Sourcing from China
Everything about finding and buying the right product from China — marketplaces, suppliers, MOQs and negotiation.
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A step-by-step guide to sourcing products from China — choosing a marketplace, finding and vetting suppliers, MOQs, pricing and getting goods to your warehouse.
Sourcing Agent vs Buying Direct: Pros & Cons
Sourcing agent vs buying direct from suppliers: the real costs, control, and risk of each, and how to decide which fits your store.
How to Negotiate Price With Chinese Suppliers
What's actually negotiable with 1688 and factory suppliers, how to prepare, and the etiquette that gets you better pricing and terms.
What Is MOQ? Minimum Order Quantity Explained
What minimum order quantity means, why suppliers set it, and practical ways to lower or skip MOQ when sourcing from China.
1688 vs Taobao vs AliExpress: Which to Source From
1688, Taobao or AliExpress? What each marketplace really is, why 1688 is cheapest, and how to source from it without the usual catches.
How to Vet a Chinese Supplier (Before You Lose Money)
A practical checklist for vetting Chinese suppliers — factory vs trading company, red flags, samples, and the checks that prevent costly mistakes.