Pikobuy spreadsheet FAQ: follow the paw prints to your first order

A hint at every step: pick a row, ask support if unsure, inspect what arrived, then ship. Nothing is left for you to guess alone.

Rows are curated to read well on a small screen — short names, clear notes, small goods that swipe past quickly. Most first orders here are placed on mobile.

No. Browsing is free; payment only starts once you turn a row into an order inside Pikobuy.

Small accessories or everyday items you can check at a glance. They move through inspection quickly and teach you the flow without a large commitment.

Taobao, Weidian, 1688 and JD. Rows usually stick to sellers whose stock has been stable, which matters most for your first order.

Yes, and beginners should. Asking whether a colour is as pictured before purchase costs nothing and prevents the most common first-order disappointment.

Standard angles at readable resolution, plus labels and any visible flaw. If a detail matters, request a close-up before approving shipment.

It can be, because first-kilo charges dominate. Add a second or third row you actually want and the same freight covers more value.

Tracking is attached to the order once it ships. Keep the number visible in your Pikobuy record — it is the only thing that answers delays accurately.

Not if you plan it. Small goods plus one consolidated parcel plus standard inspection is usually modest; freight is the part that surprises the unprepared.

Assuming sizes and shipping single items. Measure against something you own, and combine rows — those two habits fix most first-order regrets.

Batteries outside devices, pressurised cans, replicas and anything whose listing is vague about what it actually is. Start simple, branch out later.