Just a thought on the pricing dilemma Jen. I would think that wedding purchases (or should I say brides outfit purchases) are slightly different from most purchases. If something looks right with the dress, they'll pay the extra. Recession or not. They won't be happy with the right dress but the wrong shoes. Why not add the equivalent VAT cost to the shoes for a trial period (without registering for VAT) and if sales stay the same, register for VAT. If sales fall, then reduce to previous price? BTW What's the URL of your site. Best of luck with it all. Al
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Sorry typo - that should be "....and is charging the same as an INexperienced Agent
Hi there
Sorry in the delay - I've just seen your message.
What is your product?
Orginally I placed an Ad / contacted factories listed on Global Sources (google it) and was contacted by factories and agents. However, I was never really liked the wellington boot styles they had (there are a lot of differences in the shapes and moulds). Through my own research I found a desinger wellie boot lady in Australia, Jacqui, and emailed her asking if she'd mind telling me which factory she used. I never expected a reply but she did, and was so helpful. Now she is my project manager! I've scrapped the agents, as they didn't have a clue (and actually cost Jacqui hundreds of thousands of Oz dollars, when she first set up, due to their lack of experience in this area and quality control). As Jacqui already uses the factories they were happy to slightly reduce their min quantity order for me (still 800) and I use Jacqui's quality control company too. She organises EVERY THING and is charging the same as an experienced Agent ($2 dollars per pair of boots). So to summarise, browse on Global Sources, maybe place a thread on here for recommendations, ALWAYS use a quality control company and try to negotiate the min quantity orders.
Samples should be free, although you will have to pay the courier charge. From what I understand, once samples are approved you pay 50% at the start of manufacturing and the outstanding amount before they're shipped. Also, bear in mind the 17% import duty (based on the cost of the goods plus shipping) and then a further 15% VAT! It's a sting.
I hope this helps?!
JenHi Jen
I hope you dont mind you emailing you.
I saw your post about importing from china. I have been looking in to this for a product I have designed however I haven't been able to firstly find a suitable manufacturer and secondly been able to agree small enough quantities to make it viable for me.
If you have time would you mind dropping me a message with how you found your manufacturer and how you were able to get an exact sample made up? Did you have to secure your order first?
Any advice would be hugely appreciated.
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