What You Need Before You Start

Before placing your first ACBuy order, gather these essentials:

  • An email address for account registration
  • A payment method (credit card, PayPal, or crypto)
  • Your complete delivery address (including postal code)
  • A product link from the ACBuy spreadsheet or a Weidian/Taobao URL

That's genuinely all you need. ACBuy handles the complex parts — purchasing from Chinese sellers, warehousing, QC, and international shipping — so you don't need to navigate Chinese platforms yourself.

Step 1: Create Your ACBuy Account

Go to acbuy.com and click Sign Up. You'll need an email address and to set a strong password. Optionally use a referral code from a community member to get a small welcome credit — check the ACBuy Telegram or Reddit for current codes.

After registration, complete your profile and add your shipping address. ACBuy supports multiple saved addresses, which is handy if you have forwarding services or warehouse addresses in different countries.

Tip: Enable two-factor authentication immediately. Your ACBuy balance can accumulate to meaningful amounts, so account security matters.

Step 2: Fund Your ACBuy Balance

ACBuy operates on a pre-loaded balance system. You top up your account, then ACBuy draws from that balance to purchase items and pay for shipping. This protects both parties.

To top up: navigate to the "Recharge" section in your account. Available methods in 2026 typically include credit/debit cards, PayPal (with fees), and cryptocurrency (USDT, often fee-free). The CNY exchange rate at time of top-up determines your effective buying power.

Watch for balance top-up promotions — ACBuy periodically offers bonus credits on deposits, which is essentially a stackable acbuy discount you shouldn't miss.

Step 3: Find a Product Using the ACBuy Spreadsheet

This is where the ACBuy spreadsheet becomes your most valuable tool. Instead of searching ACBuy's platform blindly, browse verified products on this site:

  1. 1
    Pick a category (e.g., Shoes, Hoodies, Jackets)
  2. 2
    Browse the product grid — prices shown are USD converted from CNY
  3. 3
    Click a product card to open the detail panel
  4. 4
    Review QC photos and SKU options
  5. 5
    Click "Buy on ACBuy" — this takes you directly to the correct listing with the Weidian ID pre-filled

Step 4: Place Your Order on ACBuy

Once you're on the ACBuy product page via the spreadsheet link:

  1. 1
    Select your SKU (size, color) from the product options
  2. 2
    Set quantity to 1 (unless you know what you're doing with bulk orders)
  3. 3
    Add any special notes for the seller or ACBuy (e.g., "no invoice please")
  4. 4
    Review the item total and ACBuy service fee
  5. 5
    Submit the order — ACBuy will purchase from the seller within a few hours

Step 5: Review QC Photos and Approve Shipping

After your item arrives at the ACBuy warehouse (typically 3–7 days after ordering), ACBuy takes quality control photos. You'll receive a notification to review them in your account.

What to check in QC photos:

  • Stitching quality — Look for clean, even stitching around logo areas
  • Tags and labels — Font, placement, and coloring should match reference images
  • Soles and bases — For shoes, check the bottom tread pattern and side logo
  • Hardware and zippers — Should feel solid in photos, not flimsy

If photos look good, click Approve and proceed to shipping. If you spot issues, use the Dispute / Remark function to request additional photos or a return.