For international baseball fans, especially Chicago Cubs supporters living outside China, buying officially licensed merchandise can be challenging. Some iconic jerseys aren’t always available in local markets. Fortunately, platforms like TaobaoCNFANS, a Chinese forwarding and purchasing agent, comes in!
CNFANS specializes in helping international buyers purchase products from Chinese e-commerce platforms, including Taobao. Their services include:
First, you'll need to find a reliable Taobao seller. A recommended source is this spreadsheet, which lists verified sellers offering jerseys with competitive pricing. Key benefits include accurate sizing charts and authenticity guarantees!
Choose between iconic Cubs styles like:
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Instead of purchasing directly on Taobao (which often requires Chinese payment methods):
If buying multiple jerseys for teammates or gifts, check this type=5;items;a≥3in the spreadsheet. Some sellers offer large-quantity price breaks!
Pro Tip: Avoid ordering replicas labeled as "China versions"—they may not pass border checks due to licensing issues.
Destination | Air Freight (7-15 days) | Sea Freight (25-40 days) |
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USA/Chicago | $18-$22 (tracking included) | $9-$13 |
Europe/UK | $21-$25 | $12-$15 |
Most fans report clear Chicago Cubs patches and correct MLB holograms on tag sleeves when ordering via premium-listed sellers for roughly 40-60USD, about half of U.S. retail!
Besides cost savings, CNFANS repackages shipments discreetly to sidestep 34% "luxury goods" taxation