Welcome to the world of replica fashion shopping. If you have never used the eastmallbuy spreadsheet before, this guide is for you. We will explain everything in plain English — no jargon, no assumptions — so you can make your first purchase with confidence.
Key Terms to Know
Before diving into the eastmallbuy spreadsheet, here are the terms every beginner needs to understand:
QC Photos
Quality Control photos taken by your agent before shipping. Always inspect these carefully.
Agent
A middleman service that buys from Chinese sellers and ships internationally. Examples: Pandabuy, WeGoBuy.
1:1
Slang for "one-to-one" or identical to retail. High-tier replicas are sometimes called 1:1.
Batch
A production run of replicas. Different batches have different quality levels and flaws.
Your First Purchase
Here is the safest beginner workflow we recommend:
- Start with a budget item. Pick something under $40 from the spreadsheet's Budget tier.
- Use a trusted agent. We recommend starting with Pandabuy or WeGoBuy for easy interface and good customer support.
- Read community notes. Check the notes column for sizing and shipping feedback.
- Order one item only. Do not place a big haul on your first order. Test the waters.
- Request QC photos. When the item arrives at your agent, inspect every photo before approving.
- Ship with tracking. Choose a tracked shipping method even if it costs slightly more.