BaseTao is one of the shopping agents tracked on W2C Links Agents. This review covers fees, warehouses, pros, cons, and buyer workflow notes before your first haul.
Highlights
- 120 days of free warehousing
- Free QC photos uploaded automatically, with extra photos also free of charge
- Amazon FBA labeling-and-shipping and dropshipping support
- Very broad payment options including PayPal, Western Union, Alipay and cryptocurrency
- Official YouTube tutorial videos explain the full process
Pros
- Extra-long 120-day free storage suits slow consolidation and reselling
- Free QC photos with no charge even for additional shots
- Ship-for-me and Search-for-me services carry no additional cost
- One of the richest payment line-ups, including crypto and many European methods
Cons
- The standard purchasing commission rate is not publicly disclosed, so total cost is less predictable up front
- Returns are only accepted within 7 days of receipt and require the seller's agreement, with the buyer paying return shipping
Fees & Policy
- Service fee: Ship-for-me and Search-for-me come at no additional cost. The standard purchasing commission is not publicly disclosed. Optional add-ons stay cheap - the measurement service is just a 3 RMB handling fee.
- Free storage: 120 days of free warehousing.
- QC photos: QC photos are uploaded automatically for free, and requesting additional photos carries no extra charge.
- Forwarding: A built-in shipping calculator quotes forwarding costs, and Amazon FBA labeling/shipping plus dropshipping are supported. Returns are accepted within 7 days of receipt where the seller agrees, with the buyer covering return shipping.
Best for
Resellers and detail-focused buyers who want long free storage, unlimited free QC photos and FBA/dropship fulfilment.
Frequently asked questions about BaseTao
Does basetao charge a service fee?
Ship-for-me and Search-for-me services carry no additional cost, and the measurement service is just a 3 RMB handling fee. The standard purchasing commission rate is not publicly disclosed, so review the cost breakdown at checkout.
How long is warehouse storage free?
basetao offers 120 days of free warehousing, which is longer than the 30-90 days many agents provide, giving you time to consolidate.
How many QC photos does basetao provide?
basetao automatically uploads free QC photos, and requesting additional photos carries no extra charge, so you can inspect your item thoroughly at no cost.
Can I return an item on basetao?
Returns are accepted within 7 days of basetao receiving the parcel, subject to the seller's agreement, with the buyer paying return shipping.
What payment methods does basetao accept?
basetao supports a very wide range: foreign credit cards, PayPal, Sofort, Giropay, Western Union, eNETS, Bancontact, Multibanco, Alipay and cryptocurrency.
Does basetao support Amazon FBA and dropshipping?
Yes. basetao offers Amazon FBA labeling and shipping as well as dropshipping support, which makes it useful for resellers.
Are there tutorials for beginners?
Yes. basetao maintains official YouTube tutorial videos that walk new users through ordering, quality check and shipping.
More about BaseTao
How to order through basetao
Paste product links from a basetao spreadsheet into basetao and it buys the items for you, with Ship-for-me and Search-for-me available at no additional cost. Items are received and quality-checked at the China warehouse, then you consolidate and forward them - or use its Amazon FBA and dropship options. Official YouTube tutorials cover each step.
Fees and quality checks
Ship-for-me and Search-for-me carry no additional cost, and optional add-ons stay cheap - the measurement service is only a 3 RMB handling fee. QC photos are uploaded automatically for free, and even additional photos are free of charge, though the standard purchasing commission is not publicly disclosed.
Long free storage and fulfilment
basetao holds items free for 120 days, longer than most agents, which suits slow consolidation and reselling. A built-in shipping calculator quotes forwarding costs, and Amazon FBA labeling/shipping plus dropshipping make it flexible for business use.
Payment and returns
basetao supports one of the widest payment menus - foreign cards, PayPal, Sofort, Giropay, Western Union, eNETS, Bancontact, Multibanco, Alipay and crypto. Returns are accepted within 7 days of receipt where the seller agrees, with the buyer covering return shipping.
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