anyone using DHgate for Dropshipping??
- Thread starter futurex
- Start date
- Original Poster
- #4
Thanks for your replies Friends.
@B4ST: Where can i find makers?? I mean how do i know that person claiming to have a big manufacturing site is really a authorized maker of that brand??
@Smrt Choice IT: I'm interested in Branded Electronics, Like mobiles and Laptops but there are very few Laptops available.
@B4ST: Where can i find makers?? I mean how do i know that person claiming to have a big manufacturing site is really a authorized maker of that brand??
@Smrt Choice IT: I'm interested in Branded Electronics, Like mobiles and Laptops but there are very few Laptops available.
Last edited:
Upvote
0
Hi,
As lIghting Giant have mentioned, be wary of sellers offering genuine items from china, most are fakes - as for branded items then you will be better dealing with the Distributors here and saving the hassle of import taxes etc the financial saving will not be worth the time.
I dont sell the branded goods, I get the Dual Sim phones from china, I get them drop shipped direct to customers so i dont see them - but the first couple of orders I got them shipped to me to confirm the quality etc.
If you want to see what I mean by the product I am selling please google my username (all one word) and the ebay listing should appear (newish account I am in the process of building up)
As lIghting Giant have mentioned, be wary of sellers offering genuine items from china, most are fakes - as for branded items then you will be better dealing with the Distributors here and saving the hassle of import taxes etc the financial saving will not be worth the time.
I dont sell the branded goods, I get the Dual Sim phones from china, I get them drop shipped direct to customers so i dont see them - but the first couple of orders I got them shipped to me to confirm the quality etc.
If you want to see what I mean by the product I am selling please google my username (all one word) and the ebay listing should appear (newish account I am in the process of building up)
Upvote
0
Phones and laptops will more than likely be copies - some are ok some arnt, avoid the cheapest ones, the quality will be crap, or you wont get anything except robbed out your hard earnd money
The qualty some of the phones seems actually good, better then the first ones I bought, but then again the first lot was a lot cheaper (half the features didnt work properly etc)
staying clear of the iphone copies tho, customs loves them
The qualty some of the phones seems actually good, better then the first ones I bought, but then again the first lot was a lot cheaper (half the features didnt work properly etc)
staying clear of the iphone copies tho, customs loves them
Last edited:
Upvote
0
Upvote
0
I cannot stress enough this fact... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BUY ANY BRANDED GOODS FROM CHINA!!!!!!
That goes for electrical's, clothing, ANYTHING!
Just because you think they *look* authentic, they are not. China especially are masters at fakes and with a good quality fake, it can be difficult to spot. However, you will be the one prosecuted if found out! even if ordering for yourself - its illegal (but tempting! lol)
The best thing to do if you are looking for "cheap & cheerful" alternatives, is look for "clones". That is, they are made to look as much as legally possible to the original without breaching intellectual property rights.
(hence the difference between advertising as an Apple iPod and an iPod "style" MP3 Player).
Others who import these will know that Apple are fighting back recently and Customs are seizing these during clearance.
This also includes the silicon cases, where they have cut a shape out around the logo so the original logo on the iPod can show through the case. While the idea was so they didn't illegally print the logo on the case, it has obviously been decided by higher powers that the shape cut out is too similar to the logo itself, therefore constitutes infringement.
While I doubt it was tested in court, you can see why there is a good basis for their complaint. Nonetheless, HMRC now don't allow these through (but obviously a square/circle/etc cut-out would be fine).
The main thing you have to remember is, it is not the seller who will get in trouble, it is YOU!
HMRC hold you responsible for what you are importing and have the power to destroy your goods with no refund and prosecute you for it (whether they will is another matter).
To your original question about DHGate, its as legit as they come. They are a trading platform like Alibaba, but with more of an eBay feel to it (and less scammers than Alibaba).
Be careful, there are scammers. So like eBay use their feedback rating & comments as a guide. Trustpass and Gold status is better, but still doesn't mean they are 100% legit. Gold supplier on Alibaba means nothing at all, you simply pay a fee for the title.
Off the top of my head here are some of the better/more secure platforms you can use. They will only give you a fraction that Alibaba/DHGate does, but 90% of those are scams anyway:
HKTDC - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Official Government Initiative for registered Manufacturers in Hong Kong and China. Obviously strict verification procedures for members.
GlobalSources
A trading platform with very strict verification procedures, including offical company documents, company registration checks, and a minimum of 2/3 on-site visits to the manufacturing factory before being listed.
eSources
A UK focussed trading platform, while free/unverified members have no checks, full Trustpass members undergo strict verification procedures. Including company formation documents, VAT registration documents and Passports for all directors.
I wonder what you mean
I wonder how good their $50 Rolex watches really are!
That goes for electrical's, clothing, ANYTHING!
Just because you think they *look* authentic, they are not. China especially are masters at fakes and with a good quality fake, it can be difficult to spot. However, you will be the one prosecuted if found out! even if ordering for yourself - its illegal (but tempting! lol)
The best thing to do if you are looking for "cheap & cheerful" alternatives, is look for "clones". That is, they are made to look as much as legally possible to the original without breaching intellectual property rights.
(hence the difference between advertising as an Apple iPod and an iPod "style" MP3 Player).
Others who import these will know that Apple are fighting back recently and Customs are seizing these during clearance.
This also includes the silicon cases, where they have cut a shape out around the logo so the original logo on the iPod can show through the case. While the idea was so they didn't illegally print the logo on the case, it has obviously been decided by higher powers that the shape cut out is too similar to the logo itself, therefore constitutes infringement.
While I doubt it was tested in court, you can see why there is a good basis for their complaint. Nonetheless, HMRC now don't allow these through (but obviously a square/circle/etc cut-out would be fine).
The main thing you have to remember is, it is not the seller who will get in trouble, it is YOU!
HMRC hold you responsible for what you are importing and have the power to destroy your goods with no refund and prosecute you for it (whether they will is another matter).
To your original question about DHGate, its as legit as they come. They are a trading platform like Alibaba, but with more of an eBay feel to it (and less scammers than Alibaba).
Be careful, there are scammers. So like eBay use their feedback rating & comments as a guide. Trustpass and Gold status is better, but still doesn't mean they are 100% legit. Gold supplier on Alibaba means nothing at all, you simply pay a fee for the title.
Off the top of my head here are some of the better/more secure platforms you can use. They will only give you a fraction that Alibaba/DHGate does, but 90% of those are scams anyway:
HKTDC - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Official Government Initiative for registered Manufacturers in Hong Kong and China. Obviously strict verification procedures for members.
GlobalSources
A trading platform with very strict verification procedures, including offical company documents, company registration checks, and a minimum of 2/3 on-site visits to the manufacturing factory before being listed.
eSources
A UK focussed trading platform, while free/unverified members have no checks, full Trustpass members undergo strict verification procedures. Including company formation documents, VAT registration documents and Passports for all directors.
I wonder what you mean
I wonder how good their $50 Rolex watches really are!
Upvote
0
Latest Articles
-
The Most Dangerous Moment in Business Is When Everything Is Going WellThey Saw It Coming. They Did Nothing. The Lessons Every Business Owner...- Ozzy
- Updated:
-
AI and Your Business: Useful Tool, Not a Magic WandThere is no shortage of noise around artificial intelligence right now...
- Ozzy
- Updated:
-
Companies House WebFiling security incident: what happened, what to check, and what to do nextCompanies House has confirmed that its WebFiling service suffered a...
- Ozzy
- Updated:
-
Spring Budget 2026: A Quiet Update for UK BusinessesChancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the UK’s Spring Statement on 3 March...
- Ozzy
- Updated:
-
Practical Ways to Make Your Small Business More Resilient (Especially When the Unexpected Happens)Running a business means juggling plenty of things you can plan for and...- UKBF Editor
- Updated:
