1. Native Spreadsheet Functions (Google Sheets & Excel)
Use VLOOKUPXLOOKUP
=XLOOKUP(A2, LoongBuy_ItemList!$A$2:$A$1000, LoongBuy_ItemList!$C$2:$C$1000) - XLOOKUP(A2, CNFANS_Data!$A$2:$A$1000, CNFANS_Data!$C$2:$C$1000)
Mastering Price Comparison: Using LoongBuy's Spreadsheet Tools
2026-01-05
A strategic guide for bulk buyers to benchmark LoongBuy against agents like CNFANS and Kakobuy.
Why Spreadsheet Comparison is Essential for Bulk Buyers
For users managing extensive order lists across platforms like LoongBuy, CNFANS, and Kakobuy, manual price checking becomes inefficient. Intelligent spreadsheet comparison transforms this process, enabling data-driven purchasing decisions that maximize savings on large orders.
Accessing LoongBuy's Public Spreadsheet Data
LoongBuy provides structured, public data—a key advantage for comparison.
- Product Feeds:
- Shipping Matrix:
- Real-Time Updates:
- Shipping Matrix:
Top Tools & Methods for Effective Comparison
2. Dedicated Comparison Templates
Utilize pre-built templates that incorporate:
- Automated currency conversion columns (CNY to USD/EUR).
- Formulas to aggregate item price + estimated shipping cost per agent.
- Conditional formatting to highlight the lowest total cost per row.
3. Advanced Data Integration with IMPORTFEED & IMPORTHTML
In Google Sheets, pull data directly from agents' websites (if available as tables) to minimize manual data entry.
=IMPORTHTML("https://example.kakobuy.com/category", "table", 1)Step-by-Step Comparison Workflow
- Data Consolidation:
- Item Matching:
- Total Cost Calculation:pro-rata shipping estimate
- Benchmarking & Analysis:
- Decision Dashboard:
- Item Matching:
Pro Tips for Large Order Lists
- Factor in Service Differences:
- Automate Where Possible:
- Validate Frequently:
- Automate Where Possible: