How to buy from Weidian
To buy from Weidian outside China, use a shopping agent: open the Weidian listing in the agent (every find on Puro Classico does this with one tap), pay for the item and its delivery to the agent's warehouse in China, check the QC photos, then ship everything in one parcel. You need an agent because most Weidian sellers only ship inside China, and sign-up and payment are built around Chinese phone numbers and payment apps.
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What is Weidian?
Weidian (微店, "micro shop") is a Chinese shop platform, used mostly on phones, where independent sellers run their own small stores. It is run by a different company from Taobao and 1688, which belong to Alibaba. Many rep sellers list on Weidian: about nine in ten finds on Puro Classico are Weidian listings.
What you need
- A shopping agent account. We use MyCNBox; KakoBuy, Oopbuy, LoveGoBuy and Sugargoo work the same way (how to choose).
- The Weidian link or item ID. A listing link looks like
weidian.com/item.html?itemID=…. Share links copied from the Weidian app (youshop10.com) are often short links without the item ID: open one in your browser first and copy the full weidian.com link it leads to. The link converter turns any full Weidian link into a buy link for each agent. - A payment method your agent accepts. You pay the agent, not Weidian. Accepted cards and wallets differ by agent, so check its payment page.
Step by step
- Find the item. Browse Puro Classico by brand or category, or paste a Weidian link into your agent's search bar.
- Pick size and colour. Weidian listings are in Chinese; the agent translates the options. Compare the seller's size chart in centimetres with a garment you own (sizing guide).
- Pay for the item and domestic shipping. You pay the item price plus the short delivery from the seller to the agent's warehouse in China. International shipping is paid later.
- Wait for the item to reach the warehouse, often a few days. The agent then takes QC photos: real photos of your exact item.
- Check the QC photos. Look at logos, stitching, colour and the size tag (how to read QC photos). If something is wrong you can usually ask for a return or exchange before it ships; fees and time limits depend on the agent and the seller.
- Ship your parcel. Combine everything into one parcel, choose a shipping line (shipping lines explained) and pay the international shipping. Many agents refund the difference if the final cost is lower. Parcels usually arrive in roughly 1 to 3 weeks, depending on the line and your country.
What it costs
Your total is the Weidian item price + domestic shipping to the warehouse (often free or a few dollars) + international shipping (charged on weight and box size) + any extras you choose, such as extra photos, insurance or vacuum packing. International shipping is usually the biggest variable, so combine several items into one parcel and remove shoe boxes you don't need. Get a rough figure first with the shipping calculator (add your items and it estimates the weight too).
Weidian, Taobao or 1688?
Agents handle all three the same way. Weidian is where many rep sellers list, Taobao is China's biggest online marketplace, and 1688 is Alibaba's wholesale site, where some listings have a minimum quantity.
How we keep Weidian links working
Weidian listings get deleted and sell out. We check every Weidian find on Puro Classico each week: listings found deleted are hidden from the spreadsheet, and sold-out ones are marked on their pages.
Tips for a first Weidian order
- Start with one or two items to learn the process.
- Prefer finds with buyer QC photos (QC photos spreadsheet).
- Keep your parcel's declared value and contents accurate, and follow your country's import rules.
Prefer video? Watch the 1:47 how-to-order video.
FAQ
Can I buy from Weidian without an agent?
Rarely, if you live outside China. Most Weidian sellers only ship inside China, and sign-up and payment are built around Chinese phone numbers and payment apps, so an agent buys the item and ships it to you.
What is Weidian?
A Chinese shop platform, used mostly on phones, where independent sellers run their own stores. Many rep sellers list there; about nine in ten finds on Puro Classico are Weidian listings.
Is Weidian the same as Taobao?
No. Both are Chinese marketplaces, but Weidian is run by a different company from Taobao, which belongs to Alibaba. Agents support Weidian, Taobao and 1688.
How do I pay for Weidian items?
You pay your shopping agent, not Weidian: the item price and domestic delivery first, international shipping when you send your parcel. Each agent lists the cards and wallets it accepts.
How long does Weidian shipping take?
Usually a few days from the seller to the agent's warehouse, then roughly 1 to 3 weeks internationally, depending on the shipping line and your country.
What if a Weidian link does not open?
The listing may have been deleted or sold out. A short share link (youshop10.com) has to be opened in a browser first to get the full weidian.com link, which the link converter can read.
