If you're a hockey fan outside of China looking to purchase an official Ottawa Senators jersey, Taobao is a great place to find affordable and high-quality products. However, since Taobao primarily serves the Chinese market, shopping directly can be challenging for international buyers. That's where CNFans, a popular Chinese shopping and forwarding platform, comes in handy. This guide explains how to use CNFans to buy your favorite NHL jerseys.
First, search for "Ottawa Senators Hockey Jersey" on Taobao (www.taobao.com). Review the sellers, product descriptions, and customer feedback to choose a reliable option. Authentic jerseys typically cost between ¥300-¥800 ($50-$100), while lower-priced options may be replicas. For a curated list of trusted sellers and products, check out this spreadsheet, which includes verified seller details.
Since Taobao doesn't ship internationally, you'll need a forwarding service like CNFans. Sign up for an account, then visit the "Purchase for Me" page. Paste the Taobao product URL into CNFans’ order form.
CNFans requires:
Note: Agent fees are usually around 5-8% of the product price, excluding shipping.
After confirmation, pay for the item (including domestic shipping to CNFans' warehouse) via PayPal or international credit card. Most agents provide passthrough ID verification for users concerned about customs declarations, especially for branded goods. Supplement the payment with any special delivery preferences at checkout.
Step 5: Ship to Your CountryOnce CNFans receives the Jersey at their warehouse, submit additional details:
Important: Ask CNFans to inspect or photograph the jersey (for an added fee) to verify authenticity before shipping. Additional sealing wrap is also available for home memorabilia preservation.
CNFans offers:
Best for buyers with trusted suppliers (such as those listed in our referenced spreadsheet) wishing to bypass volatile Taobao sales restrictions.
By following these steps, overseas Senators fans can securely order jerseys from Taobao! Remember acting trust indicators: favor sellers with recent TMALL flags, mature third-party ratings integrations, and choose dispute resolution ensure seamless dry-run distributions.