Complete Shopping Guide
Learn how to shop from Chinese marketplaces with confidence using Tinen
How Tinen Works
Tinen makes it easy to shop from Chinese marketplaces by handling the entire process for you. We act as your personal shopping assistant, taking care of everything from product verification to international shipping.
Secure & Safe
Your payments are protected and your items are insured
Quality Control
We inspect and photograph every item before shipping
Fast Shipping
Multiple shipping options with real-time tracking
Step-by-Step Process
Find Products
🔍Browse Chinese marketplaces like Taobao, Tmall, 1688, or JD.com to find the products you want.
- Use search terms in Chinese or English
- Check seller ratings and reviews
- Compare prices across different sellers
- Look for detailed product descriptions and photos
Copy Product URL
📋Copy the complete URL of the product page you want to purchase.
- Right-click on the product page
- Select 'Copy link address' or 'Copy URL'
- Make sure you copy the full URL including all parameters
- The URL should start with https://
Submit to Tinen
📤Paste the URL into our product submission form and review the parsed details.
- Go to our Products page
- Paste the URL in the search box
- Review the parsed product information
- Verify price, size, color, and other details
Make First Payment
💳Pay for the product cost plus domestic shipping to our warehouse.
- Review the total cost breakdown
- Choose your payment method
- Complete the secure payment process
- Receive confirmation of your order
Quality Control
📸We inspect and photograph your items when they arrive at our warehouse.
- Items are checked for damage
- Detailed photos are taken
- You can request additional photos
- Items are stored safely until shipping
Consolidate & Ship
📦Choose items to ship together and pay for international shipping.
- Select items from your warehouse
- Choose shipping method and speed
- Pay for international shipping
- Track your package worldwide
Shopping Tips
Check Seller Reputation
Always check the seller's rating and reviews before purchasing.
Read Product Descriptions
Pay attention to size charts, materials, and specifications.
Compare Prices
Look for the same product from different sellers to get the best deal.
Check Shipping Policies
Some sellers offer free domestic shipping, others charge extra.
Read Reviews Carefully
Look for reviews with photos to see the actual product quality.
Consider Size Charts
Chinese sizes often differ from Western sizes - check size charts carefully.
Common Issues & Solutions
Product not found
Make sure the URL is complete and the product is still available. Try refreshing the page.
Wrong price displayed
Prices may change frequently. Contact support if the price seems incorrect.
Product out of stock
The seller may have run out of inventory. Try finding the same product from another seller.
Size not available
Check if other sizes are available or contact the seller directly through us.
Color not available
Some colors may be out of stock. Check other available color options.
Ready to Start Shopping?
Now that you know how it works, you're ready to start shopping from Chinese marketplaces with confidence!