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What LitBuy is
LitBuy is a China shopping agent. Many sellers on Chinese marketplaces don’t ship abroad or accept foreign cards, so an agent buys the item for you, receives it at a warehouse in China, lets you check it, and ships your items to you in one international parcel. LitBuy describes itself as an agent for Taobao, Weidian and 1688.
You stay in control of each step: you choose the product, approve the warehouse photos, and pick the shipping line.
What an order really costs
The price on the listing is only part of the total. A realistic budget adds up these parts:
| Cost | When you pay it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Item price | Payment one | Check the price of the exact size and colour you choose; options can cost different amounts. |
| Seller’s delivery to the warehouse | Payment one | Domestic shipping inside China, set by the seller. |
| Any service or extra fees | Varies | Check LitBuy’s current fees on its site; we don’t list them because they can change. |
| International shipping | Payment two | Usually the biggest cost. New accounts get 40% off shipping. |
| Import taxes and duties | On delivery, or included by some lines | Set by your country, not by LitBuy. |
The two payments are explained in detail in how to use LitBuy, step by step, and shipping prices in the LitBuy shipping guide.
Where the new-user offer fits
Sign up with invite code BLAZE and your new account gets the $500 new-user coupon pack and 40% off shipping. Two things matter for beginners:
- The 40% applies to shipping, the second payment, not to product prices.
- The coupons are valid for 30 days after you redeem them. Plan your first order so your parcel can ship inside that window.
Each coupon in the pack shows its own value and conditions in your account. The full terms are on our LitBuy coupons page.
How long it takes
Timing depends on the seller, the warehouse and your shipping line, so treat this as the order of events rather than a promise:
- Order placed: LitBuy buys the item from the seller.
- Seller ships to the warehouse: domestic delivery inside China.
- Warehouse check: LitBuy says it inspects items and provides QC photos when they arrive.
- Storage: items can wait while you collect more. LitBuy’s site text states storage of up to 120 days with the first 90 free.
- International shipping: you submit a parcel, choose a line and pay. Delivery time depends on the line and customs.
First-order checklist
- Create your account with invite code BLAZE and check that the coupon pack appears.
- Choose sizes from measurements, not labels. See the LitBuy sizing guide.
- Read the listing’s options carefully before paying: wrong options are the most common reason for returns.
- Check every item’s QC photos before you accept it. See how to read QC photos.
- Compare shipping lines on total price, speed and whether duties are included.
- Confirm the 40% discount shows in your shipping total before you pay.
Customs and what not to buy
Import rules are set by your country. In the European Union, for example, VAT has applied to imported goods of any value since July 2021. Check your national customs authority for current rules before you order.
Only buy what is legal to import where you live. Counterfeit goods can be seized by customs, and a seized parcel is usually lost money.