When the same item appears under different names

Shopping Agent Spreadsheet Name Guide

A spreadsheet may be named after the service that opens its links, while the product itself still comes from Taobao, Weidian, 1688 or an image album. This page explains what changes and what you should keep.

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The name is only the starting point

Hoobuy, CNFans, MuleBuy and AllChinaBuy spreadsheets may use different layouts or link formats. Do not assume that a link works everywhere. Keep the original product page, selected variant and measurements before moving it to another service.

Why the names differ

Most spreadsheets are labelled with the service their creator was using at the time. The rows may still point to the same kinds of marketplace pages, but the buttons, converted links and account steps can differ. A list made for Superbuy may not behave the same way in CSSBuy, Sugargoo, KakoBuy or OOPBuy.

Old lists also stay online after a service changes its address or a product disappears. Check the page you have open today. The current URL, item title and selected variant matter more than the name in the spreadsheet heading.

Use the name shown on the current page

Start with the exact service name displayed in the page header or address bar. ACBuy, AC Buy and All China Buy may be used as shorthand in community posts, but a familiar-looking name is not enough when you are about to sign in or paste an order link.

Check the domain and the page identity first. If two spellings lead to different websites, stop and use the official address published by the service itself.

Common names you may see

These names often appear in spreadsheet titles or community links. They are listed for recognition only. Their presence here is not a recommendation and does not confirm that a service is active.

AllChinaBuyACBuyHooBuyCNFansMuleBuyOrientDigSuperbuyCSSBuySugargooKameyMallBaseTaoKakoBuyOOPBuy

What to preserve when a find moves between tools

A converted link can stop working even when the original product page is still available. Before moving an item to another service, save these details:

  • The original Taobao, Weidian, 1688 or album URL when available.
  • The item title and exact color, size or variant.
  • Measurements and what was measured.
  • Photos that show useful product details rather than repeated promotional angles.
  • Item price, included pieces and the date you saw the price.
  • Product weight and packed weight, marked as measured, estimated or unknown.
  • The date checked and one plain reason for keeping the item.

If a converted link opens a different title, image set or variant, stop. Return to the original source instead of forcing the old spreadsheet reference to fit a new destination.

Work out what you need before moving the link

What you are doingWhat to check next
Browsing a spreadsheetChoose one category before opening several products.
Moving a product linkConfirm the new page shows the same item and variant.
Opening a Yupoo albumLook for the original listing and missing measurements.
Reviewing product photosCheck the views that matter for that item type.
Estimating shippingKeep estimates separate from official account quotes.

Quick questions

Are different agent spreadsheet names interchangeable?

No. A familiar service name does not prove that a link or buying flow will work elsewhere. Check the current destination and keep the original source details.

Do I need to try every spelling of a service name?

No. Start with the name shown on the current page. Try a different spelling only when you are checking whether two labels refer to the same service.

What should I keep when moving a find between tools?

Keep the original source URL, item title, selected variant, measurements, useful photos, price, weight note and date checked.

Return to the product

Choose a category or try one focused search.

Use the service name to find the page, then compare the product details themselves.