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Old Thread >>8187912

FAQ (Please Read!):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E0PUag4NzqCCFZ7s2AE_QefWhni2NwvC9sxrRpKeYXk/pub

Taobao Dictionary:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ams6Fl3miZSndGZIUnY0eGludFBMYVJpTF8yTWwzTEE

New Store Spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DBqv6dQIQAgVnBozcElII1vITU0F7R9yBc2-nsX-c1c/edit?usp=sharing

Shopping Services Spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlgllpMiw3VNdGpfWFlYazhjblh5emRjZF9qMkJISWc

Budgeting Spreadsheet Template:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlgllpMiw3VNdG9qTGMwTG1sOG5SbU9KUGpBUVdsV3c&usp=sharing

Pop-up dictionary: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/zhongwen-a-chinese-englis/kkmlkkjojmombglmlpbpapmhcaljjkde?hl=en
Good EL-CH dictionary: nciku.com
Translate text from images: newocr.com

Anon that will translate stuff: fortranslatetaobao@gmail.com.

A rough guide on the new forwarding service: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/myoq4zzz5s5pu5t/5GGaij-8os

REMEMBER YOU CAN GO TO BAKA-UPDATES TO FIND CHINESE NAMES OF ANIMUS AND MANGOES IF IT ISN'T IN THE DICTIONARY SPREADSHEET

To fix the browser problem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcXkGdwQIAw

>> No.8213243

>>8212926
taobao are for poorfags

>> No.8213285

>>8212926
Reposting from last thread.
Does anyone have links to any shops with good Decora stuff?

>> No.8213293

I apologized if I missed the reason in the last taobao thread, but why are some of the store sheets missing in this one?

>> No.8213294

I'm look for a pink lolita blouse, preferably cotton, that fits a 98cm bust. Any tips?
I've been looking for one like crazy since the last one I got from Little Dipper came with fucked up measurements.

>> No.8213308

>>8213293
They've been combined/updated, I think.

>> No.8213313

>>8213308
I see now.

>> No.8214307
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8214307

>Goes to through old bookmarks
>Goes through one shop
>Sees dakoter's creepier shoops
lmfao
It was a listing for the collar.

>> No.8214316

>>8214307
I forgot how nasty her hair looked back then.

>> No.8214318
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8214318

Is my small order, and like usual I'll add like 500 things before being satisfied.
>Captcha "usave"

>> No.8214559

>>8214318
is that book a bag? if so link pls
that bra thing looks painful

>> No.8214616

>>8214318
sauce on the beanies?

>> No.8214623

>>8214559
It's a notebook!
And it's a edited suzumiku, I'm gonna be extremely lewd with my boyfriend wearing it.
>>8214616
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.82.bsseFQ&id=40696986830&ns=1&abbucket=8#detail

>> No.8214630

>>8213243
poorfags meaning people that want to be productive with their money and not waste their paycheck on just a dress?
>yfw mom probably buys your brand

>> No.8214996
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8214996

Could someone help me find something similar to pic related? I can find knee high lace up boots, but not in a dark brown.

>> No.8215069

>>8214996
How about something like this? The brown's a little lighter but the style's pretty close, I think.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.235.9NHhyG&id=36378297352&ns=1&abbucket=14#detail

>> No.8215100

>>8213243
Poorfags as in people who want to buy specific items instead of spending x2 that price on Ebay and it's from China?

>> No.8215157

>>8214316
It's still nasty, lbr.

>> No.8215184

>>8215069
It comes up as an invalid url for me, but that might just be because I'm on mobile.

>> No.8215246

>>8215184
Try removing #detail.

>> No.8215277

>>8215246
>>8215069
Managed to make it work, thanks anon!

>> No.8215356

>>8214318
source on the top left seifuku thingy? im curious about it

>> No.8215377

Okay about to make my first order using Bhiner and I have absolutely no idea what shipping service to use. My order is about $100, and it's just a bunch of socks, laces, and accessories, so hopefully not very heavy.

What option is good and cheap? I don't mind waiting a bit for it to arrive if I can save money!

>> No.8215400

>>8215377
I mean shipping option oops sorry, obviously I've already picked a SS

>> No.8215411

>>8215400
It would help to know where you live. Dunno about Bhiner's options, but if you don't mind waiting a long long time, pick SEA. If you don't mind waiting for a shorter but still long time, pick SAL. If you want things to come to you within a couple of weeks, pick EMS. If you want things right away and want to be fucked up the ass with fees, pick DHL.

Since you're order is light, I think you should go with Airmail or something. It's like a reasonable in between between price and time.

>> No.8215414

>>8215411
> your
Goddamn, I'm tired. Btw, I've listed the options from cheaper to more expensive.

>> No.8215435

>>8215377

Use the Bhiner shipping calculator, the options are all right there. All you have to do is estimate the weight, remember to add some for packaging.

http://www.bhiner.com/costCalculator

Bhiner Express is a bit of an odd one, for me it always came EMS (I've temporarily stopped using Bhiner due to recent issues, hence past tense) but I think they will basically send by whatever the cheapest option to you is.

>> No.8215439

>>8215411
Ahhh so sorry I forgot to say I live in the US!
They've got:

Hong Kong Post
Hong Kong Post Small Packet
EMS
DHL (no thank$)
United States Postal Service
China Post SAL (might be a bit longer than I want to wait)
Aramex
Bhiner Express (their own thing? I have no idea...)

Airmail does't seem to be a choice unless it's another name for one of those... Also thank you for the quick reply!

>> No.8215447

>>8215435
Yeah I dicked around with that and it said Bhiner Express would be cheapest, but I'm not sure if I was right on my weight, I guessed 2lb/907g
Also please tell me about these issues, before I throw money at them?

>> No.8215512

>>8215439

HKP SP is only for small packages.
HKP and EMS are roughly the same level of service, just HKP is less problematic about liquids and stuff.
Don't know about USPS.
China Post is slower
Don't know about Aramex
Bhiner Express as noted previously, cheaper and for me in NZ always came EMS anyway.

>> No.8215524

>>8215447

See previous taobao threads for Bhiner problems, they had major server issues just before and extending well after CNY, lost all previous order data, and a lot of current order data.

They also took over a week to dispatch my last order and tried to charge me for Airmail instead of EMS until I pulled them up on it.

To be fair, my order did arrive and was all there, but sure took their time.

So I'm not using them for my March-April import - that said, I'm trying SpreeNow which is also very hairy in that their website is very flakey.

>> No.8215534

>>8215447
>Server issues
>Dicking around with orders
>Overcharging on shipping weight.

There's more but check the previous threads. Yoybuy isn't much better.

>> No.8215596

>>8215512
>>8215524
>>8215534
I went ahead and did Bhiner Express, hopefully I have a good experience! I had several people tell me that Bhiner is a good option for first time buyers so I'll go with them for this order at least.

>> No.8215743
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8215743

has anyone ordered these shoes/have a review on them?

>> No.8215763

>>8215743
I need them in my life !

>> No.8215771

What is the search term for shoe clips?
I'm looking for a pair of red bows.

>> No.8215773

>>8215743
arent those madoka shoes

>> No.8215777

>>8215771
the term is in the dictionary

>> No.8215883

Has Taobaoring been slow for anyone else lately? Sydney usually replies to me within 24 hours but lately I've been going 3+ days without a reply, with her only replying to my e-mails asking why I haven't heard anything.

I'm waiting on some items to be confirmed as well. Submitted for confirmation on Wednesday China time and so far I'm still "Awaiting confirmation"

>> No.8216150

>>8215883
yeah, i think they're a bit swamped cause con season is coming up.

>> No.8216297

>>8212926
poorfags

>> No.8216323

>>8216297
Is this the new shitty small order?

>> No.8216358

>>8215773
yes

>> No.8216765

>>8215883
they get really shitty when they get busy. lest we forget cny 2014

>> No.8216773

>>8215743
These are cute, but be advised, they are cosplay shoes as well.

>> No.8216775

>>8213285

I wish, I'm on the hunt as well. This is a pretty well know fairy kei store http://shop35435340.taobao.com/
It has some decent accessories for decora if you're into pastel colors.

>> No.8216777

>>8215743

I dont even care if their cosplay shoes, they are cute as fuck

>> No.8216794

>>8215743
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.0.0.KL85ke&id=26550652014&source=superboss&appId=113

You're welcome

>> No.8216808

>>8216777
>they're

>> No.8216995
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8216995

I need help!
Does anybody know where I can find nice printed socks for Lolita and ruffle socks like in pic related?

>My legs aren't toothpicks. inb4 "you're fat". I'm not. I'm average.
>For comparsion: Most AP Socks fit well, but the Crystal Dream Carnival motif stretches a bit too much
>I clicked through the links in the documents but I can't find some nice ones

>> No.8217005

>>8216995
did you try searching the term for "lace ankle socks" that's in the dictionary?

>> No.8217007
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8217007

>>8216995
mu-fish.taobao.com
They have the pictured socks, as many others... Ebay also has this ones in the pic.

>> No.8217066

>>8216150
>con season is coming up

Makes sense. But fuck I was hoping to avoid this which is why I'm ordering 4 months before my con.

>> No.8217089

>>8217005
>>8217007
I did try to search some words, but I don't know if it's my browser or the translation tool who makes it all too confusing for me. Sorry.

Why didn't I see lacey ankles at that store? I have to look with more patience I guess..

Thank you two!

>> No.8217383

Anyone have experience buying from Vivid? Most of their stuff looks to be free size, and I was hoping someone could give actual measurements for some of their items.

>> No.8217387

>>8213285
Did you look in the store spreadsheet? Whatever is in there might be as close as you'll come

>> No.8217451

Anyone else's tbt order taking forever?
I ordered well before CNY and still no response. No special orders either.

>> No.8217484

>>8217007

Hey anyone own Mu-fish tights? I think I vaguely have heard they are small but can someone explain to me how small? How wide do you think they can stretch ?

>> No.8217488
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8217488

>>8217484
I own this pictured here.

They fit me fine and are super soft. I have 47cm on my thighs, where the socks reach, and 37cm on my calfs, widest part.
I also own some sheer printed stockings from them and they do get a bit deformed... This did not happen with this OTK. Maybe because of the material?

>> No.8217519

>>8217488

Thank you! We are around the same in those measurement so I'll be happy to try out their OTK tights. Do you find they roll down often, do you use tape sock with them?

>> No.8217529

>>8217519
They roll down like crazy. Forgot to mention that before, it's annoying. But can be fixed with tape!

>> No.8217541
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8217541

Can someone help me out? I"m looking for purses/handbags shaped like seashells (or at least have seashell motifs on them).

I'm getting a lot of ordinary bags searching for 手袋 贝壳 and I can't think of any other terms to search.

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8217600

>>8217541

Looking for things to match with Marine Kingdom or Dream Marine eh? You do realize AP is coming out with their own purse?

>> No.8217605

Going back to China this coming summer and I'm kind of looking into reselling cheap shit to people, but I'm not too sure about what people will buy. The local cosplay exchange group already have people with monopolies on wigs and contacts, so I don't plan on reselling those, and I don't really want to bring back entire cosplays either.

Thinking of reselling the fake stocking tights and maybe these things
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=42019063931
but I don't know what else.
Any suggestions?

>> No.8217617

>>8217605
Cute facemasks, cosplay accessories (like Naruto headbands, if your comm is stuck in 2005) or general weeaboo merch, etc.

>> No.8217793
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8217793

Any tips on ordering custom clothes from taobao through a SS? I'm a chubby-chan looking into getting stuff from Miss Point, not super experienced with taobao.
Also any recs of other stores that do custom size otome/dolly/retro type stuff would be neat too!

>> No.8217992

>>8217383
They actually have a bust and some other measurements on each page, it's just in a paragraph instead of a list

>> No.8218007

This is a long shot, but could anybody recommend some good stores for cute homewares?

No huge furniture; Just little things like mugs, soap dispensers, key holders, organizers, etc?


>Moving out to my own place next month.
>No housemates, no boyfriends, no family. My very own place.
>Gonna be kawaii as SHIT.

>> No.8218019

>>8218007
howboutcha

look at the spreadsheet

>> No.8218047
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8218047

>>8218019
howboutcha

Check it yourself before spouting shit. There are no furniture or homewares stores listed.

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8218056

>>8218047
m8

>> No.8218072
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8218072

Saw this on tumblr earlier. Thought it was pretty cute!

>> No.8218089
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8218089

>>8217600

As well as q-pot doing a marine-themed tote bag. I'm just looking for options, plus I'm not all that in love with the AP version. It looks really clumsy somehow.

>> No.8218102
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8218102

>>8218072
Jesus, I thought it was itaots in the thumbnail, got scared for a minute.
I've always wanted impressionist lolita but I probably wouldn't have chosen that particular artwork, mainly because I don't wear bright blues. Trauma from dr who fandom dresses.

>> No.8218106

>>8218089
Need this, holy shit
When is it being released? Or is it already on sale?

>> No.8218111

>>8218106

April 9th release date. You can find it on amazon japan. I guess the usual places (kino, cdjapan) would have it too.

It's a tote bag, though, not a handbag. So I'm still looking for a shell-shaped handbag since I don't like AP's version.

>> No.8218113

>>8218072
I would loooove to wear something with that painting on it but I don't like the execution of this one...

>> No.8218120
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8218120

>>8218113
Purple Fish Bowl on etsy has stuff you might like!

>> No.8218200

>>8218089

I hear you. I only really like it in the pink colorway because I've never seen one before
>even the swimmer shell bag doesn't come in a baby pink like that
>my husband said the AP shell bag looks like soap

Also damn that tote is pretty darn cute.

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8218212

Posting this again hoping for a link

>> No.8218216
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8218216

>>8218212
>http://www.dorkly.com/post/65239/latest-fashion-in-tokyo-is-internet-trolling-dresses

Well, here's the brand name of them but they're from a Japanese boutique.

>> No.8218269

Any stores that sell good bridal fabric?

>> No.8218282

Has anyone here gotten fake eyelashes from Taobao?

>> No.8218285

>>8217488
Thanks anon! So I'll order and try if their socks all go up to this measurements, I'm full of hope

>> No.8218296

Anyone know when/if Classical Puppets restocks their pettis? Was going to order their big cupcake but "this baby has the shelf"

>> No.8218553
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8218553

What does Shop VIP mean? Can taobaospree still order from them?

>> No.8218587

>>8218553
Means VIPs get a special price. Anyone who isn't VIP pays 58Y.

>> No.8218604

>>8218587
Thank you a lot!! I panicked

>> No.8218757

>>8217793
seconding the question about how to order custom size shit

>> No.8219018

>>8218047
how embarrassing for you

>> No.8219076

>>8217793
I just ordered some stuff from Miss Point on Sunday. I know basic mandarin and just left my required sizes for each item in the comments after checkout, based on the measurements they gave for their default sizes. (bust, length etc.) They haven't messaged to tell me if I'm doing it wrong, so hopefully it can work that way!

>> No.8219084

Sorry if this is a really stupid question, but I just made my first order on taobaoring and was wondering something... a couple of the items i requested, they labelled as "no" in the "available" column with no comments, so I just deleted the items from my order. But do they do this when specifically the colour option i chose was not in stock, or only if ALL options are out of stock? I had thought they would comment something like "colour you wanted out of stock, do you want to pick another one" if there were still other options, but thinking about it now I don't actually know if they would...?

>> No.8219223

>>8219084
Best thing to do is just put a comment to ask if the items are available in another colour option. I find sometimes they'll be really communicative about everything but they've been quite busy lately so I guess they're devoting less time to each order?

>> No.8219242

>>8219076
Ahhh but I'm going to need a bit bigger than their defualt sizes, and their item descriptions say they will do customs for extra. So I guess I'll try leaving my measurements like you suggested? I'll also try to talk with my SS about it.

What did you buy? Have you bought from them before?

>> No.8219281

>>8215356
seconding, I need sauce so bad

>> No.8219289

>>8219281
>>8215356
Woops, sorry didn't see your word, anon.

It's a swimsuit seifuku, pretty neat. Not sure if it's water resistant, but fun still!

>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1-c.w4004-9667837203.14.kv8Til&id=43739145470

>> No.8219322

>>8219223
Ah, that seems possible. I already sent the first payment so I guess I will request the items again on a second separate order and ask them about it there. I NEVER HAVE TO MEET THEM WHO CARES IF THEY THINK I'M AN IDIOT hahaha
Thanks for the advice!

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8219323

>>8218072
Didn't notice but there's a second version of it too.

>> No.8219395

Is anyone else getting an error page when they try to click on items?

it's this page: http://err.taobao.com/error2.html?fromSite=main&spm=a1z10.3-c.w4002-8023201153.112.ixbr4x

>> No.8219404

>>8219323

Really pretty. But lol those random cat ears

>> No.8219409
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8219409

>>8217451
kinda late reply, but i heard back from them last night and my item arrived at their warehouse only yesterday (I ordered on the 1st) which is kind of disappointing because i had been hoping to have these shoes for anime boston this weekend :( i'll trust that the delay was the actual seller's fault though, because otherwise, they've been great with their communication; kind of a difficult experience for a first try with tbt but i'm still willing to give them another shot at some point after this.

>> No.8219535

>>8218113
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=43826992848
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=39454273300

also for anyone else wondering there's some painting printed things under 名画 and 油画风. the second one is in the dictionary, I never thought to look until now but I'm glad I did

>> No.8219746

Does anyone know any store that sell Mori style BJD 1/4 clothing? Thanks in advance!

>> No.8219766

>http://tanaka.taobao.com/?spm=2013.1.1000126.3.5xTP2U

I'm not sure if it's in the spreadsheet, but I have this store in my bookmarks, I like their mori type shit.

>> No.8219807

>>8219746
Courtesy of my bjd collecting friend...hopefully this helps!
>http://asanobjd.taobao.com
>http://crosschurch.taobao.com/
>http://kagamiya.taobao.com/

>>8219766
dang this is a cute shop

>> No.8219845

Is it essentially a given that a replica of a brand handbag (Samantha Thavasa) would be caught by customs? I'm inclined to think so after reading about all those horror stories regarding even lolita things being taken away, but is that really so common?

>> No.8219850
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8219850

Having trouble finding a store that sells jewelry supplies like this.

>> No.8219855

>>8219850

I'm going to warn you anon, be pretty careful with which gold ring bases you buy. I bought some off Aliexpress and wore them for an outing. In less then a day they turned my finger horribly green from wearing off the coating.

I don't know where she gets them, but the Taobao store Akilya sells rings with gold bases. I wear them all the time and they are amazing, I wish I could find which ones she uses

>> No.8219857

>>8219855
there's a coating you can dip them in

>> No.8219868

>>8219857

Do you know the name specifically? I've heard some will use clear nail polish but it rubs off eventually and you need to reapply

>> No.8219879

>>8219855
I'm usually pretty sensitive but I got those specific bases from a seller on etsy and they worked great. Trying to track down that kind but I'm having a hard time finding any jewelry craft supplies

>> No.8219880

>>8219807
Thanks anon! These shops look super sweet!

>> No.8219895

>>8217451
No...? But I'm in no rush either. Items tend to take a week to arrive, and I don't really communicate with them during that time. When I send an email, it's usually replied to within the next 48 hours.

>> No.8219938

Happy April Fools, everyone! Told my friend that our group order got seized in customs because of her replicas of LizLisa and I think she's going to murder me in my sleep now.

Is anyone else doing any Taobao related pranks?

>> No.8220040

>>8219938
damn anon

>> No.8220225

>>8219242
Yes, I gave custom sizes as well. I meant instead of the measurements they put for their default sizes like bust-92, waist-76 etc. I gave my own based on what they listed. I don't think custom items cost extra as the items are made to order, even their default sizes. I bought 2 dresses, a corset and a skirt. I've not bought from them before though.

>> No.8220227

>>8219323
That yellow ribbon trim at the bottom really bugs me...

>> No.8220231

>>8219323
I love the look of underbust jsk though I have never worn one myself. Highly interested.

>> No.8220572

>>8219938
Taobao-Find did a prank. I think they do one every year though.

>http://taobao-finds.tumblr.com/post/115186335033/admin-notice

>> No.8220605

EMS shipping for my order wound up being a bit more than I anticipated. I'm a bit nervous about airmail, however. Is EMS worth the extra cash (I'm in no particular hurry), or is airmail a better idea?

>> No.8220617

>>8220605
Depends where you are. EMS is quicker theoretically, but if you're in the EU (I don't know about elsewhere) Customs often hold up EMS packages because they regularly check them whereas they don't really with airmail. For example, Airmail usually gets to me in the UK in about 2weeks but I've had EMS that's taken that amount of time because of customs

>> No.8220639

>>8218072
>>8219323
I feel like these would have looked better with Starry Night over Rhone, especially the regular jsk where the bodice just looks off with the print continuing. I guess they just wanted to go really iconic though

>> No.8220714
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8220714

My recent order. I tried to stay under 200 dollars shipped, and i managed to do it! hopefully it is shipped to me by tonight. I feel bad for buying swankiss replicas but I'm going to the real store soon enough so ill just buy some stuff there.

>> No.8220744

>>8217541
Titina on etsy does a lot of shell bags.

>> No.8220938

>>8220714
Could you link + review the swankiss shoes? I'm totally in love with them but they don't come in my size.

>> No.8220940

>>8220938
Welp, didn't notice the pair in the bottom, but I meant the platform sneakers in the top right!

>> No.8220942

>>8219850
Found a version in silver and what I think is white gold. Already checked the store for a gold option and nothing.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5-c.w4002-147125177.115.jBZkVL&id=12433723291

I might settle on another gold flatback I found without the split side detail but I'd really love to find that version since I know it already works for my hyper sensitive hands.

>> No.8221122
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8221122

>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1-c.w4004-2339191132.17.lNmOiD&id=44002010807

qt shoes for lolita or otome
goes up to size 10

>> No.8221133

>>8221122
Those are super cute but bells on your shoes is a very bad idea.

>> No.8221142

>>8221133
>Bells
Oh, I didn't even know they were bells! I just thought they were a bunch of nothing.

>> No.8221484

>>8220938
Here's the link to the ones i bought, but they only come in the regular japanese sizes.
item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.15.vYowG3&id=37272778016&ns=1&abbucket=17detail

>> No.8221524

i don't buy cosplay stuff, but need help with the tao.

can someone who is from the US explain how they buy heavyish (>200g) items when everything is so expensive after international shipping fees?

even if i don't want to use an external agent and use the one Tao provides during checkout the rates are ¥143.3/kg and ¥ 32.3 for every 500g after. The item I want is 500g roughly, assuming they don't round up the shipping is 3x the price of the item.

Doesn't everything you guys buy end up being more expensive then Aliexpress or ebay? Does everyone just buy socks and light clothes?

damn prices are so deceiving, i wish they could get that shii sorted out fockkkkkkkkk

>> No.8221609

>>8221524
What the hell are you saying. Like, abbreviations are fine, but don't do it so much that it becomes an inside joke only you can understand.

I'm from Canada, but it's the same principle. International shipping cost has a expensive start cost, but that cost is spread out into something affordable when your package is heavier. Why is why people tend to buy (rare) things from Taobao in hauls, and not nick-nacks that you could get domestically.

>> No.8221665

>>8221609
uhh i only abbreviated taobao but ok bby

so everyone is saving like 10 items and purchasing them all at once in bulk? I guess it makes more sense, but then again is the stuff really that rare? I feel like aliexpress is just mirror of taobao and the sellers have the international part figured out so the middle man is cut right out

every time i message a taobao seller asking them ship international, they are so confused saying it can't be done no way no how. which begs the question, what do the aliexpress sellers know that the taobao sellers don't

overseas market is such a myestery

>> No.8221669

>>8221133
Just pry them open with jewelers tools and silence them.

>> No.8221676

>>8221665
I don't know if you're just fresh or a troll. It's too much in one post for me to give you the DL on it all, but shipping is expensive, hence one order, and you have to use a shopping service if you're not a Chinese resident because most shops will only ship inside China. But don't worry anon, everything on Taobao is legitimate, the prices are super cheap, and all of the shops are trustworthy. Some of the dresses I've gotten haven't been as nice as the ones from my Milanoo order, but, oh well, live and learn.

>> No.8221698

>>8221665
>>8221665
You write like I do in my class notes, except the purpose here isn't to remind yourself of exam topics, it's to communicate with others.

Yeah. Some people buy with their friends if they only want a few items each. By rare, I mostly mean lolita and cosplay items, which are greatly more expensive in foreign (our) markets. If you want black socks, just get them here. If you want a full lolita coord under $200, easier to get it from Taobao.

Taobao has more variety than Aliexpress, in my opinion. Some taobao shops have Aliexpress shops. Some don't, but still ship internationally. Some only have taobao shops and will only ship domestically because, surprise surprise, shipping internationally is a big hassle.

>> No.8221728

>>8221676
bit cheeky yeah

can you give me an idea of how much overall orders weigh? And how many items you order at one time so that it's cost effective?

i understand the concept of freight forwarding and all that, just curious why taobao sellers are so apprehensive to send things things internationally themselves direct when i ask them. and how aliexpress sellers have the costs of similar items figured out so that you don't need a forwarder and its cheaper overall

for example, if anon here :>>8221122

wanted to buy that item alone, she'd be better off going direct to aliexpress. I found ones there pretty similar and cheaper overall without the need of a forwarder

>> No.8221765

>>8221728
Aliexpress sellers tend to sell things that they know they can easily sell. They probably buy things in bulk. Also they sometimes integrate some of the international shipping price into the price. If I wanted just one item, I would just buy it off aliexpress or ebay. But since I want multiple items that are more niche, it's easier to buy off taobao.

>> No.8221782

>>8221765
makes sense, thanks.

Can you give me an idea of how many items you like to order at once and how much it all normally weighs (ballpark)?

I kind of want a figure to go buy so if i ever do decide to commit to a purchase, I know i reached a sensible threshold

>> No.8221788

>>8221782
There are resources for you in the OP, please refer to that so your hand doesn't need holding throughout your taobao ordering.

>> No.8221802

>>8221788
what if i enjoy the hand caress of a qt3.14 cosplayer?

>> No.8222013

Pictures in item descriptions haven't been loading right for me, I can't see them.
Is this only a me thing or has it been happening to anyone else?

>> No.8222122

>>8221802
they don't want to caress your hand

>> No.8222137

>>8221728
Chinese sellers have a tendency to steer away from international sales due to general xenophobia and the hassle of working with an almost complete lack of communication. That's literally it.

The people who run AliX stores can speak English.

>> No.8222141

>>8221665
>what do the aliexpress sellers know that the taobao sellers don't

The English language.

>> No.8222245

>>8222122
this was directed at the qt3.1456 cosplayers, not you :p

>>8222137
>>8222141
sounds about right, seems like aliX>tao all day unless you're going all out on quite a few niche items at once like the other poster said

i just calculated the cost of a couple items and ali still won out. The items that i couldn't find, i just messaged aliX sellers the link to the tao item and asked them to stock it for cheaper. once they found the factory on the mainland, they sent me the link. its great

anyways, thanks for the help guys

>> No.8222772

The stuff I ordered through forwarding over a month ago is finally on its way to the US. It's too bad there only seems to be one forwarding option to the USA, because it was not fast at all. Crossing my fingers that it gets here soon and hopefully not too much has been seized by customs...

>> No.8222861

>>8220714
Link to the choker?

>> No.8223105

>>8217541
Loris has one

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3-c.w4002-178793163.40.4hTlWK&id=39614057244

>> No.8223137

>>8222772
Was is long due to sellers getting to the forwarder or was your forwarder slow at packing and sending out the stuff? I'm from Canada and I also only had 1 option and although kind of pricey imo they were very efficient and sent out the stuff a few hours after I paid the final shipping and it got to my door in literally 3 days.

>> No.8223302

How long does SpreeNow usually take for packing? Order has been "Queued for Packing" for a couple of days now :/

>> No.8223472

>>8223302
Normally it's fast.
Mine was packed in a day, it could be that one of your items hasn't arrived yet so they can't finish.
I've never seen "Queued for packing before" only "Arrived and checked" then "Packed" and "shipped" afterwards.

>> No.8223481

>>8223302
Won't take longer than a week at most anon! Go ask them about it if it's taking longer

>> No.8223487

Does anyone know why Magic Tea Party increased the price of the Angel Fish JSK?
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1-c.w4004-4979621133.5.Js06lW&id=43868148445

>> No.8223665

>>8220714
link on that ribbon laced sweater?

>> No.8223807

>>8222013
No its happening to me too. Things are really slow at loading. It wasn't like this before.

Any way to fix this?

>> No.8223846

>>8223105
>>8220744

I'll check them out, thanks!

>> No.8224052

>>8223807
>>8222013
Have you guys looked at the video in OP description?

>> No.8224062

>>8219850
search DIY and whatever else to find what you need.

>> No.8224093

>>8224052
Yeah and it didn't work for me.

>> No.8224101

>>8224093
the only other thing I can think of is clearing your cache. it's working fine for me. if some of them don't load just reload the page and stay on it, scrolling up and down until they appear

>> No.8224113
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8224113

pre-birthday gift for myself

>> No.8224356
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8224356

Help, cgl! Has anybody ever ordered from this store? The blouse is 99yuan and it seems too good to be true. I just need a wine blouse, dammit.

>> No.8224377

>>8224356
Yup, my friend ordered the white and we thought for the price that it wouldn't be that great but it's really lovely. The cuffs are nice, the buttons are quite pretty and the lace isn't scratchy at all, and it looks really nice on

>> No.8224405
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8224405

>>8224377
Thank you so much, kind anon!

>> No.8224419

>>8224356
I actually ordered that one in black, I think. The style looks familiar but I can't remember the shop name. Blouse hasn't arrived though.

>tfw I bought mine for 120Y or so

>> No.8224426
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8224426

>>8224419
Just looked up my order. I got mine from Lolisa
>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.0.0.XopgVn&id=40933150431

But it looks like it's the exact same blouse. Here's a pic they sent me of mine. Stuff is circled because I ordered a different blouse and they sent me the one you're talking about instead.

>> No.8224968
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8224968

>shopping service sent me photos of the bags I ordered
>the middle one
>god fucking dammit

>> No.8224980

>>8224968
Mmmm, delicious mlik.

>> No.8224985

>>8224968
the best mlik ever

>> No.8224986

>>8224968
Anon, I need that bag. I need it badly. If you keep it, I'll buy it from you as long as the price isn't ridiculous.

>> No.8225004

>>8224986
I might take you up on that. We'll see if I can't order another bag while also keeping this one.

>> No.8225018
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8225018

>>8224356
>>8224377
>99 yuan loli-able blouse

Time to go shopping! Thank you for the store suggestion.

>> No.8225285

>>8224101
fuck, i didn't think about that. thanks, anon, that did it.

>> No.8225380

>>8224968
I've been laughing for 5 minutes straight now. Thanks anon, I love me some mlik.

>> No.8225512

>>8224113
cute anon, where are the chiffon headbows from?

>> No.8225516

>>8224968
that's fucking hilarious. how is it possible that it's only screwed up on one?

>> No.8225622

Anyone know where else I can buy this?


http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.w4002-4181092858.37.Stp8sQ&id=42112325033

>> No.8225645

>>8224968
it took me way too long to see what was wrong there

>> No.8225771

>>8224968
its honestly not noticeable at first glance

>> No.8225773

>>8225645
You're not alone.

>> No.8225940

Spreenow takes paypal, right?
Also some item listings are redirecting me to the taobao login page, is there a way to fix that?

>> No.8226062

>>8220714
heart sweater please?

>> No.8226282
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8226282

I'm considering getting this jsk cause I think its cute in an emily temple cute kind of way, but the pictures are pretty shitty and I've never heard of this shop before

http://gd1.alicdn.com/imgextra/i1/751858498/TB2QQDVcXXXXXaXXpXXXXXXXXXX-751858498.jpg

>> No.8226284

>>8226282
http://tw.taobao.com/item/44474829284.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a1z10.1-c.w4004-7509087974.3.ibi812

that was not the url I wanted

>> No.8226380

Could anybody who has bought shoes through taobao recently possibly check how much they weighed? I'd just like a general idea before ordering..

>> No.8226411

>>8226284
The shop seems good, and that dress is cute af so thanks anon

>> No.8226606

>>8226380
>Go to your closet
>find similar shaped shoes
>weigh shoes
>profit

>> No.8226708

I found a thing
>Galaxy chiffon fabric
http://tw.taobao.com/item/43684420939.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a1z10.3-c.w4002-3912451027.46.BWy1W6

>> No.8226718

>>8226282
I linked this to my friend who loves budgies even though she has no idea what lolita is
>tfw secretly hope she'll want to buy it and I can corrupt her into being a lolita

>> No.8226757

Trying to figure out the search terms for a night sky fabric that's not a galaxy print.

>> No.8226789

>>8226757
>baby's night sky print, lol
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a219r.lm861.14.323.sP9vUl&id=43577903452&ns=1&abbucket=12#detail

>> No.8226821
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8226821

I'm not into sweet but please someone get these, they are lovely.

>> No.8226847

>>8226821
Don't!!!! I got them. Honestly, I was really disappointing.
>For short people
>Thicker tights, which is great!
>screen printed onto the tight, so the front is that screen printed feeling and the back is a tight
>side of calf you can see the change in fabric
>weird pink lines upper area before crotch where it seems pink thread got into the fabric and is now eternally ingrained in the tights

I was really disappointing...I don't have photos, I sold it off. I tried it on 2/3 times before selling them away, I really didn't want to. They are beautiful from far away, but if you get into the quality details of it, I was sad.

>> No.8226850

>>8226847
Aw that sucks and I was considering buying a different pair of printed tights from them, so I guess they will be the same quality.

>> No.8226869

>>8224426
>>8224377
How does this look under a JSK? Like a maid outfit?

>> No.8226874

>>8226850
I'm not sure about their other tights, but I was definitely disappointing with their bunny ones. You could see the line/change in texture between the white of the stocking, and the white of the print. The bunny isn't printed onto the tight, it's the entire picture inc. the white background around the rabbit. It's hard to explain...but a well done print would cut off the white around the actual print, and then put it onto the tight, so you have more fabric and less print ink/material on the fabric.

>> No.8226900

>>8217484
Just to let you know in case you didn't, mu-fish is a reseller of various chinese brand tights, but they also sell their own designs. So fit may vary pair to pair.

>> No.8226928
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8226928

yo, where can i get these off taobao? or what search words can i use to find em?

>> No.8227167

Sorry for the late replies
>>8222861
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.0.0.wiFGFs&id=43553673020&ns=1detail
>>8223665
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3-c.w4002-8313707709.32.DynIGY&id=42118479517
>>8226062
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.0.0.BJbfok&id=43174205421&ns=1detail

>> No.8227246

>>8226282
oh anon, this is the perfect dress for me, I love budgies and it reminds me of little birds symphony which is one of my dream prints.
thanks!

>> No.8227249

>>8220225
Would you mind letting me know how you get on? I saw a few dresses I like(and quite reasonable too) on Miss Point, but I don't want to put in an order yet.

>> No.8227261
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8227261

>>8226821
>>8226847
>>8226850
Mine were fine? They have the same fabric all around and you can't tell where it's printed or anything, also no pink lines. When did you get yours? Also, same shop? Maybe I'm just less critical, they look fine to me though.

>> No.8227530

I'm just looking for some white tights with gold stars on them. Anyone know of a shop with anything like that?

>> No.8227576
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8227576

Asking here too, any good bags that look like things that aren't usually bags?

>> No.8227722

>>8227530
translate "star tights" yo, couldn't be easier. I had a few links, I'll try to dig them up if i didn't delete them

>> No.8227732

>>8227530
>>8227722

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=19492680932

I deleted most of them because I didn't need them, sorry. I remember there being a few different kinds though.

>> No.8227740
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8227740

>>8227261
wAt. I bought them from R-series directly. I've bought things from them before and I have had nothing but beautiful products. Which is the reason why I was really disappointed. Maybe mine was just a poor print? I didn't buy it through an SS so there was no quality control step I could have done before getting a final sale or returning it.

But mine clearly had pink line across the top. You can see it in the stock photo now that I look at it. The pink line goes all the way across in the picture, but on my tights it only had a medium size line on one leg. No one would ever *see* it, but that combined with the printing made it seem, to me, like my tights were a rushed job.

>> No.8227752

>>8227740
Oh, weird. Mine don't have that pink line either. The fabric becomes thicker around that part which I don't mind because you get holes around there sometimes, but there's no lines. I'd take a pic but they're dirty and covered in cat hair right now. That sucks that they don't catch the badly printed ones though.

>> No.8227764
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8227764

Gulls, I'm in dire need of your help. Any replicas or anything similar to pic related in larger sizes?
>inb4 replicas are bad abloobloo
I would normally never buy a replica, but these are just a simple shoe design with text, and as I said, I'm open to similar original designs

>> No.8227852

Hey, so i'm ordering a few things.
what would you say would be cheaper: using a ss or forwarding? how much does it cost to buy directly from tb? thanks!!

>> No.8227854

>>8227852
A few things as in how many + how heavy? Generally, if they're small and simple items, using a FS is better.

>> No.8227860

>>8227854
I'm thinking about 5 items. clothes and some shoes. mostly from the same shop.
Looking at the prices of shipping i'm leaning towards buying directly, but i'm not sure.

>> No.8227878

>>8226282
if i can still order one in about a month im getting one and risking the quality.

>> No.8227899

>>8227764
If you're not looking for the text and key there's probably dozens if you search for platform shoes or lolita shoes.

>> No.8227914

>>8227899
I was looking for something quite similar, or something that anons had personal experience with, but I am hunting myself too, thanks anon.

>> No.8227968
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8227968

Ugh I'm still waiting on my Pink Sailor order to be shipped out from two orders ago. Shouldn't have used taobao forwarding for it now I have more of an excuse to put in new orders every paycheck.

Plus all of the hello kitty crap I bought ended up weighing a whole kilo.

>> No.8228056

Who is the best value forwarder from China?

>> No.8228178

Can anyone decipher the difference between 'pure mesh' and 'little gauze'

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3-c.w4002-9943094246.79.iZGUCR&id=44371367591

>> No.8228249

>>8224968
I've been looking at this picture for 5 minutes and can't tell what's wrong

>> No.8228256

>>8228249
Go to the kitchen and have a nice warm glass of mlik. It might help.

>> No.8228357
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8228357

anyone got a taobao link for this? I don't want to buy from loli loli paradise

>> No.8228395

>>8227752
I don't mind it being thicker, in fact I quite like it. Its just a shame it turned out badly.

>> No.8228656

>>8228178
the pure mesh one shouldn't have the gauze on the sleeves

>> No.8228734
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8228734

My tiny order is arriving tomorrow! Ordered early March so I'm excited to finally get it.

>> No.8228864

>>8228734
If you don't mind me asking, what did you pay for shipping? I also want to make a fairly small order and want to know if it's worth it.

>> No.8228866

>>8228734
I bought one of those bags for school. I put one textbook (not too heavy) and my phone and stuff in and the long straps broke after a few minutes. After that the zipper broke.
Just thought I'd give a heads up, don't put anything even slightly heavy in those.

>> No.8228893

>>8228864
$28.21 was my shipping cost for AirMail from TaobaoNow. Weighed 1.09kg

>>8228866
Well that sucks. I'm using it for a cosplay so the heaviest thing in it will probably be my water bottle. Thanks for the heads up though, I'll remember that before I put too much stuff in it at the convention.

>> No.8228969

>>8226821
This would be so cute for a mori-lolita coord

>> No.8229091

>>8228893
You might want to reinforce the straps ahead of time with some matching heavy thread.

>> No.8229133

Has someone ordered something with a custom color using spreenow before? Was it a pain to do it? how long was the usual wait?
I've never bought anything other than in stock items, so this is super new to me.

>> No.8229388

>>8228357
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=44582232572&spm=a310v.4.88.1

>> No.8229398
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8229398

How do you buy something that requires a deposit with an SS?

>> No.8229451

>>8229398
You just use the SS as normal. Most SS will ask for the full amount already rather than doing the deposit then paying off later.

>> No.8229460

Anyone got the keywords for men's jogger pants/shorts? Translation of men's jogging shorts brought up...actual gym clothes and men's shorts brings up too many varied results.

>> No.8229471

So I'm doing my first taobao order, and two days ago my SS, Bhiner, received all my items and posted pictures. However my order still says "On Delivery to Bhiner" and hasn't been packed up and weighed so I can make the second payment. Is this kind of wait typical or should I bug them?

>> No.8229473

>>8229471
I don't think it'd hurt floating them a "what's going on" email about it but I think there's a holiday going on 'til the 6th so you may not get a response fast. Not too sure on that as I've never used Bhiner before.

>> No.8229475

>>8229471
Well, it might just be because SS don't tend to work on weekends. Wait until a couple of working days pass, and then bug them.

>> No.8229484

>>8229475
OH, I am an idiot who forgets that normal people are off Saturday Sunday. (My days off are Thursday Friday) hahaha I'll only start to worry if nothing happens this week!

>>8229473
Their website made it sound like the 6th is the only day they're closed, so yeah I'll definitely wait until like Wednesday to try bugging them.

>> No.8229530

so tempted to buy $50 worth of stickers
they're just sitting in my cart but holy crap what would i even do with them

>> No.8229532
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8229532

I don't know if this belongs here or in the help thread. I need to buy a petti for a cosplay and I found one I'm fond of on TB, but there's a huge amount of choices and I can't really find the differences in some of them. I'm looking to buy any of the ones with red around them in my picture, but I can't read Chinese and all the different choices are confusing. Which should I buy?

http://tw.taobao.com/item/19631770738.htm?spm=a1z3p.7398038.0.0.rBDS1g&scm=1007.10137.5067.0&id=19631770738&pvid=3b54a45f-caa0-464f-8ded-d6bdf8ec3763

>> No.8229546

>>8229532
what cosplay are you doing? choose the petti shape (a line or cupcake) based on that, how much poof you need and the length

classical puppets petticoats are popular

>> No.8229551

>>8229530
Spend it on other shit that you might think is slightly more important like kawaii uguu house things.

That's what I do because I too used to have lots of stickers in my wishlist of crap on Taobao.

>> No.8229559

>>8229546
It's a cupcake petti for sure, but there's just a lot of different choices. I'd like to get a big petti like what is pictured, but I don't want to choose between the two fabrics and get one that's too droopy. The pictures all seem too nonspecific to make a choice, for example: the first pictures don't have a fabric attached to them and the ones that do don't have a shape listed. I hope someone here who understands Chinese could help me a little or point out whether or not i'm being an idiot.

>> No.8229581

>>8229559
okay so basically the three pictures, from left to right are: daily, napoleon and 'sandwich'

it looks like the 'sandwich' type has most poof

the material options are;
Soft organza
Stiff Organza
Soft + stiff organza

the purchase options listed in order are;
42 cm white daily
42 cm black daily
42 cm white Napoleon
42 cm black Napoleon
42 cm white sandwich
42 cm black sandwich


>>8229551
everything i buy will probably just end up being clutter, but what kind of house things do you buy?

>> No.8229590

>>8229581
Oh my goodness that helps so much, I knew one choice was organza but the other one wouldn't translate and I wasn't quite sure which was better for poof. Thank you so much, anon!

>> No.8229592

>>8229581
oh oops to elaborate, the third one is a napoleon + one layer of the 'sandwich'

the other pictures are varying comparisons of the different organza fabrics with the napoleon skirt (i think)

i think the 'sandwich' layers are ones you buy to add extra poof to your napoleon/daily petti

sorry if that didn't make much sense, let me know if you want me to go into further detail

>> No.8229598

>>8229581
I usually buy organizing stuff like cute storage, garment bags, or whatever else.
lazycorner.taobao.com is my fav store for home crap.

>> No.8229630

>>8229598
thanks anon! i think i might as well buy both the stickers and some stuff from the shop you linked

>> No.8229637

>>8229592
Oh, I see. This helps me even more! Now one last thing, do you suppose the soft+stiff is the best, or would just stiff work out fine?

>> No.8229655

>>8229637
from left to right; stiff organza sandwich layer, soft organza sandwich layer, no sandwich layers (guessing this is the daily??) and top layer + 1 each of soft and stiff

the daily and napoleon (from that very first picture) seem to be made of dotty material, whereas the sandwich ones are plain organza

this is what i think, but if you're using a SS you may want to confirm with them before purchasing

>> No.8229659
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8229659

>>8229655
dropped pic

also, for max poof stiff would probably be better, but if it's for lolita maybe the soft+stiff combo

>> No.8229665

>>8229659
Anon, you are exactly what I needed! Thank you so much for your second opinion and all your help!

>> No.8230034

If this has already been posted a million times and I missed it like the stupid shit that I am who misses things (like this) I apologise but..

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1-c.w5003-10564554033.1.jjxMTZ&id=19211441698&scene=taobao_shop

WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS!!?!!

WAS THIS RE-RELEASED?!!!!!????

>> No.8230036

>>8230034
from what i can tell, it was released last year and is sold out
>http://yetanotherjfashionblog.tumblr.com/post/45570475327/photo-shared-by-surface-spell-ready-stock-shop#note-container

>> No.8230046

>>8230036
I hate everything.

Hopefully I can pick it up in secondhand sales in China.. *sigh*

>> No.8230051

>>8230046
this isn't quite as pretty as the surfacespell one, but any way maybe you're interested
>http://ladysloth.storenvy.com/collections/967098-silk-stained-glass-series

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8230058

>>8229598
This is the greatest thing I've ever seen

>> No.8230071

Can you recommend shoes from theese two shops? (Angelic Imprint and Idontknow). I only have shoes from antaina and I really like them.

>http://shop58746168.taobao.com
>http://shoes0.taobao.com

>> No.8230116

>>8230051
Thank you Anon, but I own that print already from some other brand.. trying to fill the hole SurfaceSpell repetitively leaves in my heart.. I appreciate your help nonetheless!

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8230224

>>8229388
thank you based anon

>>8230071
I have one pair from angelic imprint and they're pretty much the same as antaina shoes

>> No.8230229

>>8230224
Thank you anon!

>> No.8230334

>>8229532
>>8229546
Not this anon but I'm a noob at pettis and wondering how can you tell A-Line and Cupcake pettis apart and how can you look at a dress and know which you need?

>> No.8230418

>>8230334
A-line are more poofy at the bottom and create a triangle shape. Cupcake are poofy all around and look more like a half circle. I think a section of the lolita guide has some info about petti, which should help.

>> No.8230477

>>8229598
omg ANON I CAN'T STOP.

>> No.8230640

can you pay with paypal for taobao forwarding?

>> No.8230683

>>8230640
oh nevermind! figured it all out

>> No.8230740
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8230740

Taobao order arrived!

>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=13667350243

Has a section for your cellphone and a headphone hole so you can listen to music with your phone in your bag. Also there's one of those silver foil-ish lined pouches for putting your drink and keeping it cool, I think?

>> No.8230748
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8230748

>>8230740
No idea why it rotated my picture upside down.

>http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.w4004-9531137432.2.zzHxDh&id=40933150431

I wanted a different blouse but the shop sent me this one by mistake and I have to say it's the best mistake. I love this blouse. It's so soft and even though the buttons are hard to fasten, it looks fantastic worn. I just don't have any pictures worn that do it justice.

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8230750

>>8230748
They even included a free button just in case one goes missing. Hopefully none will.

>> No.8231003

Did TB update it's FF system to Canada?

>> No.8231125

I remember an anon asking for this ages ago but...Anybody tried to buy pdf books from Taobao?

>> No.8231135

>>8228656
Thanks anon, for the time of me, I had no idea.

>> No.8231268

>>8231125
I think most shopping services won't buy virtual items.

>> No.8232320

Can anyone recommend a forwarding service(not a SS) from China? I know Yoybuy! offer one but I don't want to go near them w/o PP. Taobao doesn't offer global shipping in my country

>> No.8232386

>>8232320
what's the difference between a forwarding service and a shopping service?

>> No.8232588

>>8232386
I swear we answer this at least twice per thread.

>Shopping service you pay for someone to buy and ship to you.

>Forwarding service you buy yourself and pay someone to ship for you.

>> No.8232833

I'm trying to pay for my order directly from Taobao, but it keeps directing me to sign up with AliPay. I just wanna pay by credit card, can I do that without an AliPay account?

>> No.8233312

>>8227764
This is DreamV/Deary/DearMyLove. It's not that hard to find...
http://www.dreamvs.jp/pc/index.php?toid=PC_ARTICLE&fromid=OUTSIDE&group_id=519613#article_result

>> No.8233337

>>8227764
Oh, sorry. You meant larger sizes. There you go.
http://tw.taobao.com/item/18909947780.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a1z10.5-c.w4002-2293493078.102.xOM98l

It's missing the bow, but this could be fixed with a clip.

>> No.8233901
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8233901

>>8230058
>tfw i drive a moped and would actually wear one of those things if they didn't look so ridiculous
s-still got the link anon?

>> No.8234003
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8234003

I was in the middle of an order when yoybuy stopped accepting paypal (I take advantage of the 90 days free storage period to spread my purchases) and I'm having trouble paying by credit card because the transbao ordeal got me blocked by alipay or my bank blocks alipay or something. So
>bought things last month
>can't pay for the shipping
>can't pay deposits for things on a deadline
>issue taking forever to resolve
>make collages

>> No.8234019

>>8234003
What??? I thought the paypal issue was temporary!

>> No.8234025

>>8229398
>>8229451
You might have to send them a message when the final payment page comes up. I just did this with Pruany.

>> No.8234775

How accurate to life are antaina's stock photos? I'm considering getting some blue heels but not sure if they'll be 2 shades lighter or not

>> No.8235159

Are there any shopping services that still take paypal?

>> No.8235170

>>8235159
spreenow does, and they've always been amazing
the staff are friendly enough and reply in a timely manner (mine is usually Vivi, don't know whether most people have her or if she's assigned to me)

>> No.8235176

>>8232588
Not who you are replying to but I'll add it to the FAQ in a bit. I've seen it a few times when I've glanced through the thread.

>>8235159
Yeah I have them in the SS sheet. If there needs updating, I hope anons would let me (or the other anon) know to edit it in.

>> No.8235192

>>8234003
Isn't this a big lie? I thought the reason they cancelled paypal was people kept using it to get refunds when they fuck up orders.

>> No.8235197
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8235197

Thinking about using taobao for the first time.

What is the fastest/most reliable service to use?

>> No.8235218

>>8235197
Anytime a SS gets popular on taobao threads, they tend to get swamped so depends on their popularity.

So I just find more recent reviews to gauge what is the best SS to use. Or the SS sheet in the first post.

>> No.8235221

>>8233901
It's in the shop I quoted, I didn't save the actual item link, sorry.

>> No.8235257
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8235257

I have bought this dress in burgundy March 2nd. It still hasn't arrived yo my SS yet. I have never ordered from Surface Spell before. Is this normal?

>> No.8235267

>>8235257
was it a reserve or 'ready stock'?

you can shoot your SS a quick mail and ask about the status of your dress

>> No.8235277

>>8235267
I believe it was a reservation, but when I asked my SS, they said it was on it's way to the facility. That was about a week and a half ago.

>> No.8235279

>>8235170

Spreenow have been VERY slow for me so far, 1st order with them (a couple hundred bucks). Was in queued for packing status for about a week, so I asked them about it, now it's moved to "queued for weighing", has been for a day now. How long does it take to stick a box on a set of scales. No photos taken either :-/

I guess they are a bit hit and miss.

>> No.8235290

>>8235279
Tbtrends is being slower than usual too. Maybe it's not so much the SS, as it is spring/con season.

>> No.8235443

>>8235279
oh that's disappointing! i had them complete my order which was also several hundred dollars' worth and 8kgs last week. they received everything on wednesday and had the package sent out by late friday although i had to do a little bit of prodding. what's the name of the agent who usually replies to you?

also, i don't think spreenow takes photos unless specifically asked (i've never asked) or if they think your item may be wrong/different with what you ordered (has happened once)

>> No.8235500

>>8235279
>>8235290
>>8235277
It's a holiday. I'm not sure which one, but pruany messaged me stating they were taking a while to ship my package because of it.

>> No.8235534

>>8235443

> what's the name of the agent who usually replies to you?

"Vivi" in the online chat.

>> No.8235714

>>8226847
How tall are you, anon?

I pre-ordered these tights when they came out and they fit fine.
The only flaw I find is that you can see where the print ends on the side of the calf.

I'm 5'5 and was about 148lb at the time too, not even skinny.

>> No.8235970

>>8234019
Some anon was told it would take "over a year" to resolve their paypal problem and I think >>8235192 is probably right.

>>8235257
Surface Spell was pretty slow for me, and all I ordered was flower combs.

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8236438

I can't tell if the full price of this jsk is supposed to be 498 or 468 or 966

http://tw.taobao.com/item/44434734703.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a1z10.3-c.w4002-5787017936.33.VmeqHZ

>> No.8236535

>>8236438
It would help if you weren't on the TW version of the site.

498Y is the total amount. 200Y deposit and 268 final payment with (I'm guessing) 30Y shipping fee.

>> No.8236687

im trying to order some cabochons on taobao but i cant tell if you get more than one or just one cabochon from this listing:

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5-c.w4002-1534462444.88.myDSWh&id=18644077869

>> No.8236707

>>8236687
Price is per cabochon.

>> No.8236747

Store selling Rilakkuma stuff says this:

~出口单转内销~所以会日本说明书外打了个中文标签~

I'm assuming it's a warning about packages being seized by customs? Google translate was a little wonky.

>> No.8237566
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8237566

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09.2.9.209.qDx8XD&id=43572459694&_u=j1t6a8h4c584

I want to get only this item, but it's recommended to look on ebay if you're only getting one item. Is it on ebay? I can't find anything similar.

>> No.8237736

New thread here >>8237734

>> No.8238163

>>8236687
those are so dang derpy