BBDBuy: Mastering Multi-Seller Order Management with The Spreadsheet Method
Streamline your agent purchases by consolidating data, costs, and tracking in one powerful document.
Shopping from multiple sellers on platforms like Taobao, Weidian, or 1688 through a buying agent (like Basetao, Pandabuy, etc.) offers incredible variety and value. However, managing the ensuing avalanche of order numbers, QC photos, shipping costs, and logistics can quickly become chaotic. The BBDBuy Spreadsheet Method
The Core Concept: One Document to Rule Them All
Instead of juggling dozens of agent links, emails, or notepad files, you create a standardized spreadsheet. This document becomes the single source of truth for your entire haul, from purchase to delivery. You share this with your agent or use it for your own records, ensuring every item and its associated data is perfectly organized.
Building Your BBDBuy Master Spreadsheet: Key Columns
Here’s how to structure your spreadsheet for maximum efficiency. Each row represents one unique item from a seller.
| Column Name | Purpose & Data to Include |
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| Item # | A sequential number (1,2,3…) for quick reference. |
| Seller/Source Name | The shop name (e.g., "MadeByKungFu", "Boundless"). |
| Item Description | Detailed info: Product name, style, color, size. |
| Direct Product Link | The original URL. Essential for the agent. |
| Price (¥) | Item price in Chinese Yuan. Use formulas for totals. |
| Domestic Shipping (¥) | Shipping cost from seller to agent's warehouse. |
| Agent Order # / Status | Track: "Ordered", "Shipped to Warehouse", "Arrived". |
| QC Photo Link | Hyperlink to your agent's QC photos for this item. |
| Warehouse Weight (g) | Actual weight from your agent. Critical for shipping. |
| Final Destination Note | e.g., "Part of Haul #3 to USA". |
The Management Workflow: From Order to Doorstep
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1. Pre-Purchase Planning
Before ordering, fill in the first six columns (Item # through Domestic Shipping). This becomes your shopping list. You can share this tab with your agent for a batch purchase, minimizing errors.
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2. Order Submission & Tracking
Submit the list to your agent. As they process orders, update the Agent Order # / Status
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3. QC & Warehouse Stage
Once items arrive, your agent uploads QC photos. Paste the direct links into the QC Photo LinkWarehouse Weight
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4. Consolidation & International Shipping
Use the weight and value data to decide which items to ship together. You can filter or color-code rows by final destination. The spreadsheet gives you the total parcel weight and declared value at a glance.
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5. Archive & Analysis
After delivery, the spreadsheet serves as a perfect archive. You can review costs, seller performance, and weight accuracy for future hauls.
Pro-Tips for Spreadsheet Power Users
- Use Freeze Panes:
- Leverage Formulas:=SUM()
- Conditional Formatting:
- Hyperlink Everything:
- Cloud Sync:
- Leverage Formulas:=SUM()