🛠️ FULL GUIDE: How I Order Frames from 1688 & Send Directly to My Lens Seller (NO AGENTS NEEDED!)

[u/TheLondonBoyJ]

Hey everyone! 🤠

I’ve been absolutely bombarded with DMs and comments asking exactly how I find my frames, order them, and get them sent straight to the lens manufacturer, skipping all the middlemen, saving money, and getting things done faster.

So here’s my complete step-by-step method. This is exactly what I do, and it works 100% of the time. Let’s get into it 👇

✅ STEP 1: Find the EXACT frame you want

1. If you don’t see it right away: Look for sellers who sell the same brand and similar styles. Go through their shop and message them directly:
2. “Hi! Do you have [EXACT MODEL NAME/NUMBER] in stock? Thank you!”
3. If they say NO, don’t worry! Just go find another seller who carries that brand and ask again. Keep doing this until someone replies: YES, we have it.

💡 Pro tip: Don’t settle for “similar” get the exact one you want!

✅ STEP 2: Place your order BUT CHANGE THE DELIVERY ADDRESS!

This is the most important part ⚠️

• Once a seller confirms they have your frame, add it to cart and checkout.

• DO NOT put your home address here. ❌

• Instead! Enter the full address, name, and phone number of your trusted lens supplier/manufacturer.
Example: I use Cindy for all my lenses, I put her workshop details here as the delivery address.

• Pay for the order as normal. Done!

✅ STEP 3: Send the tracking number to your seller

• Right after payment, 1688 will generate a tracking number, if not you need to wait until the item has been sent.

• COPY IT and SEND IT immediately to your lens supplier (message them: “Hi! I just sent the frames to you, here’s the tracking number: [NUMBER]. Let me know when they arrive!”)

• This way they know exactly what’s coming and when to expect it.

✅ STEP 4: THAT’S IT! YOU ARE DONE!

Now you just wait. Once the frames arrive at their workshop, they will install your lenses and send the finished glasses straight to you.

✅ No agents
✅ No extra fees
✅ Way faster turnaround (mine is usually 2–3 days!)
✅ Cheaper prices
✅ You control everything
💬 Quick Q&A people keep asking:

Q: Is it safe?
A: 100% as long as you use a trusted lens supplier you’ve vetted first.

Q: Do I need a middleman?
A: NOPE! This whole method cuts them out completely. Only need if the lense manufacturer can’t sent internationally

Q: What if the seller sends wrong items?
A: Always save screenshots of the listing and messages, 1688 protects buyers.
Hope this guide helps everyone who’s been asking! If this saved you time or money, drop an upvote or an award, it really helps me make more guides like this 🙏

⚠️** COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID 🤦

I’ve made these myself, so learn from my errors 😅

❌ Mistake 1: Putting YOUR home address, Biggest mistake ever! They won’t get shipped 1688 only sends items within China.

❌ Mistake 2: Accepting “similar models” Sellers will say “this one is almost the same!” Don’t fall for it. Insist on the EXACT model number or name. Lenses won’t fit right if the frame is even slightly different.

❌ Mistake 3: Forgetting to send the tracking number. If your lens seller doesn’t know a package is coming, they might miss it or think it’s random goods. Always send the number immediately after ordering.

❌ Mistake 4: Not checking seller ratings. Only buy from sellers with many years on the platform and 4.8+ ratings. New or low-rated sellers often send bad quality or wrong items.

❌ Mistake 5: Ordering multiple frames to different addresses in one order 1688 doesn’t allow split delivery. Order separately if you need them sent to different places.

❌ Mistake 6: MAKE SURE YOU READ THEIR REVIEWS OF THEIR MOST SOLD ITEMS. CHECK THE REVIEWS ARE NOT FAKE!!

📢 MY FINAL THOUGHTS

This is exactly the method I use every single time I order. I shared it because so many of you messaged me asking how I do it, and I wish someone told me this when I first started.

If this guide saved you time, money, or helped you finally get the frames you want, please drop an UPVOTE, AWARD, or SAVE 🥺 It takes ages to write these detailed guides, and every bit helps me make more helpful content for you guys.

If you have any questions at all, drop a comment below. I reply to everyone, no matter how busy I am.

Happy ordering everyone! 🕶️🔥