Shopping for authentic football jerseys like the Uruguayan Peñarol jersey can be challenging if you're outside China. However, platforms like 1688.comJOYABUY, a China-based proxy shopping service, make it possible—even for international buyers. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process while introducing a helpful product comparison spreadsheet
1688 is a treasure trove of wholesale products, including rare football jerseys at factory prices. However, the platform has two barriers for global shoppers: it’s primarily in Chinese, and most sellers don’t ship overseas.
JOYABUY solves these problems by:
Sign up on the JOYABUY websitelower shipping rates
Locate jersey listings using Chinese keywords like "佩纳罗尔球衣" (Peñarol jersey). For a streamlined search, use the comparison spreadsheet
Paste the jersey’s 1688 URL into JOYABUY’s order form. Specify size, color, and quantity. Their team will confirm availability and pricing (prices on 1688 exclude taxes and domestic shipping).
After the jersey arrives at JOYABUY’s warehouse, request detailed photos
Tip: If you buy in bulk, shipping costs drop significantly due to 1688’s wholesale discounts.
Most sellers on 1688 source directly from Pelita Muda factories in Indonesia—official suppliers for Peñarol's mid-tier jerseys.""
A Peñarol jersey on 1688 typically costs ¥60–150
Item | Cost (¥) |
---|---|
Jerseys (x5) | 375.00 |
Domestic Shipping | 25.00 |
Airmail to USA | 120.00 |
Total | 520.00 (~$72) |
Watch for counterfeit products—JOYABUY’s QC helps, but verify seller ratings on 1688 independently. Replica jerseys might be priced below ¥40 (often lower quality). Use the Finds.Cheap sheet to cross-check feedback
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