If you're a Houston Rockets fan looking to get authentic or replica jerseys at an affordable price, Taobao is one of the best platforms to explore. However, since Taobao primarily serves the Chinese market, many international shoppers rely on proxy purchasing services
Sugargoo is a Chinese purchasing agent platformproduct buying guides (Finds.Cheap), which include spreadsheets of recommended Taobao sellers along with pricing and reliability ratings.
The first step is sourcing reputable sellers. Some key considerations include:
A helpful resource for this is the Finds.Chep spreadsheet, which lists trusted merchants with direct purchase links and price comparisons.
Once you've chosen a seller from Taobao or the compiled product list, follow these steps:
Step | Action |
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1 | Sign up and fund your Sugargoo account (supports PayPal and credit cards). |
2 | Submit the Taobao link in Sugargoo’s order form, specifying color, size, etc. |
3 | Review confirmation/payment request and approve the jersey purchase. |
Sugargoo will first warehouse your order in China and allow optional quality checks (QC photos
Many first-time buyers don't account for shipping fees, which vary by weight. To minimize costs:
Purchasing through Sugargoo might take 8-15 days from order to door but often leads to large cost savings (up to 60% vs. Western retailers). By leveraging external comparsion tools like
*Disclaimer: Be mindful of Taobao’s counterfeit policies. While unofficial jerseys are cheaper, Sugarrgoo cannot verify licensure if sellers mislabel products as "official."