Step-by-step guide to finding Taobao products and organizing them in the LoveGoBuy spreadsheet. From search to checkout in one workflow.
Complete workflow from product search to order submission.
Search Taobao using translated keywords or image search. Copy the product page URL from the address bar. Look for items with high review counts and detailed photos.
Pro Tip
Use the 'Image Search' feature to find the exact item you saw on Instagram or Reddit.
Open your LoveGoBuy spreadsheet template. Paste each Taobao link into the Product Link column. The template auto-populates the title for supported URLs.
Pro Tip
Paste all links first, then batch-fill sizes and colors to save time.
Enter the RMB price from the Taobao listing into the Price column. Add your size based on the seller's size chart. Record the domestic shipping cost if shown.
Pro Tip
Sizes run small. A Chinese Large is often a US Medium. Check measurements, not labels.
Use the reference table in the template to estimate item weight. A T-shirt is roughly 200g, a hoodie 600-800g, shoes 1-1.5kg per pair. This feeds into the shipping calculator.
Pro Tip
When in doubt, round up. Better to overestimate shipping than get surprised later.
If the same product appears from multiple sellers, create comparison rows. Note price differences, review scores, and shipping costs. The cheapest is not always the best.
Pro Tip
Favor sellers with 500+ reviews and a 4.8+ rating over unknown stores with slightly lower prices.
Check the summary tab for subtotals, domestic shipping, estimated international shipping, and final cost. Export as CSV for your agent or PDF for your records.
Pro Tip
Save a dated version of the sheet before submitting. This becomes your order receipt.
How LoveGoBuy compares to manual and agent workflows for Taobao buying.
| Aspect | LoveGoBuy | Manual | Agent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finding items | Image search + link paste | Bookmark + notes | Agent sourcing |
| Price recording | Auto-populate or manual | Screenshot | Agent quotes |
| Size tracking | Dedicated column | Memory | Per-item form |
| Weight estimation | Reference table | Guesswork | Post-purchase |
| Seller comparison | Side-by-side rows | Separate tabs | Not supported |
| Total calculation | Instant | Calculator | Post-checkout |
| Export to agent | CSV / PDF | Copy-paste | Integrated |
Use the LoveGoBuy spreadsheet to organize your Taobao hauls without the chaos.