>7380722
oh okay I was wondering what the different faces were

maybe I'll just order the largest size and pray for a miracle? I'm 171cm and slim so idk

>still fat western ass compared to chinese small

>>7380726
...thy um name and stuff holy shit I just trailed off like an airhead

I am about to join a Taobao GO and I want to buy large sized lolita/loliable cute shoes. However it can't be a preorder of an item or something custom that will take more than 2 weeks.

Does anyone know ready to ship shoes in size 26.5 (My typical BL shoe or size 10 in US measure)

>>7381034
to be honest, i've never seen shoes on taobao that big without having them custom sized. I'm size 24.5 and it's hard enough to find shoes that fit.
Antaina shouldn't take all that long to make shoes, though; they usually make the items in a week, from my experience.

>>7381037
>Antaina
Is this the correct link to the shop? >http://shop33988685.taobao.com

I'm looking for a Cardcaptor Sakura cosplay, more specifically her winter red coat/dress thing.

I saw it on HMHM, but I've heard bad things about their quality and shipping. Does anyone know of another shop that may have it?

Or just search terms for Cardcaptor cosplay. I'm having trouble finding anything.

Pic related.

Custom sizing would be nice, because I typically need longer sleeves than most Taobao shops offer.

>>7381201
Sorry, I meant search terms to find this specific dress.

I'm not sure what to look for, because "red dress" in addition to cardcaptor cosplay isn't showing anything.

Are there any shoe shops that regularly carry a size 42?

I'm looking for a specific type of boots, and I keep finding ones that are perfect, and then... they only go up to a 39 or 40.

Or shops that'll do custom sizes?

>>7381034
26.5 is more 10.5/11 rather than 10, 26 is 10. Bodyline shoes run weird and some tend to be really small, the dictionary has terms for large sized, i also know rose melody has some larger sized ones.

>>7381201
Can't help you, but that dress is so cute!

>>7381273
I actually just found one! Took going through 30 pages of cardcaptor cosplays, but I finally found one.

No custom sizing, unfortunately, but I really don't feel like continuing to search for such an obscure costume of hers on top of custom sizing.

Also I might be a bit of a weeb and just wear it as a dress, because it's god damn cute.

>>7381201
I've only heard good things about HMHM so I don't know what you're referring to.

>>7381280
Just in case you'd be interested

>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=20091092807

Also, it's more accurate than HMHM's, so there's another bonus.

I guess, since Sakura wears a black turtleneck under it anyway, if the sleeves are too short I can treat them like blazer sleeves and have my turtleneck sleeves stick out a bit underneath.

>>7381286
I heard from multiple anons that their shipping speed was shit, and that their quality was all over the place.

One girl said she bought 4 pieces from them and only 2 were actually wearable, and one took upwards of four months to arrive.

>>7381291
Uhh, well, I just took a closer look at the size charts. Am I crazy, or does that say 40 cm sleeves?

That's ~ 15 inches. That's like... midget arms.

>>7381291
I've been waiting almost 2 months for one blouse from them. And it's supposed to be for a coord I hope to wear to quite an important event, if it's bad quality I'll be so pissed.

>>7381308
The dictionary says it's skirt length.

>>7381308
That's "skirt length."

Where can I find a chiffon blouse with sleeves like pic related? And what would I search for to find sleeves in that style?

>>7381322
Oh. Alright. I'm apparently chinese blind.

>>7381326
they're princess sleeves
the floral notebook can make a custom chiffon princess sleeve blouse for you, check out their FB

>>7381326
Dear Celine and Chess Story on taobao both have similar blouses.

I'm ordering from TBS but I'm kinda wondering about the fee they want me too pay. When I calculate item cost + domestic shipping + service fee, it doesn't add up to the price I need to pay. I check the sheet they gave me and I can't figure out what I'm missing. Is there another fee I need to know of?

>>7381390
PP fee?

>>7381390
How large is the difference?
Sometimes agent use their own currency rate instead of the one used right now.

Anyone know of a shop with gyaru wigs and wigs with the clip on twin tails, good for daily use?

>>7381536

I recalculated everything and I think this might be the issue. Currently the difference is about 120 HDK more than I calculate it should be. How would I point this out to TBS?

>>7381558
I've got this one.
>http://enew.tmall.com/

>>7380716
I have this bag from that seller and t is of good quality, size, no loose threads and the zipper functions nicley

>>7381669
> Iraqi girl
> wheelbase

Beautiful.

>>7381769
It's wonderfully Engrish but the shop has a ton of different styles for wigs.

>>7374417
It's too confusing, they don't really say if the shop has replicas or not, except for maybe a few on hellolace... :/ I don't know about prints and stuff, some shops use codes to say it's a replica, I just don't want to end up with one, I want shops with original stuff only, would be nice to have some help here. :( I just saw a Angelic pretty pony bag replica that had no indications at all it was a replica, following all the tips on these guides.

>>7381866
If you see something that looks like a brand design on Taobao, 95% of the time it's a replica. If it doesn't look like brand, then it's probably not a replica.

Anyone ever asked their SS for a custom cosplay? (like sent a picture of a cosplay + a tb store) if so, how did it go?
I'm looking for a Tharja/Panne cosplay

Has anyone ever bought large plushies from Taobao? Like, around 40cm tall? I've never bought any plushies from Taobao and I've got two big ones in my order. I'd like to know what the shipping damages would be like for them, if someone has experience they'd be willing to share. I'd say my order is at 3kg without them, just clothes and accessories.

>>7381558
i was gonna saw enew as well

>>7381669
Thanks, anon! Any ones in particular you would recommend?

>>7381866
I've seen a few taobao shops where it looks like the artist sells some of their brand. But they make a lot of original accessories and things like that. Following replicas, it's easy to tell which prints have replicas made of them. You can also tell easily by the quality. With bags, a dead-giveaway is the presence of a logo. The pony bags out there (from Decoration Dream) have an AP logo on them. The replicas do not. Though some bag replicas appear to have logos on them (like the Milk ones I see floating around storenvy) but you can tell it's a replica because of the price tag. It helps to be a bit informed.

>>7382296
I haven't bought any but I have this one bookmarked to buy.
>http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.w4011-3154916275.220.WzX2yG&id=18210852953&rn=3a7094652d24556ac6f58cb5c41f9eb9
$10.66

Holy crap this is only $2.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.123.ZiGdtz

Hoping someone has seen this wig somewhere?

really loving the color and I'm looking through listings now, just hope maybe someone has seen it and remembers off the top of their head the shop

>>7382718
It just looks like a styled wig.
Try "AMO" with the Chinese word wig in Taobao.
or try "芋头假发"

>>7382702
That link doesn't seem to work, anon.

>>7382718
or I guess maybe it's this one, just the colors show up better in the beret photo? http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.47.Q9uIe3&id=26844712249

>>7382722
>>7382719
I think I found the best match here http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.100.CQMYhi&id=20987243537 I should have just hit enter before asking haha, it was on the second page of gradiant purple wig search

>>7382721
Whoops, sorry.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.123.ZiGdtz&id=19205843756

This is what im waiting for. Small order.. I wish TBT updated when something arrives to them, just so I can keep up with how its going.

>>7374877
It just gets taken away and you get nothing back.

>>7374877
>>7382936
On the subject, has anyone actually had something like that taken away, in the US or otherwise? I was actually interested in some Vivi stuff myself and that always worries me.

>>7383093
You can look in the archives for lots of stories regarding that. There was a time when China were really cracking down on knock offs and even destroyed items that weren't knock offs. Now, it's less of a problem, but there's always a risk.

>>7374877
will be taken and destroyed, and you will receive a notification. i got a scary looking letter once lolz, and never bought replicas again

How does customs even tell if something's a knockoff? Especially if it`s a lesser known asian brand like Vivi.

>>7381686
different anon here, is the gold a pale/soft gold? Trying to match it some shoes I have.

>>7381286
their custom sizing is pretty shit, takes fucking forever and they add 1-2 sizes up for everyone, if you order bespoke you better give them couple of inches size smaller than your true measurements

>>7381335
>>7380156
is there any special reason why you keep recommending this specific shop? nothing against floral notebook but her works look...basic, they don't look bad just...not...extravagant like DC's hime sleeves.
it sounds like taobao is a bad place to go for hime blouses or something.

>>7383167
I have all 3 colors from that listing and they're wonderful. Really stiff and well constructed, zipper is sturdy with cute gold heart pulls, and the pleather is nice and soft. Only downside is the 'milk' printing is really fake and large, so I've removed it with some acetone gently. Be careful if you do this as acetone tends to fuck up pleather. The gold is a sort of faded, champagne looking color. The seller photos are pretty dead on. Quality is 10/10, I've bought the knockoff bags from the other shop before (真空城堡, glass castle or some shit) and it was shit. The bag was super flimsy, the pleather was soft and snagged and ripped easily, and the pointy part wore down. The carrying capacity was also smaller and it didn't have a cute zipper.

Pruany fucked up my order again. I thought I'd give them another chance after last time... well yesterday I paid for the shipping of my package and there was some money left over in the "balance" which was refunded to be straight away. Today I get a message saying they have weighted the items wrong and that I have to pay shipping AGAIN. If they hadn't refunded me so quickly, I'd still have enough to cover it. I'm pissed off. The first time they refunded me was because the dress I wanted "wasn't available" (it was scheduled to be released the next day, they just didn't bother waiting). I'm never using Pruany again, I keep losing money to Paypal with every "recharge". Their English sucks as well.

>>7383195
thank you for the great info anon! On my to-buy list now.

>>7383120
>>7382936
I'm aware it gets destroyed and you get a letter. I was just wondering if you tell your shopping service just to give them a heads up that it happened. Like I said I'm not asking for money back, I know I'm taking the risk by ordering knock offs.

>>7381040
http://shop35767391.taobao.com/

This is the one I always use, but I know they have several shops. Honestly though you can buy directly from antaina yourself by using their email. It will be cheaper in the end.

>>7383191
No, their blouses look really nice in person and idk if dc still had their fab hime blouses still in stock. I don't know of other Taobao shops with custom size hime blouses, otherwise I would recommend them! I was considering linebacker anon's shoulders too.

Has anyone found any cute medical-ish bags? Like anything with the red cross or something? Doesn't have to be an actual doctor's bag, just fits the theme. So far all I've found is a kids toy kit with a bag.

>>7383242

There's no real procedure or recommended action, just do whatever you personally feel is right. Some people don't see the point, others like to give their SS a 'just FYI'. Your SS probably won't care, and they almost certainly won't refund you the money. The only real thing that has come of it is that some SS won't buy replicas of well known companies.

Has anyone bought this specific CP petticoat?
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.w4002-189502914.46.GnaTed&id=1782013154
How is it?

>>7376352
Today, I learned that having 41 cm shoulders as a 175 cm dude makes me a malproportioned freak.

Can someone who has the Infata Snow White jsk tell me which size I should get?
I can't tell if S or M would be better.

5'8 34-25-35

Can someone who has the Infata Snow White jsk tell me which size I should get?
I can't tell if S or M would be better.

5'8 34-25-35

also any photos?

Does anyone have any preferred shops for cheap fake eyelashes? All I can find are wholesale or "You pay X price for one set even though we show you a box full!"

>>7384526
I have it in L and it's too big for me since I lost weight. I'm about 5'1 31-26-38 now. The top part has lacing + shirring in the back, but it's still a little loose when the laces are tightened. I think an M would be alright.

> Sorry for not helping lots

>>7384550
would you mind a quick comment review on how you like/liked it, the material and colour? I'm planning on losing weight, but it shouldn't be more than an 1" on the bust and waist at most

>>7384541
My measurements are 31-23.5-34 at 5'3.5" And I got size S. The bust part feels relatively snug on me, but it could probably be less so if I unlaced it.

Please excuse the shitty coord and selfpost

>>7384636
Nice, it's cute. Will clean up the room for you.

>>7384636
>>7384619
The material feels really nice and solid for the bodice. The skirt is lighter material, but still is pretty good quality; don't wear a dark petticoat under it, though, because the material is thin enough that the color will be thrown off a bit, if that makes sense.

>>7384639
haha, yea, room is decidedly unkawaii

>>7384636
Alright Medium it is, while my bust isn't large, I don't want to chance it being too tight to zip. It looks lovely anon! Does the rose on the bodice come with it?
>>7384647
Thank you :)

>>7384636
>>7384673
Although will it lace tight enough to fit my waist?

Okay so..
I needed to get some last minute cosplay things that can't be bought on eBay, so I put in an order with TBR (who I always order from) and e-mailed them saying I needed the package asap.
One item wasn't available in the shop - fortunately this is the one thing I can buy back at home -. I wasn't charged for the item or anything, so good good so far.

Just checked to see if any items had come in yet, this is what I see?
An "incomplete" purchase bar because the item that wasn't available haven't arrived.
Should I expect TBR to wait for the item to become available, or can I expect pictures and a shipping quote later today or tomorrow?

I need it in a month so I can't really wait for them to go "item wasnt available want to wait???" in a week or something.

>>7384734
generally they wait till everything is in. message them if you'd like things mailed sooner without that last item.

>>7384740
Okay, thanks - Just sent them a mail about it!

Also, not sure who else has bought from TBR lately, but this year they've been pretty fantastic at dealing with CNY unlike last year. Just a heads up for whoever might be avoiding them at the moment.

>>7384751
you might want to qq them, they respond much faster

bump

>>7384673
>>7384687
I feel like it should be able to lace up tightly enough, but it might be a tad loose.
It actually comes with the rose I'm wearing on my head, which is a darker shade of red. In most of the stock pics, it shows the roses as pinned on the chest, but I have no idea how to do that with the roses I was given, since there's only a hairclip type thing on the bottom of them.

>>7384842
Hopefully, I just talked to the shopkeeper and they said I should get M since S might be too short. I hope they didn't mind my newb Chinese.

>>7383156
Thy typically only gun for the big typical everyone brands like LV, gucci, liz lisa, VW etc. Don't really care for smaller unknown niche brands like replicas of AP or such.

I found this tumblr a few minutes ago and I thought I'd share it with you:

http://seeallbaby.tumblr.com/

looking for a pretty decent maid outfit and im having a hard time, any suggestions

>>7385201
Eh. Not really that funny but that's probably because I use the site enough that now I understand what most of those posts are saying.

Try this one.
http://taobaofinds.co.vu/post/77342688149/best-engrish-translation-ive-seen-in-ages

Pruany's website is under maintenance. Pretty warry, but kinda trust them since it'll be my 4th order with em.

I'm paranoid about accidentally buying a replica. How do you know if a shop's selling replicas or not?

>>7385837
You don't. You have to know your brands or else you'd otherwise would not know.

Shops generally don't say "LOOK AT THIS IT IS A REPLICA OF THIS ITEM DOH HOH"

Has anyone seen oojia's perfume bottle replica? I'm considering buying one since it doesn't pop up much, it's not quite a dream dress, and I want to wear it more casually. I saw a photo of someone who bought it and it looked nice, but I'd like to know how it compares

For KL's jellyfish rerelease, Clobba says they're only doing custom sizing right now.
Does that mean they'll have normal sizes available in May?
I don't have enough money right now...

>>7386069
Wait what?
>*Cannot be custom

>>7385891
What are you talking about? It's for sale all the time.

>>7386069
That's weird, it said on their site that custom sizing wasn't available. I'm still waiting on them to reply to my email...

>>7386074
>>7386076
Oh, is that so? Sorry I haven't checked the KL thread.
I saw this yesterday on Clobba though:
>"Krad Lanrete items can only be custom made during the Reservation Period. After the reservation period, the item cannot be custom made and you can only order from the available sizes"
and the jellyfish dresses were already up for reservation.

>>7386081
That statement on the top is the general statement for krad lanrete.

On the side of the jellyfish items, there's: >*Cannot be custom
meaning it one of the exceptions to the statement above.

>>7386086
Ah, thanks anon. Guess I missed that

>tfw going to miss out on jellyfish dress

>>7386090
Are they not releasing it again??? Damnit, I wanted the jellyfish dress too.

Anyone have sauce on >>7367555 ?

>>7386413
They're releasing it through Clobba.

>>7386715
here's the source
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.0.0.b7pKtB&scm=1007.10009.257.0&id=17969450737
but the reason why i posted looking for it is because it's sold out in all but black. oojia is reselling them for around 38 shipped, but i just can't deal with the markup haha

>>7386726
Holds your hand.
Damn anon, it's so gorgeous.
Can you link me to oojia? I can't seem to find it.

CEL is rereleasing their stained glass print, prices are the same as the first release and they say it will probably not be released again.

JSK page here:http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=19944950631&spm=a310v.4.88.1

>>7386413
They are still releasing it, Anon probably meant that they need a custom sized dress. So since they aren't doing Custom sized then they are out of luck.

>>7387438
Actually I just don't have money to do a reserve now (I fit into a M), so I thought Clobba meant that they would do custom sizes now and rerelease "normal" sizes later.

>I hope they do another rerelease fml

I'm really excited to beef my wardrobe up a bit. It always seems like a lot of stuff when I list it out, but in a picture it doesn't seem nearly as large an order. Regardless, excited to not be a one-blouse-wonder.

We're in autosage. Making new thread .

New thread:
>>7388190

>>7385525
>Site is still down
Ugh what the hell

New thread in case anyone didn't see >>7388190