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    Hi everyone, we are a UK-based product sourcing company. If you need any products from China...

    Hi everyone, we are a UK-based product sourcing company. If you need any products from China, please feel free to contact us.
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    Agents advice import from china

    Hi morphe, I came across this company before, they are our competitors. Normally you should avoid these kinds of supervised trips - suppliers always give a big cut to the agency. The thing is that they charge 1-5% commission on the project, which is a ridiculously low profit margin. Lets...
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    Shipping From China to UK, Expensive!

    For Cargo Short answer - yes. Make sure you get help from UK based freight forwarder. Do not use Chinese freight forwarder, and do not seek help from the supplier, unless he can offer to-door service + duty prepaid. Otherwise, be ready to have a list of unexpected cost like this guy :[search...
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    Hello to all and some advice re manu in China

    Hi Martin, This is exactly what our company does - we help with the full lifecycle from manufacturing to UK delivery. We are based in UK, feel free to contact me. Ask Artiom. With regards to packaging, it does not seem like a fair price, since you are working with them it is easy for them to...
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    idear

    Hi Try private labelling ;) Good luck
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    Buying fabrics from India, China or Turkey

    Hi Charles, Start sourcing from abroad is logical, but a big step. I have recently registered on this website but I can already see many people getting into common traps, asking for help. Make sure you do your homework - do not try to save pennies. Eventually, you will pay more. I suggest you...
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    Anyone used currencies4you website?

    Hi, It really depends on 1) how much you want to pay 2) what kind of protection you need 3) what type of transfers suppliers accept Paypal is free for making payments but it might be that your supplier does not accept it. Wire transfer is around 20-40 quid and will do the job as well.
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    Commodity codes

    Hi Dutycalculator a great tool to find a commodity code for inexperienced people. I found Trade tariff website is quite difficult to use.
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    Buying office hardware from a chinese supplier through paypal, what are my terms?

    Hi Sam You will not be able to get your 2k back if anything goes wrong. There is no "warranty" in an international trade scenario. What is meant by warranty when you are dealing Chinese manufacturers/suppliers is 'compensation terms‘, or ‘defective product replacement policy'. In the best...
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