With the growing popularity of luxury fashion at wholesale prices, Chinese platforms like 1688.comOrientdig, a China-based proxy shopping service, comes in. Below is a detailed guide on how to purchase authentic Balenciaga items from 1688 using Orientdig.
1688 is Alibaba’s domestic wholesale marketplace where many resellers source inventory at lower prices than retail. While genuine luxury goods like Balenciaga are rarely sold directly there, high-quality replicas—often referred to as "mirror-quality replicas"—are widely available.
Before making a purchase, check the price range and seller reputation. A helpful resource is the product spreadsheet at findsspreadsheet.com, which lists trusted sellers, product comparisons, and pricing recommendations.
Orientdig acts as an intermediary, allowing you to pay for, receive, and forward purchases from 1688 (which primarily deals in RMB and domestic shipping). Signing up requires:
When browsing 1688, input keywords like "巴黎世家"(Balenciaga)【1:1同款】
Reminder: Quality varies—some replicas use genuine leather, while lower-tier versions may compromise materials.
Once you find a Balenciaga (or inspired) item:
Your item arrives at Orientdig's warehouse, where they perform QC checks (additional photos service available). Forwarding steps include:
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