Want to know how much it actually costsplatform fees, currency conversion, and hidden charges
1. Product Base Price (出价格)
- Chinese retail price: Taobao/Tmall/JD listed price (¥) before agent markup
- Pro tip: Use discount codes/coupons before agent purchase
- Factor to check: 'Price after discount' at checkout
Example: ¥380 wireless earphones → ≈$53 (using agent's real-time exchange rate)
2. AllChinaBuy Service Fees (代刁费)
Platform commissions:
- Purchasing fee: 5-10% of product price
- Processing fee: Fixed $1.5-3 per item
- Payment surcharge: 2.5%-4.5% for credit cards/PayPal
3. Hidden Costs (隐藏吸用)
Watch out for these frequently overlooked charges:
- Domestic shipping: China → warehouse (¥0-25 per item)
- Currency spread: Agents' non-market exchange rates (they make ¥0.15-0.30 per $1 converted)
- Consolidation fee: $2-5 for combining multiple packages
| Item | Typical Cost | Comparisons |
|---|---|---|
| Exchange rate mark-up | 2.5-3.5 pts | Mid-market rate 6.85 vs agent 7.10-$—$3000 |
Shipping Methods and Costs
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