HELLO,

This month has been a peak month this year. Many people at home found their way to our humble little subreddit. With this, there has been an influx of posts from old & new members, be it be questions, LCQC, or BST purposes.

This post will collate everything you need to know to get started with Reps.

GUIDES! READ THIS FIRST BEFORE POSTING PLEASE!

1. https://www.reddit.com/r/Repsneakers/comments/ccp1e3/small_guide_to_beginners_of_repsneakers/
2. https://www.reddit.com/r/FashionReps/comments/ctxnfk/guide_10_fashionreps_1_guide_how_to_order_wegobuy/
3. https://www.reddit.com/r/Repsneakers/comments/6sa5nw/ultimate_beginners_guide_to_sellers/ (Personally wrote this one, outdated but the principles stand.)
4. https://www.reddit.com/r/RepPH/comments/gb36ec/ang_rep_buyer_na_tamads_guide_to_shopee/ /u/Bojo4life's guide on SHOPEE!
5. Simple beginner graphic guide: https://www.reddit.com/r/Repsneakers/comments/gepm69/beginners_guide_middleman_simplified_version_on/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

Dito sa RepPH, we usually have our own couriers as we tend to veer away from DHL and EMS due to their prices and customs issues. Some services we use are: ZENDRIAN, & SELLER GATEWAY. Use the searchbar guys if you want to see reviews on these services. Tandaan, these people are businessmen who don't know a thing about rep-sneakers, be patient with them.

IMPORTANT INFO:

ADVERTISEMENTS AND PROMOTIONS https://www.reddit.com/r/RepPH/comments/hfpmqp/rules_on_advertising_promotions/

LOOKING TO BUY/SELL/TRADE? FOLLOW THE RULES - Posts not following the rules will strictly be removed.

Please remember the following rules for BST. This is for community safety. We have been lenient the past few months, but as more and more people head on to the subreddit, we want every transaction to be as safe as possible. Di talaga maiiwasan ang scam, pero we can add safety measures.

For sellers:

1. Tag your pics with your reddit username and date
2. Indicate which seller you bought it from, when you bought it, and how much you got it for
3. Post size, specifications, and price IN THE POST. No "PM me"

For buyers:

1. Indicate what you're looking for, specifically. Don't just ask "any shoe", please have a shoe in mind!
2. Ask for tagged pics!

After the transaction is complete, just @ me or PM me to add vouches.

CHECK THIS POST FOR VOUCHING/VOUCHES https://www.reddit.com/r/RepPH/comments/gybqpe/vouch_points_flairs/

IF POSSIBLE, join the discord: https://discord.gg/Rje638p We have an active vouch list, and some sellers have sold more than 5 times over at the discord.

We will be strict, and we will remove posts not following the guidelines.

LISTS:

SHOPEE FINDS: https://www.reddit.com/r/RepPH/comments/ga4zxa/finds_shopee_list/ (Continuously updated, check this out!)

An organized spreadsheet on shopee finds and GP's. Click the link above if you want to see REP Options available in Shopee!

FAQ Not COVID-19 ADJUSTED. This is a GENERAL FAQ because this will be stickied for some time. Though some Q's will be COVID-19 related.

Q: WEGOBUY/YTAOPAL Is expensive, do we have alternatives?

A: Yes, some use Zendrian Shipping. 
Forwarders from China to the Philippines can easily be found via FB. 
Contact them and ask them their rates. 
If it's too complicated for you, please wait as some users are testing out other options before we formally endorse them.

Q: How do i send payments to Chinese Sellers?

A: First, you have to request the Alipay information of the seller you want to pay to, or agent you wish to use. 
You can use the pabayad services of Seller Gateway or Zendrian. 
Shoot them a pm on facebook, and tell them you wish to send money to a seller or to top-up your WGB/Ytao accounts. They will walk you through it.

Q: WECHAT VERIFICATION PLEASE HELP!

A: We are only allowed to verify up to 3 times in a certain amount of time. 
It's difficult to verify people too, as Wechat has been very strict in the verification process. 
Some members purchase verified Wechat accounts, these accounts can be found on facebook. 
Purchase at your own risk. Only recommended for long-term businesses. 
If you wish to just talk to sellers for QC purposes or bargaining, find a seller with a whatsapp, or ask other people to verify you. Please don't post on the sub asking for verification.

Q: Are local sellers viable for high tier sneakers?

A: Maybe. Some sellers on facebook actually hold high-tier sneakers. 
However, there is no way to verify the batch you're getting, and these sneakers are usually overpriced 2k-5k pesos. 
You can save some money by buying directly. How to buy directly? Read the guides above. 
The guides on /r/Fashionreps and /r/repsneakers are also viable with us.

Q: How much should I declare my goods?

A: Less than 10k pesos. Goods beyond 10,000php will be taxed by customs. (Not always, but why risk?) 

I personally find 50usd to be my sweet spot for medium sized hauls. For a single pair of sneakers, don't under declare. Declare SRP if under 10k. Or at least close to SRP.

Q: What courier should i use?

A: The mods official stance is to use DHL and never EMS. 
We have received a lot of reports on EMS getting seizures, taxes, and pickups @ Pasay. 
Yes, some of you have had smooth sailing with EMS, but the amount of messages i received asking for EMS help is outstanding. 
We won't stop you from using EMS of course, use at your own risk. 
DHL also has a small chance of seizure, but most of the time, your package will push through. 
Local couriers may also be used. We can't recommend a local courier at the moment, but some users use Zendrian.

Q: Ok ba tong seller ng OEM/UA?

A: OEM and UA is a marketing term to describe fakes. Fake is fake, if you want to be sure you're getting a high quality pair, buy directly. Some FB shops do actually sell high-tier reps BTW.

Q: What agent should i use?

A: Along with the main subs, we would recommend Wegobuy or Ytaopal. 
We don't recommend CSSBUY. 
You can use CSSBUY if you want, buy why risk it?

Q: How to order from [INSERT SELLER NAME]

A: Get their whatsapp/contact info on repsneakers or fashionreps, talk to them in English. They'll run you through the process if you ask.

Basically though, the process is like this:
Message seller -> Ask availability -> Pay via Western Union or pabayad service -> Get Pictures of your shoe -> Ship to the Philippines.
The entire process may be as quick as 1 week or as long as a month in rare cases.

Q: SHOPEE/FB/LAZADA Seller is selling PK/H12/OR OTHER HIGH TIER BATCHES? Totoo?

A: We can neither confirm or deny. Get pics and have it QC'd then.

Q: Some GUY is selling fake shoes on FACEBOOK! GO TO HIS POST AND REPORT HIM?

A: Reddit rules doesn't allow doxxing.
Please don't post his FB information or whatever personal information you have on our subreddit. 
It's unfortunate, but we must follow rules.

Q: Can i pasabuy with someone here?

A: Yes you can. Wouldn't advice it though, because you might get scammed. 
But yes, some members have shared hauls to save money.

Q: Maganda ba reps sa greenhills?

A: Sakto lang. Mid to low tier batches. 
Very rare to see high-quality batches there.

Q: Does [courier] ship amidst quarantine?

A: Mixed reports. 
Some agents have been saying DHL-TW and DHL-HKG don't ship, whereas some agents say they can ship. 
DHL has said to users that they cannot ship to some areas in the PH, but some say they've received their pairs. 
Pls call your couriers, and ask them.

Q: Can I use my credit card to pay sellers or agents?

A: Yes you can, as some agents and sellers accept CC payments, but not recommended. 
Try to use a virtual credit card or burner card to be safe, as you are passing your information to underground illegal sellers, it's wise to have safety measures.

Q: Whats QC, GP, RL OR WHATEVER?

A:
QC= Quality Control pictures that sellers or agents send you usually before shipping and after payment.
GL= Green light, ship the item.
RL= Red light, ask for a replacement if possible or refund, or stick with it, but its usually a flawed item.
GP= Guinea Pig, someone who will purchase a product that hasn't been reviewed yet.
LC= Legit Check
PK= Factory/Batch name of a shoe
H12= Factory/Batch name of a shoe

Q: Masseize ba yung mga item ko?

A: Depends on the courier.
DHL = 99% safe. Most of the time, DHL packages push through. 
EMS = Depends. IF you're in Metro Manila, most likely your package will be in Philpost Pasay, and will get taxed.
Local Courier = Depends also. Please ask your couriers yourselves, as each courier will most likely be honest with you.

Remember, no method is 100% safe.

Q: Sino ang local seller na nagbebenta ng high-tier reps kahit overpriced? Sino marerecommend niyo?

A: Just search on facebook, get pics of their shoes and have it QC'd here. We don't officially endorse any local seller. 
"Unauthorized" seems to be the perfect keyword to search on FB.

Q: Gaano kaganda ang high-tier reps na sinasabi niyo from China?

A: Most of the time, virtually identical. You need to know your shit and look closely to see the difference with retail. 
This is can be good and bad. Beware of scammers on FB, have them LC'd here for free. 
We'll try our best to give you a legit-check.

Trusted Sellers/Sino pwedeng bilhan ng reps:

Just go here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Repsneakers/wiki/trustedsites

Contact information and discount codes also available there. Updated 22 days ago by the mods of repsneakers.

More questions? In-depth help needed? Want to chat?

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