How to Use the Orientdig Spreadsheet (2026 Guide)
Four marketplaces compared on one desk, then sourced through Orientdig.
Updated 2026-09-29
Why four marketplaces matter
The same product frequently sits at several prices across Taobao, Weidian, 1688 and JD. Rows here are built by looking across all four, because that comparison is usually where the saving actually comes from.
Each source has a character: Taobao for breadth, Weidian for small independent runs, 1688 for factory-priced basics, JD when you want the fastest domestic leg to the warehouse.
Turning a comparison into an order
Open the row you want, copy its link, paste it into Orientdig, and set the variant. Anything you care about goes into the note: measurements, colour, whether packaging matters.
Pay for the item. Freight is quoted later, against the real packed parcel, so you are never guessing dimensions at the moment you buy.
Using generous image access well
Unlike fixed-quota systems, Orientdig's image policy allows you to request a lot more detail. That is most valuable for constructed goods where alignment decides whether the piece looks right.
Ask for what helps you decide — centred prints, hardware colour, seam alignment, taped measurements — rather than asking for 'more photos' and hoping.
Dispatch timing, honestly
After you approve shipping, parcels typically leave within a few working days. That window is separate from the line's own transit estimate, and people regularly mistake one for the other.
Add them together when you are promising someone a delivery date, and add customs on top again for international destinations.
Keeping a mixed haul cheap and legal
Consolidate during the free window, drop retail boxes and ship one dense parcel. Volume, not weight, is what inflates most freight bills.
Avoid restricted categories entirely and declare honestly. A single carton carrying an implausible amount of value invites scrutiny that splitting into two parcels avoids completely.
FAQ
Do I need an account to compare rows?
No. Browsing is free; the account becomes relevant once you order, because images, dispatch and shipping decisions live there.
How long until my parcel is dispatched?
Typically within a handful of working days of your instruction — a three to five day window is common — after which line transit starts.
Should I order the same item from several sources?
For reselling or gifting, yes, and compare them on arrival. For personal use, the notes in a row usually make that redundant.