Many international shoppers find it challenging to purchase Chinese products when many local resellers inflate prices by 200-300%. This tutorial covers how to use Orientdig, a China-based forwarder, to buy ASICS GEL-Nimbus
Weidian is a popular Chinese shopping platform similar to Taobao, offering competitive factory prices for athletic shoes like ASICS, Nike, and New Balance products. Since most sellers ship only within China, international buyers need an agent like Orientdig:
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Note: Store IDs and prices change—verify the latest info on the sheet. Today's price is ~¥600 ($85) for GEL-Nimbus 26, versus $170 on Amazon.
Create an account at Orientdig's site
Within 24 hours, Orientdig will email a quote including:
Pay via PayPal/Bank Transfer. Orientdig then purchases the item for you.
Once received (2-5 days), Orientdig will:
Unlike buying personally, Orientdig manages customs paperwork:
Through Orientdig's flexible service, shoppers gain access to near-wholesale ASICS prices. Despite the extra layer of logistics versus direct retail, savings often exceed ¥800 ($100+) specifically on premium footwear lines like GEL-Nimbus.
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