Shopping At Taobao: 8 Things You Need To Know

Taobao is the biggest consumer-to-consumer (C2C) e-commerce platform based in China. You can get clothes, accessories, gadgets and even computer hardware at very low (dirt cheap) prices. However, because the website is 100% in Chinese, this may be a barrier to those who want to shop but can’t make heads or tails navigating...

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Introduction to Taobao Seller Rating

For each transaction, Taobao buyers and sellers can rate each other by leaving feedback. Feedback consists of a rating and a short comment. When you understand how the numbers in a member's Feedback profile are calculated, it's easier to evaluate a member's reputation.  Taobao members ratings are made of Hearts(s)/ Diamond(s)/ Crown(s). These...

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DIY Plastic-Bottle Zipper Container

Materials: Scissors Double-sided Tape Plastic bottle Zip Steps: Measure an inch and a half from the base of the water bottle, and mark with a pen. Use a sharp scissors to cut away the bottom from the bottle. Do the same with another empty plastic bottle. Select a zipper that wraps around the bottle comfortably. Secure the zipper to the...

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DIY Cassette Tape Business Card Holder

STEPS: 1. Choose a nice and cool tape 2. Screw it open 3. Remove innards 4. Tape hinge 5. Glue in magnets at both side 6. DON...

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Tips to avoid online shopping fraud

Protect yourself against shopping fraud Make sure you understand how the website’s feedback function works. Feedback will give you useful information about recent transactions other buyers have made. Check the item's description carefully – ask the seller questions if you’re not sure of something. Be extremely careful when buying things from people...

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DIY Shoes Hanger

Materials needed: Pliers Wire hangers Colored ribbon Steps: 1. Score the metal with the pliers and then snap it with your hands. 2.  Take your pliers and roll up the two edges. 3. Make a cute hanger jacket using the colored ribbon. 4. Secure it with glue.&nbs...

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DIY Bird Nest Necklace

      Materials: Gold wires Beads Necklace chain STEPS: Take three beads and string it together using gold wires Simply roll it around the beads to create nest-like shape Put on the necklace chain DONE! Photo from: ideaking ...

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DIY String-Tie Envelopes

Template One (Tiny Envelope, print out on A5 paper) Template Two (C7 Envelope, print on A4 paper) STEPS: 1. Download the string tie envelope pattern. 2. Cut out two circles using the card-stock scraps.      (*used a glue stick cap to trace the circles. They were the perfect size*) 3. Hole-punched...

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DIY Belt Hanger

Materials: Wood hanger Hook screws Steps: 1. Mark down where your screws want to go 2. Screw it in 3. DONE!&nb...

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DIY Phone Protector

Materials needed: Unwanted wristband, pen, scissors Steps: 1. Wrap the wristband around your phone 2. Use a pen to mark down the holes on your phone 3. Take down the wristband to cut the holes 4. Cut 5. Wrap it back on the phone 6. Ta-daaaaa DON...

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Earphones will never get tangled again

Still need this? Save your money from buying earphones holder!These tricks will never let your earphone get tangled again. ...

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7 rubber band hacks that would save your money

 1. You DON'T NEED to buy these French Nail stickers for your manicure... Use a rubber band to create the perfect French Manicure  2. Afraid to wake your baby up when entering the children room? This may help...  3. Can't open a stubborn jar? Use a rubber band for better grip.  4. Clothes keep on slipping off from...

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