Understanding Hoobuy’s Role as a Purchasing Agent

Hoobuy is a reputable Chinese forward and purchasing agent that specializes in helping international buyers shop on platforms like Taobao. Unlike traditional marketplaces, Taobao primarily caters to Chinese consumers, leading to payment and shipping limitations for overseas buyers. Hoobuy simplifies the process by acting as a middleman—ordering, consolidating, and shipping products to your doorstep.

Step 1: Setting Up a Hoobuy Account

Before making any purchases, create an account on Hoobuy’s official website. Here’s what you need to do:

• Visit the Hoobuy homepage and click Sign Up.
• Provide basic details such as your name, email, and shipping address.
• Verify your email to activate your account.

Hoobuy may require identity verification for security reasons, especially for high-value purchases.

Step 2: Browsing Zara Products on Taobao

Once your Hoobuy account is set up, you’ll need to select the Zara items you wish to purchase by browsing Taobao. Consider the following steps:

1. Search for “Zara”—Use Taobao’s search bar to filter relevant listings.
2. Verify sellers—Check reviews and product ratings to ensure authenticity.
3. Find Product IDs—Take note of the item ID (often found in the URL) for Hoobuy’s order placement system.

You can also refer to this Zara product spreadsheet, which compiles popular Taobao-listed Zara items with direct links and pricing comparisons.

Step 3: Placing Your Order with Hoobuy

After selecting your desired Zara items (or pasting product links from the spreadsheet above), log in to your Hoobuy dashboard:

• Click on “Buy for Me”.
• Enter the Taobao product URL or manually insert product details.
• Review processing fees, domestic shipping (in China), and confirm.

Tip: Hoobuy offers a “Request for Sample Photos” service if you want additional verification before finalizing the order.

Step 4: Consolidation and Global Shipping

Once Hoobuy receives your Zara products in their warehouse:

1. They provide quality-check photos.
2. You select repackaging options (weight optimization for cheaper shipping).
3. Choose an international carrier (DHL, FedEx, or Hoobuy logistics).

A consolidated shipment

Important Reminders