LitBuy Bags
Bags on Taobao and Weidian range from canvas totes and backpacks to structured leather handbags and travel duffels. Prices depend heavily on material: PU leather sits low, while top-grain leather costs several times more. Bags are awkward to ship because they take up volume, and structured bags cannot be compressed. Check hardware, stitching, and lining in QC photos, and ask for the dust bag if the listing mentions one.
2 rows in bags, most from Weidian (100 %).
Weight and volumetric weight
A bag's actual weight is rarely the problem; a leather handbag weighs 600 grams to 1.2 kilograms, and a nylon backpack less. The issue is volumetric weight. Most shipping lines charge on whichever is higher: actual weight, or length times width times height divided by a divisor, often 6000 or 8000. A structured bag in a rigid box can easily count as 3 kilograms even if it weighs one. To keep cost down, ask LitBuy to remove outer boxes and stuff the bag with your soft items like tees and socks. Soft bags can be folded flat. If you are buying one big structured bag, compare lines in the shipping estimator, since some are more forgiving on volume than others.
What to check in QC photos
Bags have more parts than most items, so use the QC photos carefully. Look at the stitching along handles and seams for skipped stitches or loose threads. Check that zippers run straight and that hardware such as buckles, clasps, and feet is attached firmly and has a consistent finish. Ask for close-ups of the interior lining, the base, and any logo or embossing. Leather should show natural grain variation; a perfectly uniform surface usually means coated or PU material. If the listing showed a specific color, compare it with the QC photos under plain light. LitBuy staff can take extra photos on request before you approve shipment, which is worth doing for anything above 300 CNY.
Dust bags, packaging, and price ranges
Simple canvas or nylon bags start around 40 to 100 CNY on 1688. Mid-range PU handbags and backpacks run 100 to 300 CNY. Full-grain or top-grain leather pieces from Weidian sellers typically cost 400 to 1200 CNY. Many listings mention a dust bag; it is not always included, so ask the agent to confirm and note it on your order. Dust bags weigh almost nothing and protect the bag in transit, so keep them. Retail-style boxes add bulk and are usually worth discarding unless you plan to gift the item. Wrapping paper and stuffing inside the bag help it hold its shape during shipping, and LitBuy can add that at the warehouse for a small fee.
Before you order
Bags are one of the most common items shoppers route through a China agent. Ask for close-up QC photos of stitching, hardware and lining so you know what you are paying for before it ships.
The full LitBuy Spreadsheet covers every category — this page is a focused slice. Useful before you order: Volumetric weight and how to pack bags, How to declare bags on LitBuy and Estimate duty on leather goods.
Bags — common questions
Why is shipping so expensive for one bag?
Structured bags are charged on volumetric weight, which is calculated from box dimensions rather than the scale. A handbag in a box can be billed as two or three kilograms. Ask LitBuy to remove the outer box and pack the bag tightly, or fill it with soft items from your haul.
How can I tell real leather from PU in QC photos?
Ask for close-ups of the surface, edges, and interior. Real leather shows grain variation and a fibrous edge where it is cut; PU looks uniform and has a fabric backing visible at cut edges. Smell and flexibility cannot be checked remotely, so the listing description matters too.
Will the dust bag and tags be included?
Only if the seller ships them. Leave a note on the order asking for the dust bag, tags, and any care card, and the agent will pass that on. If they are missing when the bag arrives at the warehouse, you can ask the seller to send them before shipping.