A bona fide Chinese supplier: myth or truth?

A bona fide Chinese supplier: myth or truth?

How to buy goods from China and not run into a marriage. Many people, when planning to run a business involving the sale of goods from China, face the fear of purchasing low-quality goods, goods with a large mark-up or defective.

In order to avoid being in a delicate situation, it is necessary to approach this issue with all seriousness and responsibility.

It is necessary to buy goods based on the following criteria:

  • On verified sites

The legality of the site directly affects the success of the order. Be sure to study the proposed platforms for legality and feedback from participants.

  • From suppliers with good reviews

Of course, nowadays, it’s very easy to get a rating and order reviews. However, such comments are often easy to distinguish from the general mass. Be careful.

  • Be sure to order a trial batch

By skipping this step and immediately ordering the required batch, you risk getting defective, substandard goods, or simply the wrong product without the ability to fix something in the near future.

  • Pay attention to the integrity of suppliers and communication

If you initially see that the communication style is outside the normal framework and/or the supplier does not go to the meeting, takes a very long time to respond, or something else that confuses you, then it is better to immediately think about changing the choice.

  • Go to China for a supplier’s production

 Personally get acquainted with the production and establish contact with the supplier. It’s no secret that the Chinese people are very hospitable. In particular, if you decide to visit a production facility in China, you will be warmly welcomed, and you will also be able to establish communication, negotiate the best price, inspect the production and familiarize yourself with the materials for your product. In any case, a trip to China to get acquainted with a supplier and production is certainly expensive, but it is also very useful.

  • Use the services of a professional buyer

If you have a fairly limited time resource, you can always find a qualified professional who will do everything for you. Of course, there are both cons and pros in this case. On the downside: you can run into scammers. Among the advantages: Saved time, deeper knowledge of the market and interesting features.

  • Choose a reliable logistics supplier

When planning a purchase, it is very important that the shipment arrives on time and safely. Often, aspiring businessmen try to save money and choose transport companies based on cost rather than quality. Our Fly Way company provides official cargo delivery services and with a fixed cost that will not increase during the delivery of your cargo.

Our staff will help you:

  • Choose the appropriate route and mode of transport
  • They will offer the best bid
  • They will help you communicate with suppliers. Our staff is fluent in both Chinese and English.
  • Our customs department will help you prepare a complete package of documents so that there are no problems with customs inspection and the goods arrive.
  • They will ensure the integrity of your cargo, due to additional packaging, and will also protect you thanks to cargo insurance.
  • They will provide monitoring of your cargo route 24/7
  • In case of purchase of a car, we will provide storage at our sites in Tula or St. Petersburg and other additional services.services

However, these items will not be able to protect you 100% from defective goods, but they will help minimize the risks. And our staff will be happy to take on most of your worries and help you turn stress into a pleasant process.

Fly Way is your reliable cargo supplier from China. Scale your business with us.

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