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Guides for a more focused shortlist.
Start with How to use a Hipobuy Spreadsheet for the full research workflow, then use the focused guides below for repeatable category and QC checks.
GUIDE 01
What is Hipobuy?
Learn what Hipobuy is and how it fits into buying from Chinese marketplaces.
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How to use a Hipobuy spreadsheet
Follow the complete workflow: browse Finds, read images and SKU options, compare evidence, use QC carefully and verify the live listing.
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Hipobuy QC checklist
Learn what to look at in QC photos before you decide to ship an item.
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How to compare product listings
Compare similar products by price, photos, measurements and key details.
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Hipobuy sizing guide
Use measurements to choose a size with more confidence.
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How to check a live listing
Check the current price, options, photos and seller details before you buy.
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How to read a Weidian size chart
Compare measurements with an item you own before choosing a variant.
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QC photo request checklist
Use category-specific prompts for shoes, bags and clothing.
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Build a useful product shortlist
Keep comparable products, source IDs and unresolved questions together.
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What listing images can tell you
Separate visible evidence from seller claims and unanswered questions.
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First-time buyer pre-payment checklist
Confirm the selected option and current live details before payment.
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Recheck a changed listing
Review a product when its price, stock or variant changes.
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