Compare Shopping Agents Before Buying

Comparing Chinese shopping agents before placing your first order is one of the most important steps in the buying process. Each agent offers different service fees, shipping rates to different countries, QC photo policies, storage durations and platform features — and the best choice depends entirely on your location, budget, product types and personal preferences.

FindHaul groups reference information for shopping agents including Kakobuy, Acbuy, Superbuy, Litbuy, Mulebuy, Oopbuy, CSSBuy, Sugargoo, USFans, AllChinaBuy, Joyagoo, Lovegobuy and Hipobuy. Use the categories as research prompts, then confirm fees, routes, QC policies and product restrictions on each official provider site.

Use the comparison table below to evaluate agents across pricing, features, payment options, platform support and shipping capabilities. For spreadsheet finds, QC photo references and haul ideas specific to each agent, browse the related discovery pages linked throughout this guide.

Choosing the right shopping agent depends on several factors. Here is a systematic approach to making the best choice for your specific situation:

Quality Control photos are one of the most important features of any shopping agent — they let you verify product condition before paying for international shipping. However, QC photo policies differ significantly between agents:

• Kakobuy: 8–15 free QC photos per item with multiple angles — the most generous free QC service among major agents. Additional detailed photos available upon request.
• Superbuy, CSSBuy, Litbuy: 3 free QC photos per item with paid options for additional angles and detailed shots.
• Sugargoo: Free basic QC photos with optional paid detailed shots. Frequently runs promotional pricing on QC services.
• Acbuy, AllChinaBuy, Mulebuy, Oopbuy: Free standard QC photos included with every order.

Video QC — where the agent records a short video of the item — is available only on Superbuy and Sugargoo. This can be valuable for checking how fabric moves, how hardware sounds, and other details that still photos cannot capture.

For browsing community-shared QC photos across all agents, visit the QC finds database.

Shipping is typically the largest cost in any haul. While all major agents offer DHL, FedEx and EMS, the number of shipping lines and their specific rates vary:

Carrier availability and rates vary by provider, destination and parcel type. Confirm the current line list and restrictions in each provider's official calculator before choosing a service.

Typical shipping costs range from $0.80–$1.20 per 100g for economy lines (15-30 days) to $3.00–$4.00 per 100g for express lines (5-8 days). These are approximate ranges — actual costs depend on your destination, package weight, volumetric weight calculation and current carrier rates. Always use the shipping calculator on your chosen agent's platform for accurate estimates.