CSSBuy.com
3. Submit Your Purchase Request
Copy the 1688 product URL (ensure it matches the Sheet.Cheap product code) and paste it into CSSBuy's order form. Key details to specify:
- Color and size (refer to Asian sizing charts as 1688 uses CM measurements)
- Request QC photos upon arrival at CSSBuy's warehouse
- Add order remarks if you need special packaging
4. Shipping Options
After receiving purchase confirmation, CSSBuy will:
- Notify you when the shoes arrive at their warehouse
- Provide detailed QC pictures
- Help you choose between express (DHL/FedEx) or budget shipping lines
- Handle customs declaration (suggest declaring ~$60/pair to avoid duties)
Pro Tips for Best Experience:
- Price Verification:
- Seasonal Purchasing:
- Multiple QC Steps:
- Peer Recommendations:
Why Brooks Ghost?
The Brooks Ghost series consistently ranks among the best neutral running shoes in Sheet.Cheap's performance comparisons. The 1688 wholesale prices (reflected in their spreadsheet data) often represent 40-60% discounts versus Western retailers due to:
- No international distribution markups
- Lower Chinese domestic VAT rates
- Direct factory relationships (many 1688 vendors are manufacturers)
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Some buyers using CSSBuy encounter:
=-=- *- Vendor substitutions (solution: strictly reference Sheet.Cheap product codes)
=-=- *- Warehouse delays during Chinese holidays like Golden Week
=-=- *- Color discrepancies (avoid stylistic descriptions - use color codes)
The cost comparison spreadsheet
Real-World Example:
A German runner saved €216 by purchasing 4 pairs of Brooks Ghost 15s via CSSBuy:
- 1688 price: ¥1,550 total (¥100 stacking discount)
- CSSBuy service fee: ¥97.15
- EUB shipping to Germany: ¥185 (18 days)
- Total cost: ~€264 vs €480 for equivalent EMEA retail purchase
While the process requires patience (typically 3-5 weeks total), the savings coupled with CSSBuy's hands-on approach make this an attractive alternative to global mainstream retailers.
