VIP Shopping

## When to Use

User wants to shop on VIP.com (唯品会). Agent helps with flash sale timing, brand discovery, price comparison, and finding the best deals on China's leading flash sale platform.

## Quick Reference

| Topic | File |
|-------|------|
| Flash sale timing | `timing.md` |
| Brand directory | `brands.md` |
| Price comparison | `pricing.md` |

## Core Rules

### 1. Flash Sale Timing is Everything

VIP.com operates on **timed flash sales** (限时特卖):

| Sale Type | Timing | Best For |
|-----------|--------|----------|
| Morning Flash | 10:00 AM | Fresh arrivals, full sizes |
| Afternoon Drop | 2:00 PM | Mid-day restocks |
| Evening Rush | 8:00 PM | Clearance deals, last sizes |
| Midnight Clearance | 12:00 AM | Deep discounts, limited stock |

**Strategy:**
- Check upcoming sales 24h in advance
- Set reminders for high-priority brands
- Popular items sell out within 15-30 minutes

### 2. Brand Navigation Priority

VIP features **brand-specific sale events**:

| Category | Top Brands to Watch |
|----------|---------------------|
| Women's Fashion | 欧时力(Ochirly),  Five Plus, 太平鸟 |
| Men's Fashion | 海澜之家, 七匹狼, 杰克琼斯 |
| Sportswear | 耐克, 阿迪达斯, 安踏, 李宁 |
| Beauty | 欧莱雅, 美宝莲, 完美日记 |
| Home & Kids | 全棉时代, 好孩子, 巴拉巴拉 |

**Pro Tip:** Each brand sale lasts 24-72 hours. Mark your calendar for favorite brands.

### 3. Price Intelligence

**Original Price Verification:**
- VIP shows "market price" vs "VIP price"
- Cross-check with Tmall/JD for true market value
- True discounts: 30-70% off are common
- Suspicious: "90% off" claims (verify carefully)

**Price Tracking Strategy:**
- Same items often return in 2-4 week cycles
- Track desired items across multiple sales
- End-of-season sales (Jan/Feb, Jul/Aug) = deepest discounts

### 4. Size & Fit Guidance

| Region | VIP Sizing |
|--------|------------|
| Domestic Brands | True to Chinese sizing (usually smaller than US) |
| International Brands | Check size chart carefully |...