Guangzhou Erchao Trading Company

If you’re hunting for tops on 1688 and you’ve got a soft spot for streetwear-adjacent basics, Guangzhou's 贰潮贸易商行 (Guangzhou Erchao Trading) is one of those shops that pops up in a lot of proxy-buyer bookmarks. With 256 products live, it’s not a tiny side hustle—there’s a solid catalogue to scroll through. Their main focus is tops, but the stuff getting saved and reviewed the most? Shorts. Go figure. The top 3 saved items are the Alcatraz Shorts, World's Borough, and Track Shorts, so the audience here is clearly about that relaxed, gym-to-street vibe.

Now, the numbers. Seller rating sits at a respectable 4.6, which is pretty standard for a 1688 seller—nothing that’ll make you gasp, but nothing that makes you run either. The average delivery time to the domestic warehouse is 1.5 days, and the dispatch time (time from you placing the order to it leaving the seller) is a brisk 0.6 days. That’s quick, and if you’re using a proxy, this is the part that matters: this is the time it takes to get to your local Chinese agent's warehouse, not the international leg to your door. International shipping will be whatever your agent charges and however long the carrier takes—that’s on them, not this seller.

The review count is low—only 2 total—so you’re not looking at a mountain of social proof here. But the two recent reviews on the Alcatraz Shorts are genuinely good. One buyer says the shorts are super comfy, hold their shape, have impressive detailing and tags, and they’d definitely recommend them. Only hiccup: there’s just one back pocket, and the buyer isn’t sure if that’s a design choice or a flaw. Worth knowing before you buy if you’re a pocket person. The second review is shorter but sweet: very good quality, fast shipping to the warehouse, and the seller communicates well. Nice pics and video too.

Here’s the honest catch: there are zero defect records on file, which is great. But with only 2 reviews, you’re flying a little blind. No return rate data to chew on, and no pattern of complaints, but also no volume of praise to lean on. The Alcatraz Shorts get a thumbs up from both people who bought them, so if you’re drawn to those, the signs are positive.

Bottom line? If you’re after tops (and apparently some well-regarded shorts), this seller offers quick dispatch to your proxy warehouse, a clean defect sheet, and a decent rating. Just temper your expectations on available feedback—this isn’t a superstore with hundreds of reviews. It’s a smaller, punchy operation that seems to care about quality and speed. The lack of critical mass is the only real risk. If you’re comfortable being one of the first few to leave a review after grabbing a pair of Alcatraz Shorts, I’d say go for it. Pocket situation aside, the early adopters are happy.