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
- Find the item on Xianyu/Goofish (app or web) and copy the listing link.
- Paste it into Fishgoo — or use our link converter if you have a share-text blob instead of a clean URL.
- Fishgoo contacts the seller, confirms condition and availability, and buys the item.
- 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.
Start with one product, sample or restock task
Send the product link or description, approximate quantity and destination. Review the scope before any paid purchasing work begins.
