Beginner questions
Boonbuy Spreadsheet FAQ
Plain answers to the questions beginners actually ask, grouped so you can jump to what you need.
Basics
No. The spreadsheet (W2CSpreadsheet) is for discovering items; Boonbuy is the agent that buys, inspects and ships them. You use them in that order.
You can browse the spreadsheet freely. A Boonbuy account is only needed when you place an order and want QC photos and shipping.
Taobao, 1688, Weidian, Tmall and JD — five Chinese marketplaces from one account.
No. This is a partner guide. Account, payment, QC and shipping happen on the official Boonbuy website.
Buying
Copy the item’s link on the spreadsheet, paste it into Boonbuy (or search by name), set size/colour/quantity, add a note, and pay for the item.
Compare photo count, stitching detail and update date, then weigh price and QC together. See the confidence method in Basics.
Yes. Items wait in free storage, then you consolidate them into one parcel to save on shipping.
Boonbuy states it confirms and places your order within 24 hours of submission, and you can track each stage in your account.
Use Boonbuy’s ‘Fill & Buy’ to enter the product details yourself. Note that Boonbuy says it cannot purchase from cross-border shopping platforms, so confirm any unusual source first.
QC & shipping
Photos Boonbuy takes of your item before shipping so you can check colour, tags, stitching and obvious defects.
Ask before shipping if a detail matters — request more angles rather than approving when unsure.
It depends on weight, route and destination, so there is no single figure. Use Boonbuy’s Freight Estimator and read the live quote.
Timelines vary by route, customs and season. Plan with a range and track after dispatch.
Money & safety
Boonbuy states its shopping-agent service is free — there is no separate commission. You pay the item cost (product price + domestic shipping to the warehouse), international shipping (by weight, method and destination), and a small customs charge (generally around RMB 10 per parcel), plus any optional value-added services. Exact figures appear in your live quote.
No. Boonbuy’s official Service & Fees page states the agent service is free; you are charged only for the item, international shipping and customs, plus anything optional you choose to add.
Read Boonbuy’s Refund Terms and Returns & Exchanges policies, and keep your order, QC and tracking records.
Yes. Check the Prohibited Items Statement and your own country’s import rules before ordering.