I Tried Buying from China for a Month — Here’s What Actually Happened Let me start with a confession: I used to be the kind of person who rolled my eyes at the phrase “buying products from China.” I assumed it meant cheap knockoffs, endless shipping delays, and a customer service experience conducted entirely in broken English. But after a particularly brutal rent increase in Austin, Texas, I decided to get over myself and give it a shot. Three months later, I’ve become that friend who sends links to affordable decor and says, “Just order it from China.” Here’s the messy, real, and surprisingly rewarding story of what happened. Why…