Weidian, Taobao and 1688 Links on UIDBuy Spreadsheets

Most UIDBuy spreadsheet finds point at Chinese marketplace listings. Weidian and 1688 usually open from a plain numeric item ID. Taobao is the awkward one.

Weidian and 1688

If the spreadsheet row keeps the original marketplace URL (or a clean agent deep link), UIDBuy can usually load colours, sizes and price. Always re-open the live listing — spreadsheet rows go stale when sellers delete albums.

Taobao caveats

UIDBuy often addresses Taobao products with an internal encrypted ID. A raw Taobao URL pasted from an old sheet may not open a product page from outside. If a find fails to load, try another agent for that row or find a Weidian / 1688 alternative.

1688 minimums

1688 suppliers frequently set a minimum order quantity. Check the threshold before you commit, especially on basics sold in multi-packs.

Verification order

1. Open the find on this directory and note the estimate and QC count.
2. Open the UIDBuy listing and confirm the seller page is still live.
3. Match the exact colour and size option.
4. Save the date you checked — stale rows are normal in this niche.

See also how to use a UIDBuy spreadsheet and the QC checker.