The process of purchasing through Taobao APP in Taiwan

For many consumers in Taiwan, the Taobao APP on the Chinese mainland is undoubtedly a huge and alluring treasure trove. From the dazzling array of clothing and beauty products to high-quality and cost-effective home furnishings, as well as various distinctive cultural and creative items and niche goods, Taobao attracts countless shopping enthusiasts with its unparalleled richness and price advantage. However, due to numerous restrictions such as payment, logistics and customs clearance, Taiwanese consumers want to directly shop on Taobao. Chop off; One often encounters quite a few troubles. At this point, Mainland purchasing agent It thus came into being and became a bridge connecting Taiwanese consumers with the Taobao world.

The advantages of shopping on Taobao

With a wide variety of products and highly competitive prices, the Taobao platform gathers hundreds of millions of items. Whether it's mainstream brands or niche designs, whether it's daily necessities or special customization, almost everything can be found. Compared with the local market in Taiwan, the prices of many goods on Taobao are significantly lower, especially in fields such as clothing, accessories, electronic parts, and household goods.

2.  Uniqueness and trendiness: The e-commerce market on the Chinese mainland is developing rapidly. Many emerging designs, fashion trends and best-selling products of Internet celebrities will first appear on Taobao. For young Taiwanese consumers who pursue individuality and fashion, Taobao is an ideal channel to obtain these unique products.

3.  Meeting specific needs: Some products may be hard to purchase in Taiwan or be expensive, but can be easily found on Taobao, such as clothing of specific sizes, professional tools, and niche cultural products, etc.    

Why do we need a purchasing agent?

Despite the allure of Taobao, Taiwanese consumers face several major obstacles when making direct purchases:

1.  Payment methods are restricted: Taobao mainly supports payment tools from the Chinese mainland such as Alipay and wechat Pay, while bank cards from Taiwan usually cannot be directly bound for use. Although there are some cross-border payment options, the operation is relatively complex and the handling fee is also relatively high.

2.  Logistics and shipping issues: Many Taobao merchants do not offer direct shipping to Taiwan. Even if they do, the shipping cost may be very high. Although official consolidated shipping is one of the options, there are still uncertainties in terms of delivery time, package restrictions, customs clearance, etc., and it cannot handle some special goods.

3.  Customs clearance and tariffs: Cross-border shopping involves customs clearance procedures and possible tariffs. For individual consumers who are not familiar with the process, this undoubtedly increases the complexity and risk of shopping.

Mainland purchasing agent: Crossing the Strait Shopping manager

It is precisely against this backdrop that the mainland purchasing agency service emerged and flourished. They are usually individual sellers, small studios or professional purchasing platforms based in the Chinese mainland, providing one-stop Taobao purchasing services for Taiwanese consumers.

The service process of Taobao purchasing agents is as follows:

Step1

Open an iPhoneClick to jump to the APP Store downloadSearch for the Taojiyun Taiwan version APP     

  Android phoneClick here to download and jumpDownload the Taojiyun Taiwan version APP

Step2

ClickRegister/Log inGet an exclusive address for the Chinese mainland

Click on the purchasing agency Mall on the homepage

If you need a human agent to purchase on your behalf→ 【Click to jump to the tutorial】

 

Step3

 Enter the purchasing agent page and input the name of the product you need to buy

  Click on the shopping cart, select the items you need to purchase, and apply for settlement

 

Step4

For choosing a consolidated shipping channel, you can consult our customer service.

Select the payment method and complete the order

Step 5

Taoji Shipping

The goods are consolidated and packed, the parcels are reinforced, and they are weighed and dispatched

TIPS: After shipment, you can go to "Taojiyun APP" - "My" - "My Orders"

View logistics information

Step 6

Wait for the delivery

View the logistics trajectory and keep track of the package delivery progress on the package list page

TIPS：

During the process of international parcel delivery, there is a certain probability of unexpected situations occurring, such as delays, confiscation, taxation, damage, loss, etc. Taojiyun cannot control or avoid the service quality and unexpected situations that may occur with third-party logistics providers and customs of various countries. However, based on the service philosophy of putting users first, Taojiyun will inform and remind in advance according to the situation of each route and country And I will do my best to assist you when problems occur.

Step 7

Confirm receipt of goods

After receiving the package, at Taojiyun APP” -“ My purchasing agent Confirm and sign for receipt inside. In case of any problems, you can submit an after-sales application on the corresponding package form or contact Taojiyun Taiwan &rarr →【Human online customer service】

Purchasing through Taobao on the Chinese mainland has become a common phenomenon for consumers in Taiwan to satisfy their shopping desires.

It is not only a business model, but also reflects the exchanges and demands betwee→n the two sides of the Taiwan Strait in the field of e-commerce consumption.

Although the convenience of direct purchasing has improved, as a personalized service that addresses pain points, purchasing agents will still have their place in the future.

For Taiwanese consumers, choosing a reputable and considerate purchasing agent remains the best way to enjoy the rich world of Taobao.

For purchasing agents, only by operating with integrity and optimizing services can they achieve steady and long-term success in this cross-sea business opportunity.