In recent years, cross-border shopping has become increasingly popular, especially for high-quality products like Mido watches. Since 1688 (Alibaba's domestic wholesale platform) doesn’t directly support international shipping, using a Chinese purchasing agentMido watch models listed on 1688
First, visit the Loongbuy official website
Tip:
Navigate to 1688.com and search for "Mido watches." Unlike Aliexpress, 1688 requires familiarity with Chinese keywords. For example, use "美度手表" (Mido Shou Biao) for better results.
For a pre-vetted list of sellers and models, you can refer to this external spreadsheet of verified Mido watch listings.
Once you’ve chosen a watch (pricing, seller ratings, etc.), copy the product URL and log into your Loongbuy dashboard. Paste the link under their "Order Here" section.
Loongbuy will then calculate the total cost, including domestic shipping within China, international freight, and service fees.
Loongbuy charges:
Double-check their quote against 1688’s original price to avoid discrepancies (due to quantity discounts).
After confirming the total, proceed to payment via PayPal, credit card, or other supported methods. Loongbuy handles:
Track the package via Loongbuy’s dashboard by entering your order ID.
Loongbuy specializes in "item-only" purchasing, unlike package consolidation agents. It’s ideal for high-value items like Mido watches because:
For more info on specific Mio watch models and 1688 seller ratings, refer to this crowdsourced database: Mido Watch Spreadsheet.