When the main page is better
Use the main page when you still want to look around. Switch to a category page once the item type is clear.
Quick guide
What to open if you came here for AllChinaBuy Taobao
Start with the main page if you are still browsing. Open a category page if you already know the item type.
The current part is not the word Taobao by itself. It is choosing the next page with less guesswork.
Next clicks
Start from the category hub, or go straight to shoes, bags or the main page if you still want a wider overview.