Which Chinese Shopping Agent is Best in 2026?
No agent is the cheapest for everyone. As of 28 Sep 2026, ACBUY, Superbuy and CNFans advertise a 0 % service fee. LitBuy advertises “0 % markup”, but its registration agreement allows a platform service fee of 8 % on goods and 8 % on shipping. For small parcels the shipping rate decides the total, not the fee, so compare the full quote for the same parcel. We earn a commission when you sign up with LitBuy through our links, and we say so before we recommend it.
A shopping agent (also called a proxy buyer) buys items for you on Chinese platforms like Taobao, 1688 and Weidian, then ships them abroad. It handles payment, quality-control photos, consolidation and the customs paperwork, so you can buy from sellers who don't ship internationally. This page compares four widely used agents on what they publish: fees, QC photos, shipping lines and storage.
Updated October 2026. Agents open, rebrand and close: Pandabuy and Wegobuy stopped in 2024, and the line-up keeps changing. Before you register with any agent in this table, open its site and check that it still takes orders. Fees and features as shown on the agents' own sites on the dates in the Source column; check each agent's current terms before you order.
Side-by-Side Comparison
What each agent publishes, with where we read it and when.
| Agent | Service fee | QC photos | Shipping lines | Free storage | Min order | Best for | Source / checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LitBuy | Advertises 0 % markup; terms allow 8 % on goods + 8 % on shipping | 3–6 free photos per item, extra ¥1 each | Air, EMS, express and sea lines, listed per destination | 90 days (120 max) | None | Ordering the finds on this site: every row links straight to LitBuy | litbuy.com + help center (registration agreement), checked 28 Sep 2026 |
| ACBUY | 0 % service fee | Free, unlimited | 10+ lines | 180 days | None | Many small items you want to inspect, stored for a long time | agent website, checked Sep 2026 |
| Superbuy | 0 % service fee | Free (3 photos per parcel) | 12+ lines | 90 days | None | Fewer, larger parcels where three QC photos are enough | agent website, checked Sep 2026 |
| CNFans | 0 % service fee | Free, unlimited | 10+ lines | 180 days | None | Many small items you want to inspect, stored for a long time | agent website, checked Sep 2026 |
LitBuy
Fee: Advertises 0 % markup; terms allow 8 % on goods + 8 % on shipping
QC Photos
3–6 free photos per item, extra ¥1 each
Shipping Lines
Air, EMS, express and sea lines, listed per destination
Free Storage
90 days (120 max)
Min Order
None
Best for: Ordering the finds on this site: every row links straight to LitBuy
Source: litbuy.com + help center (registration agreement), checked 28 Sep 2026
ACBUY
Fee: 0 % service fee
QC Photos
Free, unlimited
Shipping Lines
10+ lines
Free Storage
180 days
Min Order
None
Best for: Many small items you want to inspect, stored for a long time
Source: agent website, checked Sep 2026
Superbuy
Fee: 0 % service fee
QC Photos
Free (3 photos per parcel)
Shipping Lines
12+ lines
Free Storage
90 days
Min Order
None
Best for: Fewer, larger parcels where three QC photos are enough
Source: agent website, checked Sep 2026
CNFans
Fee: 0 % service fee
QC Photos
Free, unlimited
Shipping Lines
10+ lines
Free Storage
180 days
Min Order
None
Best for: Many small items you want to inspect, stored for a long time
Source: agent website, checked Sep 2026
Agents open, rebrand and close: Pandabuy and Wegobuy stopped in 2024, and the line-up keeps changing. Before you register with any agent in this table, open its site and check that it still takes orders. LitBuy's figures and their sources are listed in full in our LitBuy review.
What the Fees Actually Mean
The headline fee is almost never the whole story.
The 0 % fee model
ACBUY, Superbuy and CNFans advertise no service fee. They are still businesses, and they earn their margin on shipping: the line price you see includes their share on top of what the carrier charges them. You cannot see that share, so a 0 % fee tells you little about the final bill.
The way to compare is the full quote: the same items, the same line, the same address, at two agents.
LitBuy: two fee statements
Fees are stated two ways. The site advertises "0 % markup" and a free agent service, with a customs-declaration charge of about ¥10 per parcel; the registration agreement in the help center reserves a platform service fee of 8 % on goods and 8 % on shipping. Read the order summary before you pay, and treat the agreement as the binding version.
Checked 28 Sep 2026. Details and sources: Is LitBuy legit?
Key takeaway
Always compare the total (item price + any service fee + shipping + extras such as QC photos) before choosing an agent. For small parcels the shipping rate decides; for many items, the QC photo policy and free storage matter as much as the fee.
Agent Profiles at a Glance
Quick overview of each agent's published terms.
Best for: Ordering the finds on this site: every row links straight to LitBuy
Fee wording differs between site and contract; read the order summary
Best for: Many small items you want to inspect, stored for a long time
Earns on the shipping rate instead of a service fee
Best for: Fewer, larger parcels where three QC photos are enough
Earns on the shipping rate instead of a service fee
Best for: Many small items you want to inspect, stored for a long time
Earns on the shipping rate instead of a service fee
Head-to-head comparisons
The three match-ups people ask about most, based on the published terms in the table above.
Superbuy vs ACBUY
Both advertise no service fee. ACBUY lists unlimited free QC photos and 180 days of free storage; Superbuy lists three free QC photos per parcel and 90 days of storage. If you order many small items and want to inspect each one, ACBUY's terms fit better; if you send a few larger parcels, the difference is smaller and the shipping quote decides.
CNFans vs Superbuy
Both advertise no service fee. CNFans lists unlimited free QC photos and 180 days of storage against Superbuy's three photos and 90 days. Neither publishes its shipping margin, so request a quote for the same parcel at both before you choose.
LitBuy vs Superbuy
Superbuy advertises no service fee. LitBuy advertises "0 % markup", but its registration agreement reserves 8 % on goods and 8 % on shipping (checked 28 Sep 2026). LitBuy takes 3 to 6 free QC photos per item, Superbuy three per parcel. Compare the payment screens, not the banners. Every listing on this site links to LitBuy, which pays us a commission.
Alternatives to LitBuy and to this spreadsheet
All agents buy from the same platforms (Taobao, 1688, Weidian); the difference is fees, QC photos and shipping, not which products exist. Other ways to find items:
Agent-native find lists (ACBUY, AllChinaBuy and others)
Several agents publish curated finds inside their own platform. Ordering is one click if that agent is already yours, but the lists only work with that agent and tend to lean towards sneakers and streetwear.
Discord find channels (e.g. CNFans)
Agent Discord servers post community finds and discuss quality. Good for spotting what is trending; hard to browse systematically, and quality varies from post to post.
Reddit community spreadsheets
Lists linked from subreddit posts and wikis are free and cover a wide range of categories, but they are scattered across threads, many links are outdated and there are no photos or standard columns.
This spreadsheet, with a different agent
Every row here has a LitBuy Buy link, and under it the raw Taobao, Weidian or 1688 link. Paste that raw link into any agent to compare its quote for the same item.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions from the rep community.
Which shopping agent has the lowest fees?
ACBUY, Superbuy and CNFans advertise a 0 % service fee. LitBuy advertises "0 % markup", but its registration agreement reserves a platform service fee of 8 % on goods and 8 % on shipping (checked 28 Sep 2026). A low headline fee is not the same as the lowest total: what you pay is item price plus any fee plus shipping, and the shipping rate usually decides it.
Do 0% fee agents actually cost more?
Not necessarily, but the fee is not where they stop earning. Agents without a service fee make their margin on shipping: the rate you see includes their share on top of what the carrier charges them. Because that margin is built into the line price, the only fair comparison is the full quote for the same parcel, on the same line, to the same address. For small, light parcels the differences between agents are usually small either way.
Which agent has the best QC photos?
By the published policies: ACBUY and CNFans list free, unlimited QC photos; Superbuy lists three free photos per parcel; LitBuy takes 3 to 6 free photos of every item and charges ¥1 per extra photo. If you order many items and want to inspect each one closely, the photo policy matters more than the fee.
What shipping lines should I use?
It depends on your destination, the parcel weight and how fast you need it. Every agent in this table offers economy and standard air lines, EMS and express couriers; LitBuy's estimator lists the lines available for your address with a price before you pay. Recent threads on r/CNFanshelp and r/RepsObsession are the best place to check how a line is performing to your country right now. Our shipping guide has per-kilogram ranges and worked examples.
Is LitBuy safe to use?
LitBuy is a real shopping agent, not a scam, but it is a young company: LITBUY LIMITED was registered in October 2025, and Trustpilot has suspended its rating after removing fake reviews. Pay inside your LitBuy account with PayPal or a card, check the QC photos before you ship, and keep the first order small. Our "Is LitBuy legit?" review lists the complaints and sources. LitBuy Spreadsheet is an independent list of Taobao, 1688 and Weidian finds built for LitBuy orders; it is not operated by LitBuy.
Browse the LitBuy Spreadsheet
An independent list of Taobao, 1688 and Weidian finds built for LitBuy, with photos and a LitBuy link on every row. New finds are added in batches and rows with dead links are removed.
This comparison is maintained by Miki, who runs LitBuy Spreadsheet. Fees and features as shown on the agents' own sites on the dates in the Source column; check each agent's current terms before you order. No agent pays for placement on this page; the site links to LitBuy with our invite code, so LitBuy pays us a commission when you sign up or order, at no extra cost to you.