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Guide / First-order workflow

A calmer way from product link to parcel.

Separate discovery, inspection and shipping research. Most preventable mistakes happen when those decisions are rushed into one click.

UPDATED / 2026.08
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1. Discover

Use one category or a short product keyword. Avoid building a huge cart before you understand the process.

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2. Compare

Look at similar routes, size charts and visible materials. A listing image is not a QC photo.

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3. Inspect

When warehouse images are available, review every angle and request clarification when something is hidden.

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4. Plan

Research likely parcel weight, packaging and destination-specific options before submitting anything.

FACT-CHECKED NOTES

What the evidence supports

Sources checked 31 August 2026. Live account terms remain the final reference.

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Shopping-agent role

Kakobuy describes itself as a Taobao and 1688 shopping agent rather than the seller of every listed product.

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Warehouse workflow

Official service material says purchases from different sellers can enter the Kakobuy warehouse and later be shipped together.

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100-day storage

Kakobuy’s service page advertises 100 days of free warehouse storage for consolidation planning.

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Conditional returns

The official 5-Day Return/Exchange Guarantee assigns costs differently for preference returns and qualifying quality issues; seller and product conditions still matter.