How a buying-agent parcel actually reaches your door.

Once you place an order through an agent, a typical shipment goes through:

• Order + domestic purchase — The agent buys from the Chinese seller on your behalf; the seller usually ships within 1-3 days
• Seller → agent warehouse — The item arrives at the agent's warehouse in China, typically in 2-5 days
• QC + consolidation — Warehouse staff photograph and inspect the item; you can combine multiple orders into one parcel to save on international shipping
• International shipping — After you approve the QC photos, pick a shipping line, and pay the international fee, the agent packs and dispatches

Most agents offer several international lines you can mix and match:

• Postal (EMS / ePacket / postal parcel) — Most cost-effective, best for non-urgent light items, typically 10-20 business days
• Express (DHL / FedEx / UPS) — Fast, 5-10 business days, pricier — good for urgent or high-value items
• Sea freight — Cheapest per kg, best for bulky or heavy goods, 30-60 days
• Regional dedicated lines — Optimized routes the agent runs to specific regions (EU, US, Japan, SEA), trading off price vs speed

• Consolidate parcels — Combine multiple orders into one shipment to cut international costs, especially for small items
• Check restricted goods — Batteries, liquids, branded replicas, and some categories may be limited by destination country
• Insure high-value items — For pricey pieces, a small insurance fee is well worth it
• Declare honestly — Accurate parcel contents and value declarations help customs clear smoothly

For specific shipping costs, tracking, customs, lost-parcel claims — contact the agent you ordered through. They handle the parcel end-to-end. For questions about qqfinds itself (finding items, prices, QC sources) — use our help center or contact page.