Alibaba Tips : Finding the right supplier

Nowadays many trader small or big buy directly from China's supplier via B2B website like Alibaba and Made-In-China. The process is not that hard but sometimes little bit tricky.

Finding the right supplier is the key for a successful trade between two parties. As we never see and meet the right supplier, its even harder to recognized which one is truthful and which one is the scammer.


Let us look at three main criterias of a good and trustful supplier

• Solid Communication and Service. Often language and communication is a barrier. Majority of supplier in China can not communicate good English. This is a vital point for your decision to pick a supplier. Make sure supplier can understand very well any term and condition agreed during discussion
• Pricing. Pricing is important to determine the final cost. Be aware of quality and quantity offered by the supplier. The lowest price can often indicate poor quality. Also lowest price sometimes offered only when you make bulk purchase (Read bulk >5000 pcs)
• Flexibility. For a beginner low stock yet frequent order can help business grow. Ask your supplier if they can provide this flexibility as well as supply speed?

 After a careful observation and selection base on these criteria,establish your business by placing an order according your market demand. In the era of where fast and well understanding market information, you have to make a good and sound decision

So how about you? I believe many of us have used the B2B service for a long time. Share your tips and tricks. As the wise man always said Guide others and you will be guided.Amen

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Alibaba Tips : Buying from Alibaba.com

Nowadays many trader small or big buy directly from China's supplier via B2B website like Alibaba and Made-In-China. The process is not that hard but sometimes little bit tricky.


Many times happen that some of us just fall into prey into scammer and cheater that sell nothing except advertising things that does not exist at all. 


Let me share my experience dealing with supplier in Alibaba.


The main question asked by many:

1. How could we trust a supplier in Alibaba
2. How to transfer money to the supplier in China. What measurement should I take?

Question # 1
How could we trust a supplier in Alibaba.

• Deal only with Gold Supplier.
• Cross check their profile with other B2B website
• Get in touch with the supplier first via Trade Manager (A firefox extension that enable chatting between you and supplier in Alibaba). Have some sort of ice breaking chat with them
• Before you place your order, ask for quotation. If you dont have shipping agent/warehouse in China, ask them to quote the shipping cost separately
• Upon agreeing with the quotation, ask for the invoice

Question # 2

How to transfer money to supplier in China.  The best and safest way is to use telegraphic transfer (TT) via local major bank. What measurement should I take?

•  Ask the supplier to give the final price in both RMB and USD
• Ask the supplier to give their personal details (Full name and ID #)
• Ask the supplier their bank details (Bank Address, SWIFT Code are compulsory)
• Fill in the TT form. Ask the bank officer to help you
• You will need to pay processing charge. So prepare extra money.
• Wait 15 minutes. And done
• Within 24 hours, check with the supplier if they have receive the money. Always keep your TT form copy with you for future reference.

So how about you? I believe many of us have used the B2B service for a long time. Share your tips and tricks. As the wiseman always said Guide others and you will be guided..Amen

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