First of all, it should be clear that they are all subsidiaries of Alibaba, and Jack Ma is the boss.

Now, Alibaba is for large goods, which is equivalent to business-to-business.

1688 is a wholesale website, which is equivalent to people in Taobao going to 1688 to place orders. Because if your quantity is too small, Alibaba will ignore you. 1688 is different. It is aimed at these small customers.

I think you know about Taobao.

The fee of 1688 is equivalent to a membership fee. What I mean is that it is similar to the fact that this platform has just been launched, of course it needs to be promoted. But everyone is optimistic about Taobao now. Knowing that Jack Ma has withdrawn from 1688, they must be very optimistic about it. So, when there are many people, they will select the best and give money.

How to say it, this thing is entirely based on personal will. No one forces you to pay.

If you think the prospects are good, then do it. If not, then wait.

The purpose of paying is that you will get more auxiliary opportunities in the future.