If you're looking to purchase authentic Vetements clothing at wholesale prices, 1688 (Alibaba's domestic B2B platform) is a goldmine—but navigating it as an international buyer can be challenging. Enter Kakobuy, a China-based forward and reverse proxy shopping service. This guide walks you through the step-by-step process while leveraging tools like Find Spreadsheet, a curated product catalog.

Why Kakobuy?

Unlike traditional agents, Kakobuy specializes in purchasing items from platforms like 1688, Taobao, and Pinduoduo for global customers. Key advantages include:

• Consolidated shipping for multiple orders
• Quality verification before international dispatch
• Chinese-language negotiation support
• Tax optimization strategies (e.g., declared value adjustments)

Step 1: Identify Vetements Suppliers

Use this spreadsheet

• Filter by "MOQ" (Minimum Order Quantity)—some suppliers require bulk purchases
• Check seller ratings (look for 4.8+) and transaction history
• Prioritize suppliers with "浅色原单" tags for higher-end replicas^*

*Vetements goods on 1688 are often unlicensed. Kakobuy does not endorse counterfeiting.

Step 2: Submit Purchase Request via Kakobuy

Unlike Taobao, 1688 rarely accepts foreign payment methods. Here's the workaround:

1. Sign up at Kakobuy's website
2. Paste the 1688 product URL into their order form
3. Specify size/color variants using Chinese parameters (e.g., "黑色 L码" = Black Size L)
4. Upload images from the spreadsheet to confirm exact requirements

Step 3: Payment and Logistics

Kakobuy accepts:

• PayPal (5% fee)
• Wise (lower FX rates)
• Crypto (anonymous option)

Request their "Pre-Shipment QC" service (~$3) where Kakobuy inspects items before shipping. For Vetements hoodies, they'll verify:

• Neck tagging alignment
• Embroidered logo stitch density
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Shipping Strategies

Based on package weight to the US/EU:

Weight	Recommended Method	Days
<2kg	China Post SAL	18-25
2-5kg	EMS	10-15
>5kgSea freight	25-80

Real Case Example

A customer from Germany ordered 3 Vetements hoodies from supplier "热风服饰" listed in Find Spreadsheet

• Product cost: ¥680 (~$95)Domestic shipping: Free (1688 often offers this)
• International EMS: ¥240 (~35)The package was marked as "gift" with a $35 declared value, avoiding EU import taxes. Total savings vs. retail: ~65%.

  ⚠️ Caveats Section ⚠️

  1688 sellers don't accept returns for sizing issues. Always:

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