Replying to [Admin]:

I feel that a universal way of starting a relationship between BUYER and SUPPLIER is very simple, even though the process i will explain requires patience on both sides, that should not be a problem for either parties, because after all, aren't we all looking for a long term business relationship?

We all look to start somewhere in the international world of buying and selling, i have been doing it for 23 years and i am still learning, so here we go:

1, All relationships start with communication, which leads to negotitations, and then a deal is made between both parties. As most new buyers will do with a new supplier, they will request a sample order to be made, however minimum the quantity may be, the sample order is arranged through a very safe and secure method,
which is called COD (Cash on Delivery) all international courier companies provide this service, From DHL, FEDEX, UPS, TNT, EMS, when merchandise is shipped out from point of origin, a tracking number is created, which is given to buyer, buyer awaits shipment from supplier, the average turnaround time is usually 7 business days, courier company will call and advise buyer, that shipment has cleared customs and merchandise will be delivered following day, and to have a money order or certified check ready for driver, unless buyer pays driver for merchadise, there is no way of receiving merchandise, then after payment has been collected it is forwarded to supplier. Although this process requires for supplier to wait to get paid, he is for sure to be paid, because courier company is responsible for goods once they leave the hands of supplier!
THE ONLY WAY THIS WILL BE DIFFERENT IS:
If merchandise being shipped by supplier to buyer is fake, counterfit, copyright infringement, or stolen, will supplier be at risk of losing his goods, that is why i have read her ein Alibaba, that many suppliers have been scammed and not been paid when they shipped by way of COD, please remember there is no UNIVERSAL WAY of at anytime a supplier CAN LOSE MERCHANDISE UNLESS GOODS ARE FAKE, and which that happens, USA CUSTOMS, will seize goods, and buyer will actually have to maybe even pay a penalty for trying to import conterfit goods, but my dear Alibaba friends, what has transpired here is very simple through this shipping and payment process, BOTH supplier and buyer, have in no way had a chance to be taken advantage of, a new solid realtionship has transpired, and there is a level of trust built from the start, if we implemented such a system in international trade, whatever country, it does not matter, we will have less, and less losses to hear of from other buyers and suppliers alike! And a real SERIOUS supplier will be patient even if he or she will have to do business with his buyer that may require many months of shipping out by way of COD, what would you rather have, a steady supply of revenue for you r company, or always searching for new buyers, and getting to knowsomeone allover again, i feel that it all starts somewhere, in the future if L/C or T/T has to be used, it will be on a more comfort level, because the foundation has been built, bigger dealscan be struck for both parties, even a face to face visit, can be arranged by then, because it is for the better of the fututre.

Sincerely
Greeksta