Beginner Tutorial

Beginner Setup Guide

New to spreadsheet buying? Follow this 6-step guide to set up your first LoveGoBuy spreadsheet in under 10 minutes. No technical background required.

6 Steps to Get Started

Complete each step before moving to the next.

Step 1

Download the Template

Click the download link on the main site and save the LoveGoBuy spreadsheet to your Google Drive or local computer. The file works in Google Sheets, Excel, and LibreOffice.

Step 2

Open in Google Sheets

Upload the file to Google Drive, right-click, and select Open with Google Sheets. This gives you cloud backup, sharing, and real-time collaboration features.

Step 3

Understand the Columns

Familiarize yourself with the default columns: Product Link, Item Name, Price (RMB), Size, Color, Quantity, Domestic Shipping, Weight, and Notes. Each serves a specific purpose in tracking your haul.

Step 4

Add Your First Item

Paste a Taobao or Weidian product link into the first row. The template auto-populates the title if the URL is supported. Fill in size, color, and quantity manually.

Step 5

Check Totals & Shipping

Scroll to the summary section at the bottom. Verify that subtotals, domestic shipping, and estimated international shipping all look correct before placing your order.

Step 6

Export and Order

Use File > Download to export as CSV for agents or PDF for your records. Submit the file to your agent or use it as a reference during direct checkout.

What You Will Need

Google Account

For Google Sheets cloud access and sharing.

Taobao / Weidian Links

The products you want to buy. Copy URLs from the product pages.

Basic Size Info

Know your size in the seller's sizing chart to avoid returns.

Shipping Estimate

Check your agent's shipping rate card for your country.

Budget Limit

Set a max spend in the summary cell to stay on track.

Start Your First Spreadsheet

Download the free template and follow the steps above. Your first organized haul is minutes away.