Navigating the two core tools for a smarter, more efficient purchasing journey.
The Two-Phase Buying Process
Successful online purchasing, especially for imported goods, is rarely a single-step action. It's a process that moves from inspirationexecution. Kakobuy's ecosystem is designed around this very idea, offering two distinct tools for each critical phase: Kakobuy FindsThe Community Spreadsheet
Understanding which tool to use first will save you time, reduce frustration, and lead to better purchase decisions.
Phase 1: Start with Kakobuy Finds for Discovery
When to Use It First:
Kakobuy Finds is a curated platform, often blog-style or gallery-based, where editors and community members showcase interesting, trending, or high-quality products they've discovered. Think of Kakobuy Finds as a magazine or discovery engine. Its goal is to inform and inspire.What is Kakobuy Finds?
Primary Use Cases:
The Transition Point: From Idea to Action
Once you've found a product you're genuinely interested in on Kakobuy Finds, you reach a critical junction. You have the "what,""where""how."
Your goal shifts from "Is this interesting?""Can I buy this reliably and at a good price?"
Phase 2: Switch to The Spreadsheet for Verification & Purchase
When to Use It:
The Spreadsheet is a community-maintained database (often a Google Sheet) containing direct, verified links to products on platforms like Taobao, AliExpress, Amazon.cn, etc. It is the actionable companion to Kakobuy Finds. Think of The Spreadsheet as the actionable directory or toolbox. Its goal is to enable a safe, informed purchase.What is The Community Spreadsheet?
Primary Use Cases:
Conclusion: A Complementary Workflow
These tools are not in competition; they are designed to work in sequence. Using them out of order leads to friction: browsing the raw spreadsheet can be overwhelming without context, while browsing Finds without the Spreadsheet leaves you with inspiration but no clear path to purchase.
The Recommended Workflow:
- Begin with Kakobuy Finds.
- Identify your target.
- Switch to The Spreadsheet.
- Execute your purchase
- Identify your target.
By following this Discover (Finds) → Verify & Act (Spreadsheet)