6 Taobao Hacks Every Diehard Shoppaholic Should Know

The best tips and tricks to help you get your desired purchases right to your doorstep

You want it, they've got it.

We're talking about Taobao, China's biggest consumer-to-consumer e-commerce site, also known as a true blue shopping haven for those in the know.

Whether you're looking for Kinfolk-worthy furniture to fill your new home with, the latest electronics, or the latest styles inspired by the runway, you're likely to find them from one of the many sellers on the platform.

To help you ease into your first buy, here are some useful tips and tricks:

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3. Find exactly what you want

If you think you’re brilliant at Googling for all the answers you need, think again — searching for your desired item isn’t exactly a breeze on Taobao. That said, you can easily sort results according to filters such as sales, seller’s reputation, newest additions, popularity and price. For even better results, try uploading an image of your desired item and the site will generate search results of similar items based on colors, patterns, or shapes from the photo uploaded. If you’d like to be even specific, there’s also the option of using a marquee tool, which can search for a particular item found on the image.

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