It all started with a pair of sneakers I desperately wanted but couldn’t justify spending $600 on. Scrolling through TikTok, I kept hearing whispers about this “Pandabuy spreadsheet” that supposedly unlocks direct access to Chinese factories. Skeptical but curious, I decided to give it a shot. Fast forward three weeks, and my living room looks like a mini warehouse. Let me walk you through the process, the wins, and the fails. I’m a 26-year-old freelance graphic designer living in Portland, Oregon. My style is best described as “affordable high-street” — I love Zara silhouettes but hate the markup. I’m a student of fashion, not a big spender, so finding cheaper…