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BaseTao Spreadsheet and Shopping Guide

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BaseTao is a long-running China shopping and forwarding agent for purchases from Taobao, Tmall, 1688, JD and other Chinese marketplaces, with warehouse inspection, consolidation and international delivery.

Short answer

A BaseTao spreadsheet helps you browse product finds here, then continue to BaseTao for purchasing, free warehouse QC photos, consolidation and international shipping.

Service fee
Varies by service
Storage
120 days free
Free QC
Yes
Payment
Shown at checkout

Figures as of 2026-08

About BaseTao

BaseTao provides both “Shop for me” purchasing and “Ship for me” forwarding. It receives orders at its China warehouse, uploads quality-control pictures, lets customers combine products from different sellers, and prepares the consolidated parcel for an available international route. Items can remain in storage for up to 120 days free of charge, giving buyers time to wait for multiple orders before submitting one shipment.

What to weigh up

What works well

  • Free warehouse QC pictures are uploaded after arrival.

  • Orders from multiple sellers can be combined into one parcel.

  • Warehouse storage is free for up to 120 days.

What to check

  • Service and shipping charges depend on the selected purchasing and delivery options.

  • Restricted goods and volumetric-weight rules vary by shipping line and destination.

Is BaseTao legit?

BaseTao operates a public shopping-agent and parcel-forwarding service. As with any agent, keep order records, review warehouse photos and confirm the final shipping quote before payment.

What you actually pay

Your total can include the item price, the applicable BaseTao service charge, optional warehouse services, packing, insurance and international shipping. The checkout and parcel quote are the final source for current charges.

International shipping

Available routes depend on destination, product restrictions, actual weight and volumetric weight. BaseTao compares the packed parcel against the selected line rules before confirming the final charge.

How reference prices are shown

Prices on this site are catalogue reference prices. They do not include BaseTao service fees, optional services, insurance, customs charges or international shipping.

How to use BaseTao

  1. 1.Step 1 — Choose a product.

    Browse this spreadsheet, open the product details and confirm the marketplace listing you want BaseTao to handle.

  2. 2.Step 2 — Submit and pay.

    Paste the listing into BaseTao, select the item options and review the current service and payment charges before submitting the order.

  3. 3.Step 3 — Review warehouse QC.

    When the item reaches the warehouse, review the uploaded QC pictures and resolve any seller issue before shipping.

  4. 4.Step 4 — Consolidate and ship.

    Combine ready items, choose packaging and insurance where available, then compare the international routes quoted for your destination.

Frequently asked

Does BaseTao provide QC pictures?

Yes. BaseTao states that warehouse QC pictures are uploaded after an item arrives, allowing you to review it before international shipping.

How long does BaseTao store items?

BaseTao states that items can be stored free for up to 120 days. Items left beyond the published limit may be treated as abandoned, so always check the current policy.

Can BaseTao combine orders?

Yes. Products received from different sellers can be consolidated into one parcel before international shipping.

Does this site process BaseTao orders?

No. This site provides product discovery; BaseTao handles purchasing, payment, warehousing and shipping.

Where is the final BaseTao price confirmed?

The current item total, service charges and international shipping quote are confirmed on BaseTao.

What affects BaseTao shipping cost?

Destination, route, product restrictions, packing, actual weight and volumetric weight can all affect the final shipping price.

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