Best Xianyu (Goofish) Agent in 2026: How to Actually Buy From China’s Second-Hand Giant

Short answer: Fishgoo. Xianyu (sold internationally as Goofish) is Alibaba’s
second-hand marketplace — bigger than eBay in listings, and completely closed to foreign buyers: no
international checkout, no English interface, sellers who only ship domestically. The only way in is a
shopping agent, and Fishgoo handles Xianyu orders with a 0% service fee, free QC photos and
consolidated international shipping — which matters twice as much on second-hand items, where
condition is everything.

Start a Xianyu order with Fishgoo →

What makes a good Xianyu agent (it’s not the same as Taobao)

Buying second-hand raises the bar. Before you pick any agent, check these four things:

• Condition checks before shipping. On Taobao you’re buying new; on Xianyu the QC photo
  is your only defense against “9/10 condition” that arrives as 6/10. Fishgoo’s QC photos are free on every order.
• Seller communication. Xianyu sellers are individuals, not shops. Your agent negotiates
  availability and price in Chinese on your behalf.
• Fee structure. A percentage service fee hurts more on one-off second-hand finds.
  Fishgoo charges 0% — you pay the item price and shipping.
• Consolidation. Second-hand hauls are usually many small parcels from many sellers.
  Combining them into one international shipment is where the real savings are.

How the order actually works

1. Find the item on Xianyu/Goofish (app or web) and copy the listing link.
2. Paste it into Fishgoo — or use our link
   converter if you have a share-text blob instead of a clean URL.
3. Fishgoo contacts the seller, confirms condition and availability, and buys the item.
4. You review free QC photos at the warehouse, then consolidate and ship internationally.

New to Xianyu itself? Our complete Xianyu
guide covers the platform basics, and the Goofish
agent guide goes deeper on safety.

Other agents that handle Xianyu

A few other agents accept Xianyu links, including Mulebuy, Superbuy and Sugargoo. If you already have
an account and balance elsewhere, check three things before ordering: whether Xianyu QC photos are free or
paid, what the service fee adds to a one-off purchase, and whether second-hand items are covered by their
after-sale policy. Those three answers vary a lot between agents — they’re the whole comparison.

FAQ

Is Xianyu the same as Goofish?

Yes — Xianyu (闲鱼) is the Chinese name, Goofish is the international brand. Same Alibaba-owned app,
same listings.

Is buying from Xianyu safe for foreigners?

The platform itself is Alipay-verified, but second-hand means condition risk. Buying through an agent
that photographs the item before international shipping removes most of that risk.

Can sellers refuse to sell to an agent?

Occasionally — some listings are local-pickup only. Your agent will tell you before any money moves.

Try Fishgoo on your first Xianyu find →