CNBuy Spreadsheet 2026

CNBuy operates as a general-purpose purchasing agent supporting the standard rep buying workflow. The 5% fee is mid-market, the interface is functional if not modern, and the community has enough documented experiences to provide reasonable quality references. It's a backup agent rather than a first choice in the current market.

CNBuy is a budget-oriented agent in the Taobao ecosystem. The fee structure is standard 5% and the platform handles Taobao, Weidian and 1688 orders. Community presence is smaller than the major agents — you'll find less documented guidance for specific order scenarios.

The interface is functional rather than polished. English support is basic, which is a real constraint if you're dealing with anything more complex than a straightforward order. QC photo quality is adequate for simple item checks but not at the level of detail you'd get from Sugargoo or the better-documented alternatives.

Practical note: CNBuy works fine for straightforward orders where you don't expect complications. For anything where QC detail or support responsiveness matters, consider CNFans or ACBuy instead.

The rep community in 2026 has consolidated around a handful of primary agents — ACBuy, CNFans, KakoBuy and AllChinaBuy handle the majority of documented purchases. CNBuy sits in the second tier: functional, legitimate, but with less community infrastructure. Here's the honest comparison:

Compare your options before committing — fee differences add up over a year of buying.

CNBuy operates with 0–3% fees and 90-day storage — the competitive standard for 2026. It handles Taobao, Weidian and 1688, covers main shipping lines, and provides free QC photos. Standard rep buying works without issues. Check the fee calculator for a direct comparison.

Rep community documentation is still developing — most community spreadsheet links aren't CNBuy-formatted, so the link converter handles most purchases. For direct comparison, the CNFans guide and ACBuy guide are the relevant benchmarks. The agent comparison tool has all fee and storage figures side by side.

For direct comparison against alternatives, the CNFans guide and agent comparison tool cover the most relevant benchmarks before making a final agent decision.

The service fee headline number (5%, 0%, etc.) is only part of the cost picture. Domestic shipping within China runs ¥10–25 per item depending on size and weight. International shipping varies enormously by line — economy lines to the US run ¥80–150 per kg, while express lines run ¥180–350 per kg. On a typical shoe haul, the shipping cost difference between lines is often ¥100–200, which easily exceeds a full year of service fee differences between agents.

The practical implication: don't obsess over service fee percentages when choosing an agent. Use the fee calculator to run your actual order through multiple agents and lines before committing. The best agent for your haul depends on what you're ordering, where it's going, and which shipping lines are currently performing well for your destination.

Storage time is the other cost factor that doesn't show up in the headline fee. If you consolidate multiple orders over several weeks before shipping, 30-day free storage (ACBuy) creates real cost pressure. Ninety days is the standard for most agents and covers most consolidation patterns comfortably.

Every agent on this site provides free QC photos — images of your item taken after it arrives at the warehouse, before international shipping. These photos are your main tool for catching quality issues, wrong items or damage before the package leaves China.

What to check in QC photos: check the label and tag against reference photos from the community. Check stitching on stress points — seams, collar, cuffs on clothing; midsole edges and upper construction on shoes. Check hardware quality on bags. Look for any asymmetry, loose threads, or colour inconsistencies that don't match the community reference standard for that batch.

If the QC photos show an issue, most agents will offer to return the item to the seller for exchange. The process varies by agent — Sugargoo is generally considered the most reliable for detailed QC photo coverage and responsive dispute handling.

Every major Taobao purchasing agent tracked — tracked links, fees and QC guides.