For international fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates, purchasing authentic merchandise can often be challenging due to shipping restrictions and high international fees. Fortunately, with platforms like CNFans, buying Pirates jerseys from Taobao—China's largest e-commerce marketplace—has never been easier. CNFans is a trusted Chinese buying agent specializing in purchasing and forwarding goods globally.
1. Select Your Pittsburgh Pirates Jersey
Start by exploring Taobao for the perfect Pittsburgh Pirates jersey. Since Taobao is in Chinese, using CNFans' built-in search and translation tool simplifies browsing. You can also refer to this spreadsheet, which lists different Pirates jersey designs, prices, and sellers.
Look for key details like materials, sizing (Asian sizes often run smaller), and seller ratings to ensure quality and value. Popular styles include:
- Home White Jerseys
- Alternate Black Jerseys
- Throwback Jerseys
2. Create an Account on CNFans
Visit CNFans' website and register for an account. After logging in, navigate to the "Submit Purchase Request" section, where you will paste the Taobao product link of your chosen Pirates jersey.
Besides jerseys, you can bundle other MLB-themed accessories like caps or socks for consolidated shipping to reduce costs.
3. Wait for CNFans' Verification and Quote
CNFans will confirm item availability and provide:
- Total item cost (converted to your preferred currency)
- Domestic shipping fees (Taobao seller to CNFans warehouse)
- International shipping estimates based on package weight
- Estimated delivery timeline
This step usually takes 12-24 hours. Once approved, proceed with payment through secure channels like PayPal or Wise.
4. Optional Add-On Services
To enhance reliability, CNFans offer add-on services such as:
- Quality Inspection
- Repackaging
- Fake Batches"Fansheart" / "Jay Jersey Store.")
These services are useful for high-value purchases like Mitchell & Ness throwback editions.
5. Global Shipping and Delivery
CNFans dispatches your Pirates jersey via DHL, FedEx, China Postal depending (insured vs budget preferences). Shipping to the US typically takes 10 pricing:
Shipping Method | ||
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China Post Air | 20-45d test)express | $ =wclassApposit $15-$65 |