Joyabuy Finds
If you're a baseball fan looking to purchase an authentic Shohei Ohtani jersey at an affordable price, 1688 (Alibaba's domestic wholesale platform) is a great place to start. However, since 1688 primarily serves Chinese customers, international buyers may face challenges such as language barriers and shipping restrictions. This is where Kakobuy, a Chinese reverse purchasing platform, comes into play.
Kakobuy specializes in helping overseas customers buy products from Chinese marketplaces like 1688, Taobao, and Tmall. Their services include product sourcing, quality inspection, and international shipping. Here's why Kakobuy stands out:
The Finds.Cheap
Search for Shohei Ohtani jerseys by entering "大谷翔平 球衣" (Ohtani's name in Chinese + "jersey") in the 1688 search bar. Use product codes from the Finds.Cheap spreadsheet to locate top-rated listings quickly.
Create an account on Kakobuy's website and submit the product links to request a purchase. Alternatively, you can send them the product details from the Finds.Cheap spreadsheet.
Kakobuy provides a consolidated price including product cost, domestic shipping to their warehouse, service fees, and estimated international shipping fees. Once paid, they will purchase the item for you.
Kakobuy inspects your jersey upon arrival at their warehouse and sends you photos for confirmation. Then, they package it securely and ship via your preferred courier (DHL, FedEx, etc.).
Popular jersey variants include the Nike Authentic Away Jersey (~¥280 on 1688 vs. $160 retail) and cool base replicas (¥130-180 range). Tokyo WBC jersey reproductions and youth sizes are also commonly available.
While 1688 sells both licensed and unlicensed jerseys, most inexpensive options are "fan versions" that use different materials from official jerseys. Check seller documentation carefully if licensing matters to you.
Kakobuy typically charges 6-10% service fee, with an additional ¥20-35 domestic shipping fee per kilogram for international parcel forwarding.
Kakobuy has English-speaking customer support to handle 1688 seller disputes or replacement requests (return shipping to China is often impractical for inexpensive jerseys). Some sellers offer compensation for manufacturing defects.
Expect wholesale prices at 30-50% of US retail, even after international shipping. For example, a Home Angels authentic jersey might cost $45 shipped vs. $140+ in stores.