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Taobao Global Direct Shipping - experiences?, The good and the bad
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nebula87
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Oct 24 2024, 02:04 PM
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QUOTE(sHawTY @ Oct 23 2024, 11:25 PM) Many of us who've been using Taobao for a while skip the English interface, as it can sometimes be more confusing than the Chinese version. I don’t read Chinese either, but over time, I got the hang of it and now know where to tap and navigate. Here’s a tip: take screenshots at each step and use the Google Translate app to translate them. After a while, you'll become familiar with the app, and the English interface won’t even be necessary. Also, the Chinese version offers more features, coupons, and other perks that aren't available in the English version. As for your question, please refer to the screenshot below for the location of the shipping method I mentioned earlier.  I actually quite curious about this. between CN and EN version, which one is cheaper. But since you said there are more coupons and other perks, i think i will switch back to CN version.
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sHawTY
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Oct 24 2024, 02:17 PM
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QUOTE(kennethkee93 @ Oct 24 2024, 01:12 PM) Restricted due to account not verified, it needs to be verified with passport for foreigners. That's strange. I've never had to provide my passport for verification—just my phone number. My account is probably older than yours, and there wasn't such a requirement back then. QUOTE(swanlover @ Oct 24 2024, 01:58 PM) No sure what is prohibited from direct mail vs consolidation mail. Items that contain batteries or networking equipment are prohibited from being shipped by air. However, some sellers may declare the item as something else, which could allow your parcel to get through.
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PsVitaForLife
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Oct 29 2024, 05:52 PM
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Hey guys, planning to buy RC car from Taobao. Around rm 2.5k.
Will confirm kena import duty? If yes, how many %? 20%?
Thanks in advance.
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ray123
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Oct 30 2024, 11:56 PM
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Is there any point to the Taobao Gold Coins collected in the Chinese version (left most)? Doesn't seem to have any options to use them, checkouts only refer to the ones you collect on the Coins (English) menu.
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Rosdiabdul
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Nov 1 2024, 02:38 AM
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QUOTE(kennethkee93 @ Oct 24 2024, 01:12 PM) Restricted due to account not verified, it needs to be verified with passport for foreigners. I use taobao for very long time and never been ask to verify my passport. Only alipay need to verify using passport. What do you mean by restricted? Cannot log in at all or unable to make payment using any method? If cannot make payment than you should contact alipay. They will solve it for you. This post has been edited by Rosdiabdul: Nov 1 2024, 03:01 AM
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Rosdiabdul
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Nov 1 2024, 02:47 AM
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QUOTE(PsVitaForLife @ Oct 29 2024, 05:52 PM) Hey guys, planning to buy RC car from Taobao. Around rm 2.5k. Will confirm kena import duty? If yes, how many %? 20%? Thanks in advance. I buy red magic smartphone few times never kena import duty. If you unlucky i think for toys with batteries around 20% + handling fee by local courier company. Super unlucky need to apply sirim some more. It just a worst case scenario, normally with direct sea shipping boleh lepas lagi.
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kennethkee93
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Nov 1 2024, 07:13 AM
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QUOTE(Rosdiabdul @ Nov 1 2024, 02:38 AM) I use taobao for very long time and never been ask to verify my passport. Only alipay need to verify using passport. What do you mean by restricted? Cannot log in at all or unable to make payment using any method? If cannot make payment than you should contact alipay. They will solve it for you. Issue resolved, contacted Taobao to check and release my account. Yes, the account requires verification, either by means of Alipay or using your passport, otherwise there will be chances of account getting suspended. https://www.reddit.com/r/taobao/s/pnm6hGHoPj
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PsVitaForLife
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Nov 1 2024, 10:00 AM
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QUOTE(Rosdiabdul @ Nov 1 2024, 02:47 AM) I buy red magic smartphone few times never kena import duty. If you unlucky i think for toys with batteries around 20% + handling fee by local courier company. Super unlucky need to apply sirim some more. It just a worst case scenario, normally with direct sea shipping boleh lepas lagi. Thanks. Well I guess I have to try my luck then hahaha.
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fishermanG
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Nov 5 2024, 09:42 PM
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Hey guys, I just bought a play mat from Taobao using direct air shipping for only ¥ 63. TB said it would arrive by 7th Nov. (this must be too good to be true but i proceeded anyway) Shipped out on the 30th Oct. Arrived at warehouse on the 1st Nov. No movement since then. Contacted Taobao CS (Cainiao Agent); was informed that the package was oversized hence the delay.  They advised me to send the package to consolidation warehouse. Fair which I did do, now waiting for pay for hefty sea shipping cost. (I estimated to be around RM250-300, given the size of the package) Product link: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=637499....42eb1cebYDbu6MQuestion: I paid around RM470 for the item so I expected LVG SST to be imposed upon checkout but I didn't see any SST charges. Will I be charged SST when the package arrives MY? TIA
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sHawTY
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Nov 12 2024, 10:13 AM
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chinti
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Nov 12 2024, 03:34 PM
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QUOTE(sHawTY @ Oct 24 2024, 11:33 AM) It looks like Ninja Van is now included in Taobao's list of local couriers: CNMYA – KEX Express (formerly ABX)CNMYB – Best Express CNYMD – DHL eCommerce (I don't see them using this anymore)CNYMG – GDex CNYMN – Ninja Van TMYLE – Lazada Express  1st time gotten TMYLE, are there any website tht can track this?
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N9484640
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Nov 12 2024, 03:45 PM
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i also got TMYLE lately delivered today by Lazada but cannot be track at Best Express
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sHawTY
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Nov 12 2024, 04:18 PM
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QUOTE(chinti @ Nov 12 2024, 03:34 PM) 1st time gotten TMYLE, are there any website tht can track this? There are none
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bumblebee88
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Nov 13 2024, 12:43 PM
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HI! May I know what courier is CNMYF?
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ray123
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Nov 13 2024, 12:57 PM
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QUOTE(bumblebee88 @ Nov 13 2024, 12:43 PM) HI! May I know what courier is CNMYF? Could be Flash Express, try to search and let us know.
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N9484640
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Nov 13 2024, 07:48 PM
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QUOTE(bumblebee88 @ Nov 13 2024, 12:43 PM) HI! May I know what courier is CNMYF? I got this too, it says Gdex
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lawliet88
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Nov 13 2024, 08:46 PM
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ops. Wrg Edit.
This post has been edited by lawliet88: Nov 13 2024, 08:47 PM
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bumblebee88
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Nov 14 2024, 06:39 PM
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QUOTE(ray123 @ Nov 13 2024, 12:57 PM) Could be Flash Express, try to search and let us know. It's really Flash Express. Thank you!
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Kclee2002
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Nov 15 2024, 08:32 AM
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Edit: To nobody's surprise, its ABX (KEX)
Does anyone know what courier goes by TMYAB?
My parcels "cleared the customs at the destination" but have not been route to the last mile.
This post has been edited by Kclee2002: Nov 15 2024, 11:59 AM
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LiQuID2
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Nov 18 2024, 10:24 PM
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Hi guys..is it reach Malaysia only can track the CNMYG ? Now i check all no data
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