For global shoppers seeking designer eyewear like Oliver Peoples, China’s wholesale marketplace 1688.comAcBuy, a China-based forwarder, bridges this gap efficiently. Here’s a step-by-step guide, including insights from a third-party product spreadsheet (linked here).

Why Choose AcBuy for Oliver Purchases?

Unlike platforms targeting Western buyers, AcBuy specializes in domestic-to-international logistics, offering:

• Lower fees: No inflated international listing markups.
• Direct 1688 access: Bypass geo-restrictions.
• Quality verification: Pre-shipment inspections (via add-on services).

Step-by-Step Process via AcBuy

1. Product Research

1688 hosts multiple Oliver Peoples suppliers, varying in authenticity claims—our comparison spreadsheet

• "Material Accuracy": Acetate/ titanium grades.
• "MOQ": Min. order quantities (often 2+ pairs).

2. Registering with AcBuy

Create an account on AcBuy’s site and note their Chinese warehouse address. This becomes your "local" shipping destination for 1688 purchases.

3. Placing 1688 Orders

Submit product links or upload the seller’s item codes to AcBuy’s dashboard. Pro tips:

• Use the spreadsheet’s "Seller Trust Score"
• Request custom product photos

4. Consolidation & Shipping

AcBuy repackages items (removing bulk packaging to reduce weight), then ships globally via DHL/EMS. For fragile frames:

• Opt for reinforced box
• Insist on corner padding

Cost-Saving Tactics

Referencing the external spreadsheet data, group purchases with friends to:

1. Split MOQ costs (e.g., 4-pair order @ $80 becomes $20/person).
2. Share international shipping fees (~30% saved at 2kg+).

Example: Oliver Sloan Replica Calculation

Item	Cost (USD)
1688 Price (2-pair MOQ)	$62
AcBuy Service Fee (8%)	$4.96
Shipping to USA (800g)	$18
Total Per Pair	$42.48

*Based on Platform 6 in the spreadsheet; authentic retails for ~$400.

Caveats & Alternatives

While AcBuy simplifies the process, consider:

• Returns: Nearly impossible—use spare spreadsheet-linked models
• High-End Replicas: Sheet备注栏 lists L1 (1:1) suppliers—expect 70-90% retail accuracy.

With savvy use of AcBuy