My Ultimate Guide to Saving Money on Nike Sportswear from China

As a European sneaker enthusiast, I’ve mastered buying Nike Zoom BB NXT Sportswear from Taobao using Hoobuy while slashing costs. Here’s my proven strategy.

Why Taobao + Hoobuy?

Taobao offers incredible prices on authentic Nike Sportswear, often 40-60% cheaper than European retail. Hoobuy acts as your proxy, handling purchases and shipping.

My Shipping Cost Reduction System

Consolidate Packages: Hoobuy lets you combine multiple items into one shipment. I wait until I have several Nike Sportswear pieces to maximize weight efficiency.

Choose Slow Shipping: Their sea freight option takes 30-45 days but costs 70% less than air shipping. Perfect for seasonal shopping.

Lightweight Packaging: Request removal of original boxes – reduces weight significantly without compromising product protection.

Customs Avoidance Techniques

Declare Lower Value: Hoobuy can declare packages as “gifts” with values under €22 (EU tax threshold). I never exceed €150 per shipment.

Split Large Orders: For big Sportswear hauls, I split into multiple sub-€150 shipments sent weeks apart.

Choose Tax-Free Lines: Hoobuy’s DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) options handle taxes upfront, though I prefer their tax-optimized routes.

Essential Tools: Taobao Hoobuy Spreadsheet

I maintain a detailed Taobao Hoobuy spreadsheet tracking:

• Product links and prices
• Shipping cost calculations
• Customs declaration records
• Delivery timelines

Recommended Search Keywords

Find the best deals using these terms on Taobao:

Nike Zoom BB NXT Taobao |
Hoobuy Sportswear deals |
Taobao spreadsheet tracking |
Sportswear proxy shopping

My Typical Savings

Last month I bought Nike Zoom BB NXT for €85 (retail €160) with €12 shipping – total €97 instead of €160+! The Taobao Hoobuy spreadsheet made this possible.

Pro tip: Always use Hoobuy’s QC photos service to verify authenticity before shipping!