Jia
27th May 2009, 06:23
There are so many B2B companies claiming that they can help you easily import directly from Chinese manufacturers at low prices. I browsed a bunch of such websites, and found a number of issues:
1. There are so many suppliers providing the same or similar products. How can I know which supplier is reliable and reputable? I spent a lot of time on comparing them, but still don’t know which supplier I should go for. What worried me most is I do not feel comfortable with any of them because I know nothing about them. How can I ensure that I will get quality products after I make the payment? I am thinking, I may not get anything after I make the payment. If such a thing happens, how can I get my money back since they are far away in China?
2. I tried contacting some Chinese manufacturers, but they refused to give me a quotation saying that my order quantity did not meet their minimum order quantity (MOQ). Gee, as a small retailer, why should I order 1000 items while I usually stock 20?
3. Even if the manufacturer agrees to export to me at a higher price, I still have to deal with a number of import issues. I have no clue how to import!
4. They asked me they only accept wire transfer, and would not accept credit cards, paypal, money order or company check. I even don’t know how to make a wire transfer to a foreign country, not to mention the costs!
I really want to lower my purchasing costs and gain a competitive edge in this bad economy. Is there anyone that knows how I can buy from Chinese manufacturers safely and easily? Thanks so much in advance.
1. There are so many suppliers providing the same or similar products. How can I know which supplier is reliable and reputable? I spent a lot of time on comparing them, but still don’t know which supplier I should go for. What worried me most is I do not feel comfortable with any of them because I know nothing about them. How can I ensure that I will get quality products after I make the payment? I am thinking, I may not get anything after I make the payment. If such a thing happens, how can I get my money back since they are far away in China?
2. I tried contacting some Chinese manufacturers, but they refused to give me a quotation saying that my order quantity did not meet their minimum order quantity (MOQ). Gee, as a small retailer, why should I order 1000 items while I usually stock 20?
3. Even if the manufacturer agrees to export to me at a higher price, I still have to deal with a number of import issues. I have no clue how to import!
4. They asked me they only accept wire transfer, and would not accept credit cards, paypal, money order or company check. I even don’t know how to make a wire transfer to a foreign country, not to mention the costs!
I really want to lower my purchasing costs and gain a competitive edge in this bad economy. Is there anyone that knows how I can buy from Chinese manufacturers safely and easily? Thanks so much in advance.