What people actually search about 1688 spreadsheets
1688 is the wholesale side of the same group that runs Taobao. Factories and trading companies list there at trade prices, often with minimum order quantities. Autocomplete shows fewer 1688 sheet searches than for Taobao or Weidian, mainly "1688 link spreadsheet", "1688 china spreadsheet", "taobao 1688 spreadsheet" and Reddit variants, which fits: 1688 suits buyers who know exactly what they want.
| Real searches this page answers (autocomplete, US · IT · FR) |
|---|
| 1688 link spreadsheet |
| 1688 china spreadsheet |
| taobao 1688 spreadsheet |
| 1688 spreadsheet reddit |
The page follows real 1688 searches rather than a generic comparison.
What makes 1688 different
Prices on 1688 are often lower than on Taobao for the same goods, but listings may require a minimum quantity, show price tiers by volume, or quote prices before Chinese domestic shipping. Some sellers accept single pieces; many do not. Read the minimum order (起订量) before adding to an agent cart, or ask the agent to confirm.
1688 links and conversion
A 1688 product link looks like detail.1688.com/offer/ followed by a long number. Agents accept it directly, and our link converter recognises it alongside Taobao and Weidian links. In agent links, 1688 is sometimes coded as "ali_1688" or as a number; the converter handles those.
When 1688 is worth it
1688 makes sense for bulk basics, packaging, accessories and items you will buy several of. For a single fashion item, Taobao or Weidian usually offers more choice and easier returns. Resellers combining 1688 stock with eBay sales should read the eBay page for tracking costs.
1688 sheets on Reddit and with old agents
"1688 spreadsheet reddit" and "1688 cnfans spreadsheet" point to community lists and to sheets built for CNFans, which closed in August 2026. CNFans-wrapped 1688 links convert just like Mulebuy ones: the converter reads the 1688 offer number and returns the raw link. Reddit threads are useful for supplier recommendations on 1688, where reputations are built over many repeat orders.
When you find a 1688 supplier you trust, save the shop link as well as product links. Suppliers on 1688 often have many near-identical listings with different minimums, and the shop page is the fastest way back.
Where Mulebuy and agents fit in
1688 is one of the three marketplaces agents buy from, so the Mulebuy situation matters here. Since mid-August 2026 Mulebuy buyers report stuck orders, so do not route new 1688 orders through it. Any working agent can order the same 1688 listing: paste the raw 1688 link, or convert an old Mulebuy link with the link converter. The alternatives guide compares agents from a Mulebuy user's point of view.
- Get the raw 1688 link or convert the agent link.
- Paste it into a working agent and choose size and colour.
- Look over the warehouse photos as soon as the agent posts them.
- Ship on a tax-included line if you are in the EU.
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Send us a product link, an old Mulebuy link or a screenshot on WhatsApp. We reply with a price delivered to your country and send photos of the item before it leaves China. This is our own service, run separately from every agent on this site.
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Buying 1688 through an agent: what you get and what you give up
| Aspect | 1688 through an agent |
|---|---|
| Access | Sellers who only sell inside China become reachable |
| Inspection | Warehouse photos before the item leaves China |
| Combining | Items from many 1688 sellers in one parcel |
| Returns | Only while the item is still in China, within a short window |
| Risk | Money and items sit with the agent until shipped, as Mulebuy buyers learned |
For 1688, the agent route is the only practical one for most foreign buyers, which is why choosing a healthy agent matters more than any single listing.
Taxes for EU and Italian buyers
Every 1688 parcel entering the EU now pays €3 for each item category if it is worth up to €150, plus VAT on goods, shipping and duty (22% in Italy); agents' tax-included lines collect both up front, postal lines bill you at the door. Use the import duty calculator for exact figures.
Keeping your own 1688 list
Whatever list you start from, keep your own copy with three extra columns: the date you added each row, the date you last checked it, and whether you bought it. For 1688 that also means keeping the raw 1688 link rather than an agent link, so the row survives any agent closure, Mulebuy's included.
Checks before any 1688 order
- Check the seller: rating, order count and recent reviews with photos.
- Read the size chart in centimetres and compare with a garment you own.
- Pay inside the platform or per order so a dispute stays possible.
- Avoid branded copies: customs can seize them, and Italy fines buyers €100 to €7,000.
1688 is one of 12 marketplaces on the spreadsheets hub, next to every agent we track.
Questions readers ask
Do I need an agent for 1688?
Yes for most buyers outside China; use a working agent rather than Mulebuy.
Can I use Mulebuy for 1688 now?
For 1688 orders we would not: since mid-August 2026 Mulebuy buyers report stuck orders and unanswered support.
Where do these 1688 searches come from?
From Google autocomplete suggestions for 1688 collected in the US, Italy and France on 4 October 2026.
Does the EU €3 duty apply to 1688 orders?
Yes. A 1688 parcel worth up to €150 entering the EU pays €3 per item category since 1 July 2026, plus VAT.