BaseTao Spreadsheet: Ship for Me Guide for Self-Purchased Parcels
BaseTao is a China-based shopping agent that runs two routes into one warehouse: Buy for Me for marketplace links it purchases on your behalf, and Ship for Me for parcels you have already bought from a Chinese seller. Both routes share the same inspection, photo, storage, consolidation and international shipping workflow, with 120 days of free storage and free QC photos.
Short answer
BaseTao suits spreadsheet shoppers who need one warehouse for both agent purchases and self-purchased parcels. Ship for Me, 120-day storage and free QC photos make it practical for collecting orders from several sellers before shipping internationally, as long as you verify listings yourself and request measurements when sizing matters.
Shopping-agent guide
What makes BaseTao different?
QC and product assessment
Shipping, storage and insurance
What a BaseTao spreadsheet is for
How to use BaseTao
Step 1 — Start with a traceable listing
Use the spreadsheet to find a trustworthy original marketplace link. Open it, verify the seller, variant, size, colour and current listing details, then save the source link in your order record.
Step 2 — Choose Buy for Me or Ship for Me
Paste an original listing into BaseTao when you want it to buy the item. If you have already paid the seller, use Ship for Me and submit the seller's domestic tracking number so the parcel is expected at the warehouse.
Step 3 — Assess the warehouse arrival
Review QC photos as soon as the item arrives. Check visible condition against the original listing, request a measurement if sizing matters, and raise return or exchange questions early because seller approval and timing control the outcome.
Step 4 — Consolidate only when you are ready to ship
Use the 120-day storage window to collect orders from different sellers. After the final parcel is packed, compare eligible routes, packaging and insurance terms, then submit international shipping when the quote fits your plan.
Frequently asked
Where can I find a trustworthy BaseTao spreadsheet?
Pick one that preserves the original Taobao, 1688, Weidian or other marketplace link, plus seller details and variant notes. Treat it as a research starting point: open the original listing and confirm the exact option, availability and seller before ordering.
How should I assess an item after it reaches BaseTao?
Compare QC photos with the original listing and check visible colour, damage, stains, labelled size and style. Standard QC does not prove actual measurements, colour accuracy or electronics functionality, so request the measurement service when garment sizing is important.
How do shipping and insurance work after consolidation?
Collect parcels during the storage period, then compare routes once packing is done. A route may charge by the greater of actual and volumetric weight. Read the current insurance terms before payment, since route availability and delivery time depend on destination and customs.
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