CSSBuy Spreadsheet Guide: Two-Payment QC and Shipping
CSSBuy suits spreadsheet buyers who want purchasing and international dispatch treated as two separate decisions. You pay for the item and China domestic delivery first, review warehouse QC, then choose a route and pay international freight calculated from the packed parcel's actual weight and volume.
| Service fee | 6.30 (as published in the agent's own fee data, September 2026) |
|---|---|
| Free storage | 90 days for regular goods |
| Sensitive goods storage | 30 days |
| Exchange rate | 6.68 |
| Payment methods | PayPal, Cards, Alipay, WeChat Pay, iDEAL, Wise |
| Free QC photos | 3–5 per order |
| Listed company | ROYA MIDEAST LTD |
| Company number | 16048743 |
| Fee data as of | September 2026 |
CSSBuy is a Chinese shopping agent for buyers who work from a spreadsheet: it purchases from Chinese marketplaces, receives goods at its warehouse, supplies QC photos and consolidates parcels before international dispatch. Its workflow separates the item payment from the international shipping payment, so freight is only calculated once your parcel is packed.
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The defining feature of the workflow is that buying and shipping are handled separately. The first payment covers the product and its China domestic delivery. Only once the goods reach the warehouse can you review QC photos, consolidate parcels and select a route; international freight is then assessed from the final packed parcel's actual weight and volume.
Storage is currently listed at 90 free days for regular goods and 30 free days for sensitive goods, and the order flow lists 3–5 free QC photos. A 2025 Reddit haul report described two shipments arriving in 11 and 17 days and praised the packaging and support, but that is one customer's experience, not a delivery, customs or service guarantee. Independent comparison pages give conflicting service-fee percentages, so verify the current rate, payment surcharges and storage rules inside the platform before committing money.
What works well
Two-stage payment: the item and China domestic delivery are paid first, international freight is paid only after the parcel is packed
90 free storage days for regular goods and 30 for sensitive goods, giving you time to compare routes before committing
3–5 free QC photos per order, so visible order details can be checked before dispatch
Expert Buy handles source links that cannot be parsed automatically, provided the product details and notes are clear
What to check
International freight is not final at checkout. It is assessed after packing from the parcel's actual weight, volume and selected route, so an early estimate can differ from the invoice.
QC photos confirm visible details such as style, quantity, colour, size, model and obvious damage. They are not an authenticity, material-quality or durability guarantee.
Storage is free for a limited window only. If you let items sit past 90 days (regular) or 30 days (sensitive), decisions on returns and shipping become harder.
Published fee and exchange-rate figures move. Treat the September 2026 numbers as a reference point and confirm the live figure inside the account before paying.
Third-party sources quote CSSBuy service fees anywhere from roughly 3% to 6%, which does not match the published 6.30 figure. The in-platform quote is the only figure that matters.
What CSSBuy does
CSSBuy can purchase from Chinese marketplaces on your behalf, receive goods at its warehouse, provide QC information, consolidate parcels and arrange international dispatch. Verify the original source link, product options and seller details before placing an order, and keep the listing record so the same details can be checked when the goods land.Why the two-payment flow matters
The first payment covers the item and China domestic delivery. International freight is not final until your items have arrived, been consolidated and packed, so you can review the warehouse stage before choosing how to ship. That structure protects you from committing to a shipping cost before anyone has seen the parcel.What you actually pay
Product price + China domestic delivery + the published 6.30 service fee + international shipping. International shipping depends on the packed parcel, the selected route, the destination, weight and volume. Payment processing and any optional extras sit on top, and the September 2026 figures should be re-checked in-platform before you pay.Shipping starts after warehouse confirmation
After QC, choose the items to keep, create a parcel and compare the routes available for your destination. The final international charge is based on the packed parcel rather than an estimate made before warehouse receipt. Ask about insurance and route restrictions at that point, since availability differs by destination and parcel type.Spreadsheet checklist before you pay
Use the spreadsheet to reach the original item page, then verify the seller, selected colour or version, size, price and any purchase restrictions. If a link needs manual handling, use Expert Buy with clear notes. QC photos help confirm visible order details, but they are not an authenticity guarantee — and free storage runs for 90 days on regular goods and 30 on sensitive goods, so don't let a decision wait until the window closes.How to use Cssbuy
Step 1 — Verify the original link
Open the original marketplace page from a spreadsheet entry you trust. Check the seller, selected options, price, size information and any purchase restrictions. If the link cannot be handled automatically, use Expert Buy with precise notes.
Step 2 — Pay for the item and domestic delivery
Submit the selected item, variants and quantity. The first payment covers the product and its China domestic delivery. Keep a record of the original listing and your requested options so they can be checked again at warehouse receipt.
Step 3 — Review warehouse QC and act promptly
When the goods arrive, compare the 3–5 free QC photos with your chosen options. Check visible style, quantity, colour, size, model and obvious damage. QC photos cannot authenticate a product, so contact CSSBuy promptly if the order needs review or a return request.
Step 4 — Consolidate and pay international shipping
Keep the items you approve, create a parcel and compare the available routes for your destination. The international charge is calculated after packing from the final parcel's weight, volume and selected route. Review the insurance terms shown for that parcel before dispatch.
Then work in two stages. Purchase first: pay for the item plus China domestic delivery, keeping a record of the original listing and your requested options. Ship later: once the goods arrive, compare the free QC photos against your chosen options, approve the items you want, consolidate them into a parcel and compare routes for your destination before paying international freight.
If a source link cannot be parsed automatically, use Expert Buy and include precise product details and notes. Budget for the full landed cost rather than the item price alone: goods, domestic delivery, service fee, payment processing and the international leg, which is usually the largest single line.
Where should I get a CSSBuy spreadsheet link?
Start from a curated spreadsheet or guide, then open every original product link. Confirm the seller, selected options, price and restrictions on the marketplace page before ordering, because the agent buys what the listing says, not what an aggregator row implies.
What can CSSBuy QC photos actually verify?
QC photos are useful for checking visible order details such as style, quantity, colour, size, model and obvious damage. They do not prove authenticity, material quality, seller reliability or long-term durability. Report any mismatch promptly before consolidating or shipping.
Why are there two payments in the CSSBuy flow?
The first payment covers the item and China domestic delivery. After warehouse receipt and packing, international shipping is calculated for the final parcel. The September 2026 data listed a 6.30 service fee and 6.68 exchange rate, while shipping stays destination- and parcel-specific.