Short answer
BaseTao is a practical choice for spreadsheet shoppers who need one warehouse flow for both agent-purchased orders and self-purchased parcels. Its Ship for Me option, 120-day free storage and free QC photos are especially useful when collecting orders from several sellers before international shipping.
BaseTao combines agent purchasing and parcel forwarding in one warehouse workflow. Use Buy for Me for original marketplace links, or Ship for Me when you have already paid a Chinese seller and only need inspection, photos, consolidation and international delivery.
- Service Fee (published)
- 2.20–3.20
- Free Storage
- 120 days
- Exchange Rate
- 6.67
- Fixed Fee
- 0.45
- Measurement Service
- CNY 1.50
- Registered Company
- HONG KONG BASETAO E-COMMERCE CO., LIMITED
- Support Email
- [email protected]
- Payment Methods
- PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayNow, Bancontact, Multibanco, PIX, OXXO, EPS, Boleto, Satispay, MB WAY, Trustly, BLIK, iDEAL
- Basic Insurance
- 2.00
- Full Insurance
- 4.00
- Fee Data As Of
- 2026-09
Figures as of 2026-09
About BaseTao
BaseTao is built around two distinct routes to the same warehouse: Buy for Me for items you want it to purchase, and Ship for Me for parcels you have already bought from a Chinese seller. In either case, the warehouse records arrival, uploads QC photos, lets you gather purchases from separate sellers, and prepares the final international parcel. Its 120-day free storage window gives a spreadsheet buyer room to wait for several purchases before deciding how to ship them. Published fee and insurance figures referenced on this page are dated 2026-09 and are subject to change, so treat the account checkout and packed-parcel quote as the current source of truth.
What works well
Buy for Me and Ship for Me feed into the same warehouse workflow, so self-purchased parcels are not treated as a separate service.
QC pictures are uploaded after arrival, with no extra charge for additional pictures.
Orders can be stored free for 120 days before you decide how to consolidate.
Orders from different sellers can be combined into one parcel, or split into several parcels going to different addresses.
What to check
Standard QC does not confirm actual garment measurements, colour variation or electronics functionality; sizing should be checked through the paid measurement service.
Returns and exchanges depend on the seller's approval and deadline, so review QC photos promptly after arrival.
Published fees, storage terms, insurance rates and route availability change; the values listed here are dated 2026-09 and should be confirmed in your own account and parcel quote.
Some routes bill by the greater of actual or volumetric weight, and international shipping is usually the largest part of the final cost.
What makes BaseTao different?
BaseTao is useful when a spreadsheet mixes links you want an agent to buy with items you have already purchased yourself. Rather than forcing both into separate services, Buy for Me and Ship for Me can move into the same warehouse stage for inspection, storage, consolidation and shipping. The registered operator is HONG KONG BASETAO E-COMMERCE CO., LIMITED, and support is reachable by email at [email protected].
QC and product assessment
Use the spreadsheet to locate the original listing, then use warehouse QC to check visible colour, damage, stains, labelled size and style. If size matters, request BaseTao's measurement service, which is listed at CNY 1.50, rather than assuming QC photos prove actual dimensions. Functional testing and colour differences are outside its standard inspection scope.
Shipping, storage and insurance
Use the 120-day free storage period to collect orders, then compare available routes after the final parcel has been packed. Some lines bill by the higher of actual or volumetric weight. Optional insurance is published at 2.00 for basic cover and 4.00 for full cover, but coverage terms should be read before payment, because availability, cover and delivery time differ by destination.
What a BaseTao Spreadsheet is for
A spreadsheet is a research and link-discovery tool, not a substitute for the seller page or final checkout. Open the original listing, confirm the exact variant and seller information, then submit it to BaseTao. The order page and final parcel quote are the source of truth for current availability and charges, and the fee figures shown on this page are dated 2026-09.
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 for 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 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.
Shopping-agent guide
A BaseTao spreadsheet should help you move from a traceable original listing to a warehouse decision, not simply collect product names. Preserve the seller link and variant details, choose Buy for Me or Ship for Me according to how the item was bought, then make QC and shipping decisions after warehouse arrival. Because fees, storage terms and route availability are revised over time, verify the numbers in your own account before you commit money to consolidation or international shipping.
Sources and notes
Frequently asked
How do I use BaseTao for a parcel I already bought myself?
Choose Ship for Me, submit the seller's domestic tracking number and let the parcel arrive at the warehouse. BaseTao then performs quality checks, uploads QC photos and holds the item while you decide whether to consolidate and ship internationally.
Which costs should I check before paying?
Check the item price, domestic delivery, optional warehouse services, the packed-parcel shipping quote, insurance and payment fees separately. BaseTao's published figures are dated 2026-09, so use your own checkout and parcel quote as the current source of truth.
What is not covered by BaseTao quality checks?
Standard QC covers visible colour, damage, stains, labelled size and style. It does not confirm actual garment measurements, colour variation against the listing or electronics functionality, so request measurement or ask specific questions when those details matter.