I Spent a Year Ordering Everything from China: The Truth About Quality, Shipping & Savings It started with a pair of boots. I know, not the most glamorous origin story, but hear me out. I’m Mia, a graphic designer from Portland, Oregon, and I live for that moment when an online order arrives at my door. Last year, I decided to go all in—every single non-grocery purchase would come from Chinese suppliers. Yes, everything: clothes, home decor, electronics, even my yoga mat. Why? Curiosity, mostly. And the price tags were impossible to ignore. But what actually happened was a wild ride of triumphs, fails, and lessons that completely changed how…