I still remember the day I opened my first package from China. It was a pair of boots I’d seen on Instagram, priced at $25, including shipping. The tracking number felt like a secret code. For days, I refreshed the page like a maniac. When it finally arrived, the boots were perfect. But that was years ago. Today, buying from China is a whole different game. And honestly? It’s changed almost everything about how I shop. Why I Started Ordering from China in the First Place I live in Austin, Texas, where boutique prices can make you weep. As a freelance graphic designer, my budget isn’t huge. But I love…