How to Avoid Problems In When Buying From China
Post 12 of 44
Replying to [Chinasolutions]:![[em1]](http://img.alibaba.com/images/eng/style/icon/emoticons_smile.gif)
Hello!Glading to know you from the alibaba.com!
I think as a buyer,you have more opportunity to choice supplier,also this is a broblem!
Not only wait for reply,but also you have to calculate various of the product!
Now i receive more inqury about the umbrella that buyer has asked Alibaba to send the inquiry to all relevant Gold Suppliers everyday!
If you want to buy the umbrella,the best way as you say,you should make a play,and description of the umbrella detail you need ,so the supplier could offer the FOB price as soon as possible!
Hello!Glading to know you from the alibaba.com!I think as a buyer,you have more opportunity to choice supplier,also this is a broblem!
Not only wait for reply,but also you have to calculate various of the product!
Now i receive more inqury about the umbrella that buyer has asked Alibaba to send the inquiry to all relevant Gold Suppliers everyday!
If you want to buy the umbrella,the best way as you say,you should make a play,and description of the umbrella detail you need ,so the supplier could offer the FOB price as soon as possible!
13 Nov 2007 00:39
Post 13 of 44
Replying to [Chinasolutions]:so particular.and it very available.
but in my thought,the buyer should send the sample to the
supplier and let the supplier making a proof.after check the quality,
and agree with the payment terms ,delivery time,the quantity,it 's the main points.then arrange a person to supervise the producing progress and the product when it finished.
above is my points,i think if the buyer can offer the sample which he or she wants,it's will become more simple to contact one time by onr time.
do you think so?my friend.
Donnadadao
but in my thought,the buyer should send the sample to the
supplier and let the supplier making a proof.after check the quality,
and agree with the payment terms ,delivery time,the quantity,it 's the main points.then arrange a person to supervise the producing progress and the product when it finished.
above is my points,i think if the buyer can offer the sample which he or she wants,it's will become more simple to contact one time by onr time.
do you think so?my friend.
Donnadadao
13 Nov 2007 01:58
Post 14 of 44
Replying to [xxxo]:
Make a list of all of the parts that you want to buy. Example:
Item No., Part Name, Description / Sizes / Grade Test requirements / Key Defect (problem points), Weight, Raw Materials Used, Tooling, Packing Demand, Annual Purchase Volume & Target Price Per Unit, Total Price.
Once you have this list and have completely analyzed your product / busineess plan then you can proceed. You need to write down exactly what your looking for in a supplier what is most important: quality, price, relationship and so on. Make a list of questions to ask the supplier and create a database for a benchmark. If your quantities are small and you will need to consolidate containers it is better to work with a trade company. This way you can put 20 or so different positions in 1 container.
Make a list of trading companies and factories that produce and trade motorcycle parts. Contact them and record the results. Answer your supplier questions when contacting.
The factories that are your bench mark. Contact them ask them for a busines license. Check it carefully then proceed to come to china for a 10 days and vist the companies.
Make a list of all of the parts that you want to buy. Example:
Item No., Part Name, Description / Sizes / Grade Test requirements / Key Defect (problem points), Weight, Raw Materials Used, Tooling, Packing Demand, Annual Purchase Volume & Target Price Per Unit, Total Price.
Once you have this list and have completely analyzed your product / busineess plan then you can proceed. You need to write down exactly what your looking for in a supplier what is most important: quality, price, relationship and so on. Make a list of questions to ask the supplier and create a database for a benchmark. If your quantities are small and you will need to consolidate containers it is better to work with a trade company. This way you can put 20 or so different positions in 1 container.
Make a list of trading companies and factories that produce and trade motorcycle parts. Contact them and record the results. Answer your supplier questions when contacting.
The factories that are your bench mark. Contact them ask them for a busines license. Check it carefully then proceed to come to china for a 10 days and vist the companies.
13 Nov 2007 02:12
Post 15 of 44
Replying to [Ammeet]:
If your really in china. then go to the factory and pick your sample up right from the factory in person. You have to go there to performa walkthrough at least prior to any purchase.
If not get the sample agreement stamped. Anything without a stamp on it in China is worthless.
If your really in china. then go to the factory and pick your sample up right from the factory in person. You have to go there to performa walkthrough at least prior to any purchase.
If not get the sample agreement stamped. Anything without a stamp on it in China is worthless.
13 Nov 2007 02:21
Post 16 of 44
Replying to [Prav]:
Hi Prav,
1. Know exactly what you want to buy then make a database in Excel. Your Item No, Product Name, Product Description Size, Dimensions, Raw Materials Used, No. of Parts and so on. Weight of Product & Parts, Assembly Process, Key Defect Points,Purchase QTY Plan & Target Price.
2. Make a list of what you want in prospective suppliers: What is important: quality / price / delivery time / your payment terms / and so on. Typical payment terms in china are FOB 30% and 70% against documents. Any more deposit then 30% is not acceptable.
3. Make a list of questions that you want to ask the suppliers and contact them. Record the results. Select the best suppliers. Then ask for a business license and proceed from there.
4. when entering into any relationship at factory with the supplier you should at least draft a mem of understanding stating the rules for future cooperation.
If you need a large product range with sevaral small qty's you will have to use a trading company. this will raise the cost of your goods. but they will be able to consolidate the goods for you at the port. Make sure that they can do this. I would try to purchase 1 20ft container of goods and put everything in the container.
You should pay FOB price the trading company will pay the factory EXW. Remember your contract is now with the trading company for the goods. So you must ask them to show you the factory contract to make sure all your quality demands, and product description + some form of dispute resolution is included in the contract. If the trading company is not willing to do this you better not do any business with them.
Best advice: Make sure all documents are signed and stamped with the company seal, prior to accepting any documents. DO NOT ACCEPT ANY DOCUMENTS THAT ARE NOT SIGNED OR SEALED AND GET THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS WITH THE ORIGINAL STAMP.
Hi Prav,
1. Know exactly what you want to buy then make a database in Excel. Your Item No, Product Name, Product Description Size, Dimensions, Raw Materials Used, No. of Parts and so on. Weight of Product & Parts, Assembly Process, Key Defect Points,Purchase QTY Plan & Target Price.
2. Make a list of what you want in prospective suppliers: What is important: quality / price / delivery time / your payment terms / and so on. Typical payment terms in china are FOB 30% and 70% against documents. Any more deposit then 30% is not acceptable.
3. Make a list of questions that you want to ask the suppliers and contact them. Record the results. Select the best suppliers. Then ask for a business license and proceed from there.
4. when entering into any relationship at factory with the supplier you should at least draft a mem of understanding stating the rules for future cooperation.
If you need a large product range with sevaral small qty's you will have to use a trading company. this will raise the cost of your goods. but they will be able to consolidate the goods for you at the port. Make sure that they can do this. I would try to purchase 1 20ft container of goods and put everything in the container.
You should pay FOB price the trading company will pay the factory EXW. Remember your contract is now with the trading company for the goods. So you must ask them to show you the factory contract to make sure all your quality demands, and product description + some form of dispute resolution is included in the contract. If the trading company is not willing to do this you better not do any business with them.
Best advice: Make sure all documents are signed and stamped with the company seal, prior to accepting any documents. DO NOT ACCEPT ANY DOCUMENTS THAT ARE NOT SIGNED OR SEALED AND GET THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS WITH THE ORIGINAL STAMP.
13 Nov 2007 02:52
Post 17 of 44
Replying to [Chinasolutions]:
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I totally agree with your tips here. I'm sure everybody will be good businessman after they take your ideas when buying from China!
I totally agree with your tips here. I'm sure everybody will be good businessman after they take your ideas when buying from China!
13 Nov 2007 05:26
Post 18 of 44
Replying to [Chinasolutions]: thank you for your article ,although i am not the buyer ,i am the supplier in China ,but some times ,it may be not so pratical for all the company in China . however we can got more idea when i promotion our products to the buyer ,and what i should negotiate with our customer,to helo resolve the problems they will come across .
13 Nov 2007 19:07
Post 19 of 44
Replying to [Prav]:holle, Mr Prav. I am pleasure to understand you in Alibaba and warmly welcome you come to china. I learn that you are starting retail a martial arts. I am sorry that we are not martial arts supplier, but I hope you have a good trip in china. meanwhile, I suppose the chinasolusions is a buying agent in china, his concept is available as well as advertising himself. So if you will come to china, you can see by your own eyes. Have a good trip!
14 Nov 2007 02:25
Post 20 of 44
Replying to [xxxo]:
Woow. if you are are good purchaser .i am sure you will find a good seller in china,i am sure that, any question you can ask me:oicudear@hotmail.com
oicufriend@yahoo.com.cn![[em2]](http://img.alibaba.com/images/eng/style/icon/emoticons_laugh.gif)
Woow. if you are are good purchaser .i am sure you will find a good seller in china,i am sure that, any question you can ask me:oicudear@hotmail.com
oicufriend@yahoo.com.cn
14 Nov 2007 08:13
Post 21 of 44
Replying to [fraudbuster]:
haha,not all the chinese trader/ supplier are cheater. to choose a good saler is more important than to choose a good factory,,you do business with people not with factory only,.the other hand the supplier always scare the customer if they are true or not,same same
haha,not all the chinese trader/ supplier are cheater. to choose a good saler is more important than to choose a good factory,,you do business with people not with factory only,.the other hand the supplier always scare the customer if they are true or not,same same
14 Nov 2007 08:17