Sourcing from China? Good or bad experiences?

[Oz Qadir]

Hi All,

There's a lot of debate about B2B sourcing from China because of recent 'Quality' issues (eg Mattel toys) or IPR infringement & 'fake' products (eg Colgate toothpaste).

We're a British firm specialising in soucing from China for UK firms & so feedback from those at the sharp end is, of course, the most valuable - so I thank you in advance

Has your firm ever sourced from China?
If yes, how did it go/is it going?
If no, what are your major concerns & do you see your firm 'going direct' or using a 3rd party (e.g a sourcing company, such as ourselves)?

Any feedback would be great & help's us improve how we serve UK clients.

Thanks! Oz

(Search Google for 'Solutions Royale' to see our website, feedback appreciated there, too!)

 

[The Wholesale Forums]

This might be of interest to you:
http://www.thewholesaleforums.co.uk/forum/business-articles-and-resources/13708-dealing-chinese.html

 

[Oz Qadir]

This might be of interest to you:

Thanks! A good read and very accurate.

 

[Dan Matthews]

Take a look at this article on realbusiness.co.uk - it should be of use!

http://www.realbusiness.co.uk/Article.aspx?ArticleID=1521

 

[Stu Wright]

It was a very good link to the Wholsale Forum and some great tips if anyone is thinking of having a go.
I think it depends on what you are going to trade if you are buying from outside Europe. In our business there has been a lot of trouble getting spares for Chinese refrigeration and questionable reliabilty from a couple of large manufacturers. Its no good buying the cheapest if its going to get you a bad rep.
I know someone else who imports trainers and is very happy with his set up and product quality.

 

[airmacpower]

Too bad I can't post the url to my site so you can see what happened to me.

winnersbros . com / China_Scam.html

I would never do business again with them unless I go there in person.
Remove the spaces from the url.
DIYOMATE bad business.

 

[mojo100]

you can also try DHGate.com

I have dropshipped - but quality can be an issue
check the suppliers feedback before you purchase

 

[airmacpower]

I purchased from a Verified Supplier, 5 star rating, credit checked, and I got crap Media Players that are no good for nothing.
They only speak English when you purchase something, if you need support or your money back they don't speak English anymore.
Crooks
Global Sources guaranteed me that DIYOMATE is legit and hones supplier, but they didn't mention they have crap for sale, yet, they are a 5 star supplier.

 

[jolin-inspection]

I purchased from a Verified Supplier, 5 star rating, credit checked, and I got crap Media Players that are no good for nothing.
They only speak English when you purchase something, if you need support or your money back they don't speak English anymore.
Crooks
Global Sources guaranteed me that DIYOMATE is legit and hones supplier, but they didn't mention they have crap for sale, yet, they are a 5 star supplier.

sorry to hear that you have a such bad purchasing experience in China. Next time you can consider third party inspection company. We can go the factory to check the goods for you in any production status, then it will ensure the quality and reduce you importing risks. If you need more information, send me email: market06 at hqts dot com

 

[innovatv]

I purchased from a Verified Supplier, 5 star rating, credit checked, and I got crap Media Players that are no good for nothing.
They only speak English when you purchase something, if you need support or your money back they don't speak English anymore.
Crooks
Global Sources guaranteed me that DIYOMATE is legit and hones supplier, but they didn't mention they have crap for sale, yet, they are a 5 star supplier.

Sorry for your bad experience. Our company here offers quality control to prevent things like that from happening. We've helped many companies all over the world to make sure their product meets their standard.

 

[stin003]

hi, why do not have a quality control Inspection before your business, then you do not meet those problem, we are a professinal business service company, can offer the quality control Inspection, we would send a professinal inspection report to you after work,then you can know if the product satisfy your requirement,if there anything I can do for you, please feel free to contact by skype stin003candy or mail to me by stin003 at hotmail doc com

 

[surfingliu]

Dear
i am chinese manufacturer and trader .i have some word to say,yes the goods are cheap. you get what you pay for! if your want good quantity you maybe pay more.

 

[scoif]

Set up your QA system, don't push too much on price, ensure spending on quality. China is the country with the ability to have the products done under any price.

 

[zgj512]

Hi All,

There's a lot of debate about B2B sourcing from China because of recent 'Quality' issues (eg Mattel toys) or IPR infringement & 'fake' products (eg Colgate toothpaste).

Thanks! Oz

(Search Google for 'Solutions Royale' to see our website, feedback appreciated there, too!)

Hi,
It's true 'Quality' issues, IPR infringement , 'fake' products exist in China, but i think they don't only exist in China. If it is so bad, there wouldn't be so many people import from China. The most import thing is that you should find your best supplier in China. If you have a fixed good cooperated partner, how can these problems exist?

 

[philipmoll]

I am so sorry for your bad experience bout B2B sourcing from China.Idealhere is one of the best shop that I have ever shopped online. I hope this is can do your favor.

 

[stin003]

hi,why do not have a quality control before your pay, we are a third-party business service company, can offer the quality control service as international standard, to make sure your business safty, if there anything I can do for you, please feel free to contact by skype stin003candy or mail to stin003 at hotmail doc com