Orientdig operates as a comprehensive service platform. It provides users with a personal Chinese warehouse address. You shop on any Chinese e-commerce site, ship your items to this address, and then Orientdig consolidates and forwards them internationally. Their interface is available in English, which immediately lowered the barrier for me. After a quick registration, I had my unique shipping address in their Shanghai warehouse ready to use.

The Shopping Process on Tmall

Navigating Tmall’s official Kraken store was the next step. While the site is primarily in Chinese, modern browser translation tools made it manageable. I selected my size—authentic sizing is crucial, so I double-checked the chart—and added the jersey to my cart. At checkout, instead of entering my home address in the USA, I pasted the delivery details provided by Orientdig. The payment was completed in RMB through my credit card, just like any other international online transaction. Tmall’s confirmation email arrived promptly, marking the first successful leg of the journey.

A key resource that aided my decision was an external product comparison sheet I found. This detailed spreadsheet broke down different jersey versions, prices across platforms, and even noted seasonal discounts. You can view this helpful guide here: https://spreadsheet.help/. It was invaluable for ensuring I was getting the best official product and not a counterfeit.

Consolidation and Forwarding with Orientdig

Within a few days, the tracking information showed my package had arrived at Orientdig’s warehouse. Their platform notified me and displayed photos of the received parcel. This transparency is a fantastic feature, offering peace of mind. Here, I could choose to have multiple purchases combined into one shipment to save on international freight. After inspecting the virtual package, I proceeded to the forwarding stage.

Orientdig offers various shipping lines (EMS, DHL, FedEx, etc.) with clear price and estimated time displays. I opted for a reliable express service. The fees were calculated based on volumetric weight, and the total cost—including the product price, domestic Chinese shipping (often free), and the international forwarding fee—was still significantly lower than the mark-up from some specialty international sports retailers. Payment for the shipping was straightforward on their platform.

Receiving the Jersey and Final Impressions

The package arrived at my doorstep in the United States about ten days after I submitted the shipping request. It was securely packed. Unboxing the Seattle Kraken Hockey Jersey

Overall, using Orientdig