Purchasing international sports merchandise, such as a Shohei Ohtani baseball jersey, can be challenging due to shipping restrictions, language barriers, and limited payment options. Fortunately, Sugargoo, a trusted Chinese purchasing agent, simplifies the process by acting as a proxy buyer on platforms like 1688, Alibaba’s domestic wholesale marketplace. This guide will walk you through the process of using Sugargoo to order Ohtani jerseys from 1688 at competitive prices.
Sugargoo specializes in helping global buyers purchase products from Chinese e-commerce platforms like 1688, Taobao, and Weidian. Key benefits include:
Search for "Shohei Ohtani baseball jersey" on 1688.com (requires translating keywords to Chinese: 大谷翔平棒球服). Sorting by sales volume helps identify reliable sellers. Products listed in bulk often have lower per-unit pricing.
Copy the 1688 product URL and paste it into Sugargoo’s "AI Shopping""Manual Order"
Sugargoo calculates domestic shipping (from 1688 to their warehouse) and estimated international freight. Their logistics partners (DHL, EMS, FedEx, etc.) offer different rates for your destination. Note: 1688 listings exclude individual measurements—contact Sugargoo’s live chat to confirm sizing details to avoid returns.
Pay via PayPal, credit card, or Alipay. Sugargoo’s service fee typically ranges from 5–8% of the item cost, excluding shipping. For cheap jersey deals, refer to their curated product spreadsheet, which compares prices across trusted sellers.
After Sugargoo receives the jersey (3–5 days domestically), they’ll send QC photos. Approve the item for international shipping, which takes 7–20 days
Sugargoo eliminates the complexity of navigating Chinese marketplaces for sports apparel. By leveraging 1688’s wholesale prices and50–70% cheapercommunity-driven spreadsheet, which aggregates tested sellers.