CSSBuy suits spreadsheet users who want to separate product purchasing from international dispatch: pay for the item and domestic shipping first, review warehouse QC, then choose a route and pay international freight based on the final packed parcel.
Short answer
- Service fee (as listed, 2026-09)
- 6.30
- Exchange rate (as listed, 2026-09)
- 6.68
- Free storage, regular goods
- 90 days
- Free storage, sensitive goods
- 30 days
- Free QC photos per order
- 3-5
- Payment methods
- PayPal, Cards, Alipay, WeChat Pay, iDEAL, Wise
- Listed company
- ROYA MIDEAST LTD
- Company number
- 16048743
What to weigh up
- What to check
International freight is not final until the parcel is packed; early estimates are not a quote
QC photos confirm visible order details but do not authenticate a product or prove material quality
Listed service fee and exchange rate are dated 2026-09 and can change, so verify them in your account before paying
Storage clocks are finite: 90 free days for regular goods and 30 for sensitive goods, and return windows depend on the seller
A single 2025 haul report describing 11- and 17-day arrivals is one user's experience, not a delivery, customs or service guarantee
- What works well
Two-stage payment: buy the item first, decide on shipping only after packing
90 free storage days for regular goods and 30 for sensitive goods
3-5 free QC photos listed in the current order flow
Expert Buy option for source links that need manual handling or cannot be parsed
Payment routes include PayPal, cards, Alipay, WeChat Pay, iDEAL and Wise
About Cssbuy
The defining part of the workflow is that purchasing and international shipping are handled separately. You first pay for the item and China domestic delivery. Once the goods reach the warehouse, you can review QC photos, consolidate parcels and select a route; international freight is then assessed from the final packed parcel's actual weight and volume.
For storage, CSSBuy currently lists 90 free days for regular goods and 30 free days for sensitive goods. Its order flow lists 3-5 free QC photos. A 2025 haul post reported responsive support and well-packed shipments, but that is one customer's experience rather than a guarantee.
What CSSBuy does
CSSBuy can assist with purchases from Chinese marketplaces, receive goods at its warehouse, provide QC information, consolidate parcels and arrange international dispatch. Its footer lists ROYA MIDEAST LTD (company number 16048743) as the operating company. Verify the original source link, product options and seller details before placing an order.
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. For spreadsheet buyers this matters because a cheap listing and a cheap shipping line are separate questions, and the second one can only be answered once the parcel exists.
What you actually pay
Product price + China domestic delivery + service fee 6.30 + international shipping, using the figures listed in 2026-09. International shipping depends on the packed parcel, selected route, destination, weight and volume. Payment options include PayPal, cards, Alipay, WeChat Pay, iDEAL and Wise, and the account shows an exchange rate of 6.68. Confirm current numbers in your own account, as these change.
Shipping starts after warehouse confirmation
After QC, choose the items to keep, create a parcel and compare available routes for your destination. The final international charge is based on the packed parcel rather than an estimate made before warehouse receipt. Route availability, timing and insurance terms vary, so read the conditions attached to the specific shipment you select instead of relying on another buyer's result.
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 CSSBuy's Expert Buy option and include clear notes. The current order flow lists 3-5 free QC photos, and those photos help confirm visible order details but are not an authenticity guarantee.
How to use Cssbuy
Step 1 - Verify the original link
Open the original marketplace page from a trusted spreadsheet entry. Check the seller, selected options, price, size information and any purchase restrictions. If the link cannot be handled automatically, use Expert Buy and include 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 goods arrive, compare the available QC photos with your chosen options. Check visible style, quantity, colour, size, model and obvious damage. QC photos cannot authenticate a product; 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. CSSBuy calculates the international stage after packing, using the final parcel's weight, volume and selected route. Review any insurance terms shown for that parcel before dispatch.
Because the shipping stage is priced later, budget for it separately. The item payment and China domestic delivery are settled at the start; the international charge is calculated from the packed parcel's weight, volume and chosen route. Treat any pre-packing figure as an estimate, and check the service fee and exchange rate shown in your account, since the published figures we reference are dated 2026-09.
If a source link cannot be parsed automatically, use the Expert Buy option and include the product details, variant, size and quantity in the notes. When goods arrive, compare the free QC photos against what you asked for and raise problems immediately rather than near the end of the storage window.
Frequently asked
How do I start with a CSSBuy spreadsheet?
Open every spreadsheet entry on the original marketplace page and confirm the seller, selected options, price and restrictions before ordering. If a link cannot be parsed automatically, use Expert Buy with precise product, variant and size notes.
What can CSSBuy QC photos actually verify?
QC photos check 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, so treat them as a checkpoint rather than a guarantee.
Why are there two payments and what costs should I expect?
The first payment covers the item and China domestic delivery. International freight is charged after packing, based on actual weight, volume, destination and route. The service fee and exchange rate listed here are dated 2026-09 and can change.