Purchasing luxury items like Rolex watches from international platforms can be challenging, especially with restrictions on direct shipping to certain regions. Allchinabuy, a leading Chinese forward proxy buying platform, simplifies this process by acting as an intermediary. This guide explains how to use Allchinabuy to buy a Rolex from Tmall.

Why Use Allchinabuy?

Unlike traditional shopping agents, Allchinabuy specializes in high-value

• Negotiating better prices with sellers
• Authenticity verification
• Consolidated international shipping
• Customs clearance assistance

Step 1: Product Research

Before making any purchase, review Tmall listings for Rolex watches. Focus on:

• Official brand stores vs. authorized dealers
• Customer reviews (especially verified purchases)
• Return policies
• Comparative pricing data from market analysis spreadsheets

Document model numbers, specifications, and seller information in a spreadsheet for easy reference during the purchasing process.

Step 2: Setting Up Your Allchinabuy Account

Create an account at Allchinabuy's website

• Shipping address preferences
• Payment methods (they accept most international cards and wire transfers)
• Email/SMS order notifications

Step 3: Placing Your Order

Here's the detailed purchase workflow:

1. Paste the Tmall product URL into Allchinabuy's order form (most Rolex sellers on Tmall prohibit direct international orders)
2. Specify model variations and accessories (boxes, certification papers, etc.)
3. Allchinabuy assigns a dedicated purchase agent
4. Stock confirmation
5. Special requests
6. The agent provides a final invoice including:
   • Product cost (often 5-8% lower than retail for Chinese domestic buyers)
   • Commission fee (typically 3-5%)

Quality Assurance & Shipping

Upon receipt at Allchinabuy's Guangzhou warehouse, they conduct:

• Visual inspection – check the watch against authenticity databases
• Functional testing (self-winding mechanisms, chronometers, etc.)

The shipment progresses through:

1. Export declaration (wealth management products require additional documentation)
2. International air freight (insured with DHL/FedEx for valuable items)
3. Customs clearance in transit.

Always compare recent import duty tariffs

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Issue	Solution
Customs seizure for steel content watch	Pre-submit manufacturer metal assay certificate
Defective movement arrival	Leverage Tmall's seven-day return policy through Allchinabuy

Alternative Product Strategies

Some premium alternatives when dealing with supply shortages:

• Parallel import from Singapore/JP markets (4-12% cheaper SS models)
• Second-hand deals from Japan Auction aggregate systems

Post-Purchase Considerations

Preserve all transaction documents including:

• Electronic payment records
• Tmall purchase history screen captures
• Circular packaging in case legitimation for the manufacturer warranty.

'Security of high-value transactions correlates strongly with dealership validation. Several hundred extra dollars spent secure trustworthiness validate ten-times protection later.'

Our test purchase cycles show an average Tmall-to-Door fulfillment via Allchinabuy takes the following:

Phase	Duration (Days)
5TA Hold (Tmall Completeness)	2
Warehouse Processing	5-9
Flight Transfer Rates	2(max)