What You Need to Get Started
Before placing your first order, gather these essentials: a LitBuy account (free to create), a payment method (PayPal, credit card, or crypto on some agents), access to community spreadsheets (browse our homepage links), and patience (shipping takes time). You do not need to speak Chinese, understand customs regulations in detail, or have prior replica shopping experience.
Step-by-Step: Your First Purchase
Follow this exact sequence for a smooth first experience:
- Create your LitBuy account and complete email verification.
- Browse our meme-spreadsheet or homepage categories to find your first item.
- Copy the product link and paste it into LitBuy's search bar.
- Select your size using the spreadsheet's size recommendations or order one size up for shoes.
- Add the item to your cart. Do not checkout yet.
- Repeat for 3-5 more items to build a small haul.
- Review your cart, verify sizes and colors, and apply any coupon codes.
- Submit your order and wait for warehouse arrival (typically 3-7 days).
- Review warehouse QC photos. Approve or request exchanges.
- Submit for international shipping with your preferred method.
- Track your package and wait for delivery (7-25 days depending on method).
- Take QC photos and share them back to the community!
Beginner Mistakes to Avoid
First-time buyers consistently make these avoidable errors: ordering only one item (wastes shipping cost per item), ignoring size charts (Asian sizes run smaller), choosing the cheapest shipping without insurance, ordering during Chinese New Year (massive delays), and buying from unverified sellers outside spreadsheets. Avoid these pitfalls and your first haul will be a success.
Building Your Spreadsheet Literacy
Spreadsheets can look intimidating at first. Focus on these columns: Item Name, Price, Link, and QC Photos. Ignore advanced columns like batch codes and factory names until you are more experienced. Start with the 'Recommended for Beginners' or 'Budget Friendly' tabs that most spreadsheets include.