It all started when I stumbled upon a pandabuy spreadsheet while hunting for a pair of Off-White sneakers I couldn’t justify paying resale for. I’m Jake, a graphic designer from Portland, Oregon, with a thing for streetwear but a student budget. My wardrobe was a clash of thrift store finds and hypebeast dreams. I needed a fix without the markup. The spreadsheet was overwhelming at first, but I dove in. Here’s the thing: buying from China through agents isn’t just about saving cash. It’s about skipping the hype tax. My first haul included a Fear of God hoodie and some Yeezy slides. Total cost? $87 including shipping. On StockX, that…