I've been shopping in Taobao for 6 years. From DIY fabric to my son's first bed.
I also shop for the lighting and ceiling fan for my new home. Not all stuff I bought was in good quality. I sometimes have to throw them away right after I open the package. The most difficult thing is the size. I am a big size mom, 200lbs.
If you are interested, please visit my Taobao page: http://my.taobao.com/UvC8SMFHLOFc4/
I am trying to fix a list of quality seller list for baby clothes, toys, and big size clothes here.
BTW, I've been using a rebate link for 2 years. Recently, I found one with better rebate rate. If you are using one, let's share our experiences.