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17 Dec 2013 04:22 PM #1
Newbie wants to Deal with Chinese Factories - Looking for Best Way for Direct Contact
Hi all,
What is the best way to source factories in China? I've used Alibaba and always get the feeling I'm speaking to someone sat in a tiny office trying to rip me off.
I would really love to speak directly with the factories and fly out there to negotiate the deals.
Cheers,
NathanOver 150,000 Verified Sources + Deals 95% Off MSRP + Free Website!
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19 Dec 2013 02:17 PM #2
Hi,
Stay away from Alibaba. I had very bad dealing from this site. When I was new it looked like a great deal.
There is no way to verify the company really exists other than going to the factory which is recommended.Want To Be An eBay Powerseller?This is the Service You Need.
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26 Dec 2013 05:44 AM #3
Hi Nathan,
If you are not satisfied with Alibaba, you can refer GlobalSources. You can inquiry the whole category and the supplier will reply you very quickly.
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16 Jan 2014 05:39 AM #4
Hi Nathan,
We might be able to help with this. We specialise in the Chinese market and have a range of services for sourcing, supplier verification, cost cutting and quality control. We have a lot of client references in the UK.
Feel free to get in touch with us via Home for more details of your requirements and I will revert with more information.IMEX Sourcing Services
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21 Jan 2014 12:29 AM #5Hi Nathan,
You are not alone in having that feeling, and sadly what you feel is too often a reality.
Since retiring due to ill health after running my importing business for 22 years I have taught hundreds of people how to safely source small (or large) quantities direct from real manufacturers in China and other countries at genuine ex-factory prices.
I don't recommend the popular free B2B sourcing sites, but instead I provide my students with a small list of sites. There they can be sure that if a supplier is listed as a manufacturer, that is exactly what they are.
During my 22 years running my importing business, I was never ripped off by a Chinese company, and neither were any of the franchisees that I appointed in 4 countries. Once you know how to deal direct you will find it easy and pleasurable as well as being extremely profitable.
Only a handful of my franchisees ever visited the factories and most of my students could not afford the time or the money. You can safely source from home.To learn safe overseas sourcing and how to buy small (or large) quantities at best prices see→ http://provenchinasourcing.comLearn to find genuine manufacturers and negotiate small orders at prices way below what wholesalers charge. Written after my health enforced retirement and provides insider information from veteran with experience exporting 1978-1987 importing since 1987 Learn to import the easy way
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