Comment on How To Buy Directly From Taobao:The Complete Guide by KBAB1.
I just want share my experience using CSCL.
CSCL means you choose to use private currier company to ship your goods. A little bit complicated compare to direct shipping, and takes up to weeks longer.
1st payment
Pay the price of items you bought. Let say you purchase 1 pcs shoe, USD40. Seller then after confirm will send the shoe to specific point at their warehouse.
2nd payment
After warehouse received good, then the warehouse will call you or email asking for second payment. This payment is for shipping cost to your doorstep. Let say another USD12. After that, they will ship the good to your doorsteep.