What a Superbuy link is and why you'd make one
A Superbuy link is a URL that points to a specific item or collection of items in your Superbuy shopping cart or saved list. When you create one, you can share it with other people — usually friends or family members who also use Superbuy — so they can see exactly what you're looking at, add items to their own carts, or contribute money toward a group purchase.
Superbuy is a shopping agent service that lets you buy from Chinese retailers and have items shipped internationally. The link itself doesn't complete any transaction; it just shows the other person what product you found and where it is. This is useful if you're coordinating a group order, asking someone's opinion before you buy, or splitting costs on items with friends.
The process is straightforward and takes less than a minute once you know where the button is. Superbuy changed its interface several times, so the exact location depends on which version of the site or app you're using, but the core steps remain the same.
Key Takeaways
- A Superbuy link is a shareable URL that shows other people a specific item or your cart contents without requiring them to have an account.
- You create a link by finding the share button on the item page or cart page, then copying the URL that appears.
- Links work best when both people have Superbuy accounts, though non-users can view the item but cannot add it to their own cart.
- Superbuy links expire or change if you clear your cart or if the item is removed from the retailer's site.
Creating a link from a single item page
Start by finding the item you want to share on Superbuy. Once you're on the product page, look for a button labeled "Share" — it's usually near the top of the page, sometimes next to the product title or in a row with other action buttons like "Add to Cart" or "Favorite."
Click or tap the Share button. A popup or menu will appear with several options: you may see icons for WeChat, QQ, Weibo, or other platforms, plus a "Copy Link" option. Select "Copy Link" to copy the URL to your clipboard. You can then paste it into a message, email, or any other way you want to send it to someone else.
The person who receives the link can open it in a web browser and will see the exact item you wanted to show them. If they have a Superbuy account, they can add it to their own cart from that page. If they don't have an account, they'll see the item details but won't be able to proceed without signing up.
Creating a link from your shopping cart
If you want to share multiple items at once — for example, a whole group order you've assembled — you can create a link to your entire cart. Go to your shopping cart page and look for a Share button there as well. The location varies depending on whether you're using the website or the mobile app, but it's typically at the top or bottom of the cart summary.
Click Share and select "Copy Link" the same way you would for a single item. This link will show the other person everything currently in your cart, including quantities and any notes you've added. They can see the total cost and decide whether to contribute or add their own items.
Keep in mind that if you add or remove items from your cart after sharing the link, the link itself doesn't update automatically. The person who has the link will see whatever was in your cart at the moment you created it. If you make changes and want them to see the updated version, you'll need to create a new link and send that instead.
Sharing links across different platforms
Superbuy's Share button often includes direct options to send the link through WeChat, QQ, or other messaging apps popular in China. If you're using one of those platforms, you can click the app icon directly and the link will open in a compose window ready to send.
For other messaging apps or email, use the "Copy Link" option and paste the URL manually. The link itself is just a standard web address, so it works in any platform — text message, Discord, Telegram, email, or anywhere else you can paste a URL.
If the person you're sending it to doesn't use Superbuy yet, they'll see a landing page explaining what Superbuy is and offering to create an account. They don't need an account to view the item details, but they will need one if they want to add anything to a cart or make a purchase.
Why a link might stop working
Superbuy links are tied to the item's availability on the original retailer's site. If the item sells out or the retailer removes it, the link may show an error or a "product not found" message. This is especially common with flash sales or limited-stock items that disappear quickly.
If you clear your cart, any links you created from that cart become invalid. The items themselves are still on Superbuy, but the specific cart link no longer points to anything. Creating a new link from a fresh cart will work fine.
Links can also break if Superbuy updates its website structure or changes how it generates URLs. This happens rarely, but if someone tells you a link isn't working and it's more than a few weeks old, try searching for the item again and creating a fresh link instead.
Differences between Superbuy links and other sharing methods
Superbuy also lets you save items to a "Favorites" or "Wishlist" section within your account. This is different from a shareable link — it's private to you unless you specifically create a link to share it. Favorites are useful for keeping track of things you might buy later, while links are for showing specific items to other people right now.
Some retailers on Superbuy also have their own share buttons. If you use the retailer's share button instead of Superbuy's, you'll get a link to the item on the original Chinese retailer's site, not through Superbuy. That link won't include Superbuy's services like currency conversion or international shipping options, so it's usually better to use Superbuy's Share button instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Superbuy account to create a link?
Yes, you need to be logged into Superbuy to create a shareable link. The person receiving the link does not need an account to view the item, but they will need one if they want to add it to their own cart or make a purchase.
Can I edit a link after I've created it?
No, the link itself cannot be edited. It shows whatever was in your cart or on the product page at the moment you created it. If you want to change what the link shows, create a new link with the updated contents.
How long do Superbuy links stay active?
Links stay active as long as the item is available on the retailer's site and your Superbuy account remains active. If the item sells out or is removed, the link will stop working. There's no set expiration date, but very old links may break if Superbuy updates its system.
Can I share a link to items from different retailers?
If you add items from multiple retailers to your Superbuy cart, a cart link will show all of them together. Individual item links only work for one product at a time, but you can create multiple item links and send them all to the same person.
What happens if the item price changes after I share the link?
The link will always show the current price on the retailer's site, not the price at the time you created the link. If you're coordinating a group purchase and the price matters, let the other person know what you paid or what you expected to pay.