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#1 taobao fun10-12-2010, 01:20 AM
I got ripped off by an american online site recently which I tried, having worked out that au/us dollars are about parity and Aus. is a very inflated price market for just about everything.
Eeekbay is getting quite expensive as it becomes mainstream but I have had much excellent service, low costs and very fast, efficient turnaround shipping from Chinese manufacturers on Eeekbay so I decided that's it, I shall try TaoBao!
Not doing very well, looking for archery arrow-cases and bowcases today and trying google translator and IM translator ... so far I have been asked to pay money to sign up (?), found that 'ass mother wants me to buy tickets' (what the hell to I wonder?) and the closest I got was a pink Nike sports bra. Not my size. (are bows or arrows similar to 'tits' in Chinese?)
I shall persevere.
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#2 Re: taobao fun
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10-12-2010, 05:41 AMJape,
if you have a brand name in mind, try typing that into taobao in english. very often stuff that carries foreign brands but is nonetheless made in china shows up with the foreign brand in English.
you might also try a more sophisticated translation tool like MDBG or NCIKU.
or ask one of us....
cheersjkp
Shanghai
2010 JH600 "Merkin Muffley" (in Shanghai)
2000 KLR650 "Feezer Ablanalp" (in California)
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#4 Re: taobao fun10-12-2010, 07:26 AM
Thanks td_ref, I don't think it was a hijack, I have got good anti-this and that software, more likely me pressing the wrong button and following the wrong link!
I will ask if I get any real problems Jeff, thanks. At the moment it is just fun while I prepare for my trip.
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#5 Re: taobao fun
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10-12-2010, 07:37 AMHi jape,
A) suggest you check with the local Chinese Restaurant nearest to your bush. Maybe native speaker available for help there.
B.1) Otherwise check this: http://taobaofieldguide.com/ That will help to get the first steps.
B.2) Next you need a reputable buying agent, they recommend here: http://taobaofieldguide.com/taobao-guides/taobao-agents
I have no personal expierence with these agents, but know that they buy alot. My wife is a 2 Diamond seller on taobao and
deals with different agents on regular base, none from Australia so far.
Greetings from within the mess...
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#6 Re: taobao fun10-12-2010, 08:02 AM
Merci beaucoup M.Andre! I am banned from the local Chinese restaurant because I asked the number one daughter to marry me ... it was misunderstood, they thought I was asking for 'special menu'.
That field guide looks good, I really like the Bruce Lee shirt on the front page, but the laces would catch on my chest hair. I will look more later, thanks. So far using that guide, for arrow cases or boxes I have found spectacle cases and tight black underpants. Hmm, would have matched the pink training bra I found before.
Maybe I should just get a Chinese wife and solve a few other problems as well? There is an advertisement on the front page of this forum but I have been too scared to click on it.
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#7 Re: taobao fun
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10-12-2010, 08:28 AMFocus on the FAQ for the how to...
For locating the right articles you need better translating then Google or bablefish, the fieldguide thing have recommendations for that as well.
I guess the agent can help even locating the right articles. Otherwise chat up some chinese ladys on ICQ or MSN.Last edited by andre555; 10-12-2010 at 09:51 AM.
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#8 Re: taobao fun
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11-02-2019, 11:07 AMYou can try newbecca.com I ordered headphones there. I think they have garments too. Best thing about the website is their prices. You wont need translation as the website is designed for international shoppers.
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#9 Re: taobao fun
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02-26-2020, 09:34 AMI found that there are many delicate handicrafts store on Taobao. I just want to know they really profit well because original works are time and energy-consuming.
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