How to Use Mulebuy as a Forwarding Service to Purchase Skechers from 1688

2025-04-30

For international shoppers looking for budget-friendly deals, 1688.comMulebuy, a Chinese forwarding and proxy shopping platform, becomes invaluable.

Step 1: Find Skechers Products on 1688

Start by browsing 1688.com (use Google Translate if needed) or reference this product spreadsheet

Step 2: Register with Mulebuy

Mulebuy is designed to help overseas buyers purchase, consolidate, and ship products from Chinese platforms. Sign up on their website and note your unique Mulebuy warehouse address

Step 3: Provide Links to Your Agent

Submit the product links from 1688 (or the ones highlighted in the spreadsheet) via Mulebuy’s order form. Include details like:

  • Size/color variants (use the translated specifications in the spreadsheet)
  • Quantity
  • Special requests (e.g., quality check)

Step 4: Pay for Items and Domestic Shipping

Mulebuy will quote the product cost plus domestic Chinese shipping fees. You can pay via PayPal or credit card. Once confirmed, their local team purchases and inspects the Skechers items upon arrival at their warehouse.

Step 5: Consolidate and Ship Internationally

After quality checks (photos/videos available upon request), Mulebuy repackages orders to reduce shipping volume. Choose from shipping options like DHL, EMS, or FedEx based on budget and speed. You’ll receive a tracking number once dispatched.

Tips to Save Costs:

  1. Use the spreadsheet:product list
  2. Optimize shipping:
  3. Monitor promotions:

Why Use a Forwarding Service?

Most 1688 sellers only accept Alipay or Chinese bank transfers, which are inaccessible to foreign buyers. Mulebuy handles:

  • Language negotiation with sellers
  • Quality assurance before international shipment
  • Customs documentation (declaring lower values to reduce duties when possible)

By leveraging tools like the spreadsheet

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