Yes , in deed. Those paying sample fee are the serious buyers~accordding to many peoples experience, they all said that~if a buyer want to make a deal with you and hope to start long-term business.they don't care about the sample paying~they should know that stands for sincerity .

Replying to [looo]:

HI Looo,

I agree with you very much.From 2 years' overseas purchasing experences,I learn that the buyer who asks for free sample,usually just want to collect the source ( as you mentioned ) and won't give me any response after getting the sample.So my company's policy is that the buyer must pay the freight fee if the value of the sample is not so high.

Replying to [looo]:I think so.

Replying to [looo]:
Yes, you are right. I agree with you. Serious buyer they would not very care for sample charge.

Replying to [looo]:Alibaba as the biggest B2B web,do you satisfy with their service?do you think how much it contribute to China's development.

Replying to [vongmichael]:It is annoying indeed,,i consider this sellers are not principled at all.He must be not a genuine buyers,you see,no one would not like to keep a long term cooperation with his customers only if he is a cheater.It would be the first time as well as last time for him to earn his living in this way.As a Chinese solar water heater supplier,,we have gotten us a broad reputation because of our high quality,perfect service,what is more,sincerity as a business man

Replying to [looo]:
If a buyer who is not willing to pay for the courier cost, we will consider him as a not serious buyer.

Replying to [looo]:yeah, you are right. However,there are some exceptions just as Egernia said.

Replying to [looo]:


At first i want to say sorry for my bad english. I have to improve it.
The problem for myself is I dont know who I can trust in the www so a free sample is great! But also i would pay for it because the concern has to pay for the sample too. I am new in the business and have to learn much. The best service for me is a trusthand (directly from the german word treuhand)! There is a firm who get the money and the item and proof it both.
Hope you understand my worse english!

Replying to [vongmichael]: Yes, it's a sad story as a buyer. Hope all the buyers and sellers pay their full credit, then both can get profit. Sometimes I get full payment for the contract in advance from the buyers. I feel I should operate the business even better than other payment term business. Buyer gives me so much trust, I should do best. Wish you good luck in business!