For international shoppers looking to buy luxury Italian brand Stefano RicciMulebuy
Why Use Mulebuy for 1688 Purchases?
Unlike other Taobao purchasing agents, Mulebuy specializes in a "reverse logistics"
- Chinese bank account with RMB settlement
- Bulk order procurement for wholesale pricing
- Consolidated international shipping options
- Direct negotiation with 1688 sellers
Checking Product Availability
Before initiating an order, verify supplier inventory and pricing via third-party catalogs like:
Stefano Ricci Product Reference SpreadsheetThis crowdsourced document compares multiple 1688 vendors selling:
- Dress shirts (avg. ¥580)
- Leather jackets (¥3,200+)
- Silk ties (¥220-400)
Order Execution Process
- Product Links Submission: Paste 1688 URLs into Mulebuy's order form
- Quotation Phase: Agents verify availability (12-24hr turnaround)
- Payment: Wire transfer/Wise/local payment methods
- Quality Inspection: Optional warehouse QC photos
- Shipping Selection : DHL/FedEx volumetric calculations
Cost Analysis Example
Item | 1688 Price | Agent Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|
SR Dress Shirt | ¥629 | ¥50 | ¥679 |
Air Shipping (500g) | ¥180 | ¥859 total |
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
▸ Never purchase "1-piece MOQ" listings* - 1688 typically requires 2-3 item minimums
▸ Review seller return policies - some luxury items require authorizations
▸ Cross-check measurement charts (SR uses Italian sizing)
For alternative luxury items using similar methods, the reference spreadsheet
- Kiton
- Brioni
- Rubinacci
By combining Mulebuy's purchasing framework with crowd-verified product data, international buyers can access authentic Stefano Ricci pieces at 30-60% below western retail - just confirm prohibited import items