What Should You Confirm Before Paying a Deposit to a Chinese Supplier?
Use this Chinese supplier deposit checklist to verify the payee, order documents, product specification, milestones, inspection rights and payment terms.
Why should you buy from 1688.com?
How Do You Compare Quotes from Chinese Suppliers When the Prices Are So Different?
Learn how to compare Chinese supplier quotes across specifications, MOQ, packaging, tooling, Incoterms, payment terms, lead time and exclusions.
How Do You Inspect a Bulk Order in China Before Paying the Balance?
Learn how to inspect a bulk order in China before paying the balance, including sampling, defect limits, report review, rework and reinspection decisions.
Should You Get Custom Packaging from Your Product Supplier or a Separate Packaging Factory in China?
For a small first order with simple packaging, letting the product supplier coordinate a stock box, printed sleeve, label, or basic insert is often…
How Can a New Brand Get a Lower MOQ for Custom Products from China?
Learn how new brands can negotiate a lower MOQ for custom products from China by separating material, packaging, process, and variant requirements.
How do you find the right supplier for product customization when you’re launching a new brand?
The right customization supplier can make your exact specification at your starting quantity, explain the costs and production steps, reproduce an approved sample, and…
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Most of the suppliers on 1688.com are manufacturers. They tend to focus on one or several products and are very familiar with their own…
Easy to Use
1688.com supports Chinese search. You can use Google to translate keywords into Chinese, then copy and paste them into the search box on the…
Complete Range of Products
As one of the world’s largest B2B e-commerce platforms, 1688 provides a convenient one-stop wholesale service for businesses and buyers around the globe. Whether…
Guaranteed Transactions
Founded in 1999, 1688.com is currently one of the largest B2B e-commerce platforms in the world. It belongs to the Alibaba Group founded by…