Old Friend: Wholesale & Retail

Is It Worth It? Breaking Down “老熟人：批发零售” on Weidian

If you’ve been lurking on Weidian for budget shoes and puffers, you’ve probably seen the name 老熟人：批发零售 pop up. It translates to “Old Acquaintance: Wholesale & Retail,” and honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. With 226 products listed and only 1 review total, this isn’t a store with a massive track record. It’s more like that one supplier your friend swears by but you’re still side-eyeing. Let’s dig into the pros and cons before you hand over your cash.

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The Good: What’s Working

• Seller rating is a perfect 5.0 – Yeah, you read that right. But keep in mind, that’s based on a single review. A perfect score with a sample size of 1 is like winning a race with one runner. Still, it’s better than a 3.8.
• Warehouse dispatch is stupid quick. The average delivery time to the agent warehouse is 0.9 days (that’s under 24 hours), and the store’s dispatch SLA says 48 hours, but they’re beating it hard. If you’re in a hurry to get your haul moving, this is a solid perk. Just remember: that’s the time to your proxy’s door in China, not your front porch in the US or UK. International shipping is a whole other beast.
• Top favorited items – People are saving the Trainer, Nuptse, and Shooters Puffer Gilet like crazy. That Nuptse especially is getting love in the reviews. One buyer said: *“Absolutely love this jacket! The quality is excellent — it feels durable and well-made… fits perfectly, true to size… Definitely worth the price.”* That’s a glowing shoutout for a budget puffer.
• Primarily shoes – The main category is shoes, so if you’re building a rotation, this store has options.

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The Bad: What’s Got Me Raising an Eyebrow

• There’s 1 product with defect records. Out of 226, that’s not catastrophic, but it’s not zero. And the recent review on the Dunk Low is a mixed bag: *“Honestly wasn’t expecting much (the price is insane) but the QCs look great with a few minor flaws. The box came destroyed though which is pretty disappointing.”* So the shoes might look nice, but don’t expect your shoebox to survive the trip. Minor flaws on an insane budget price? Kind of expected. But a destroyed box is a letdown if you care about that.
• Store return rate range sits at [20%-30%). That’s a red flag. Almost a third of buyers are sending stuff back. That’s high. It means quality control is inconsistent, or the sizing is way off, or people are disappointed once they see the goods in person. For a store with so few reviews, a return rate that high is a warning sign.
• Only 1 total review. This store hasn’t been battle-tested. You’re flying somewhat blind. The one review that exists is positive for the Nuptse, but the Dunk review is lukewarm-ish.
• Average dispatch time is 2.0 days – Wait, that’s contradictory with the 0.9 warehouse delivery. But we’ll take both as given. So sometimes you get shipping fast, sometimes a couple days. Still, 2 days to the agent is acceptable.

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Real Talk from Recent Reviews
The Nuptse guy is over the moon. He’s likely a repeat customer. The Dunk buyer is more “meh, it’s fine for the price.” No one is screaming scam, but nobody’s throwing a parade either. The overall vibe is: you get what you pay for, and sometimes a bit more.

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Final Verdict
This is a “worth a gamble if you’re flexible” situation. If you’re after the Nuptse or Trainer, and you can handle a possible box dent or minor stitching quirk, then go for it. The ship-to-agent speed is top-notch, and the seller rating is perfect on paper. But the 20-30% return rate and that lone defect record keep me from calling this a must-buy. I’d say: order one item first, check the quality when it hits the warehouse, and then decide if you want to empty your cart.

If you’re the type who needs every shoe crisp and the box intact, maybe scroll on. If you’re about the deal and can live with a few imperfections, this might become your new plug.

— A fellow proxy shopper who’s been burned before, just being honest.