In recent years, sneaker reselling has become a booming market, with limited-edition pairs like the Nike Air Jordan 4Orientdig, a popular Chinese buy-and-ship forwarding service.

What Is Orientdig?

Orientdig is a professional shopping agent that bridges the gap between Chinese e-commerce platforms and international customers. They specialize in purchasing products from platforms like Weidian, Taobao, and 1688 on behalf of overseas buyers and shipping them worldwide. Their services are particularly useful for securing exclusive colorways and special releases like the Air Jordan 4.

The Weidian Advantage

Weidian is one of China's most popular C2C platforms, hosting thousands of independent sellers offering competitive prices. For sneaker collectors, this often translates to access to:

• Early unreleased pairs (pre-orders)
• Region-exclusive collaborations
• Better pricing than StockX or GOAT
• Larger inventory than western resellers

Step-by-Step Purchase Process

1. Find the Product

Begin by searching this detailed spreadsheet

• Seller reputation scores
• Historic pricing data
• Direct product links
• Batch quality comparisons

Pro Tip: Bookmark the spreadsheet as it's updated weekly with new drop information.

2. Register on Orientdig

Create an account at orientdig.com. The interface supports multiple languages including English. Complete your profile with:

• A verified email address
• Your shipping address (triple check accuracy)
• Preferred payment method (PayPal accepted)

3. Place Your Order

Using the "Place Order" function in your Orientdig dashboard, submit:

• The Weidian product URL from the spreadsheet
• Specific requirements (size, version, box condition)
• Desired payment verification level (basic, standard, premium)

Important:

4. Quality Control Phase

Within 24-48 hours, Orientdig will:

• Contact the seller for stock confirmation
• Request detailed in-hand photos
• Check for factory inconsistencies (compared to retail pairs)
• Provide an invoice preview for approval

Shipping Considerations

When your sneakers (typically ¥600-¥1200 depending on model) reach Orientdig's warehouse:

Shipping Method	Cost (Approx.)	Transit Time	Recommended For
EMS	$30-$50	8-15 days	Budget-conscious buyers
DHL Express	$60-$90	3-7 days	Time-sensitive purchases
SAL	$20-$40	15-30 days	Large hauls

Tip:

Avoiding Common Pitfalls

Based on user reports in sneaker communities, watch for:

• Third-party payment requests:
• Photography scams:
• Seasonsl delays:

Final Thoughts

While initially intimidating, purchasing via Weidian through Orientdig becomes second nature with experience. Start with inexpensive models like the iconic "Military Blue" ($200-$300 range) to test the process before moving on to grails like the "Undefeated" collab (retailing ¥1699 on Weidian vs. $3000+ on StockX).

For the most current seller recommendations and colorway availability, regularly check the community-maintained spreadsheet at findsspreadsheet.com