I've decided to make my first order of some photographic studio lighting equipment from a seller 'Changzhou Simock Electronic, Co, Ltd.' From past threads I've tried to research the company a little on google which has brought up their home page and also a list of other sites which they also sell on. I'm having trouble finding any positive review/feedback from others who have purchased off them which has made me somewhat hesitant.


At this point in time we have agreed on a MOQ but I've also requested a sample item before I order the MOQ just to ensure the quality of the item but also that they are legit. They agreed to send a sample item at my expense which was reassuring. Should I be less concerned that they are offering a sample item? They request T/T as a payment means which is reassuring as I notice scammers rely on western union.


I realise it must be frustrating to see a constant flow of newbie threads popping up however this being my first purchase I'm very keen to make sure it goes right as I'd prefer not to lose a few hundred dollars buying a sample item which might not exist.


I greatly appreciate any assistance or tips and thank you for your time.


Alex

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I've decided to make my first order of some photographic studio lighting equipment from a seller 'Changzhou Simock Electronic, Co, Ltd.' From past threads I've tried to research the company a little on google which has brought up their home page and also a list of other sites which they also sell on. I'm having trouble finding any positive review/feedback from others who have purchased off them which has made me somewhat hesitant.







At this point in time we have agreed on a MOQ but I've also requested a sample item before I order the MOQ just to ensure the quality of the item but also that they are legit. They agreed to send a sample item at my expense which was reassuring. Should I be less concerned that they are offering a sample item? They request T/T as a payment means which is reassuring as I notice scammers rely on western union.







I realise it must be frustrating to see a constant flow of newbie threads popping up however this being my first purchase I'm very keen to make sure it goes right as I'd prefer not to lose a few hundred dollars buying a sample item which might not exist.







I greatly appreciate any assistance or tips and thank you for your time.







Alex

Hi Alex, this is Maria from Fujian China, I have been in foreign trade for more than six year, with my experience, chinese people are willing to do business on the terms of payment by TT, TT 30% down payment  and the balance paid at the sight of copy of B/L ,or LC at sight.

I have suggestion, first , choose payment by LC; second, find the third party reliable people to help to contact with seller

i wanna know whats LC payment, because i sent 1800usd to a site that promised me the goods for a better price. And ended up getting the wrong stuff, plus, they all went out with battery problems. some didnt take service on them. 

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Thanks for the replies guys it's greatly appreciated and has helped a lot. I hope it has been of assistance for others too 

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I've decided to make my first order of some photographic studio lighting equipment from a seller 'Changzhou Simock Electronic, Co, Ltd.' From past threads I've tried to research the company a little on google which has brought up their home page and also a list of other sites which they also sell on. I'm having trouble finding any positive review/feedback from others who have purchased off them which has made me somewhat hesitant.



At this point in time we have agreed on a MOQ but I've also requested a sample item before I order the MOQ just to ensure the quality of the item but also that they are legit. They agreed to send a sample item at my expense which was reassuring. Should I be less concerned that they are offering a sample item? They request T/T as a payment means which is reassuring as I notice scammers rely on western union.



I realise it must be frustrating to see a constant flow of newbie threads popping up however this being my first purchase I'm very keen to make sure it goes right as I'd prefer not to lose a few hundred dollars buying a sample item which might not exist.



I greatly appreciate any assistance or tips and thank you for your time.



Alex

ei didi you have business with this society? have they cheated you or are really good suppliers??

i will wait your news!!

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I've decided to make my first order of some photographic studio lighting equipment from a seller 'Changzhou Simock Electronic, Co, Ltd.' From past threads I've tried to research the company a little on google which has brought up their home page and also a list of other sites which they also sell on. I'm having trouble finding any positive review/feedback from others who have purchased off them which has made me somewhat hesitant.



At this point in time we have agreed on a MOQ but I've also requested a sample item before I order the MOQ just to ensure the quality of the item but also that they are legit. They agreed to send a sample item at my expense which was reassuring. Should I be less concerned that they are offering a sample item? They request T/T as a payment means which is reassuring as I notice scammers rely on western union.



I realise it must be frustrating to see a constant flow of newbie threads popping up however this being my first purchase I'm very keen to make sure it goes right as I'd prefer not to lose a few hundred dollars buying a sample item which might not exist.



I greatly appreciate any assistance or tips and thank you for your time.



Alex

Hi Alex,

It is wise for you to be cautious about purchasing from a company you have not done business from before.  I have purchased many products from China and share your concerns even now with new suppliers.  I would suggest you use an inspection agent in China to visit the factory before you send money to assure they can produce the product you are sourcing.  Additionally, this agent can inspect the product during manufacturing and assure its quality prior to final payment and shipment.  They are well worth the money to give you peace of mind and assure quality.  Look on Alibaba under inspection agent or agent in China.  You should find many of them to choose from.

Good luck and let me know if I can help.

Tommy Savage

Global Licensing, Inc.

www.glisourcing.com

 

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Xingfutrade Scams 2.900 u$s , please help ¡¡¡¡

Hello i am Maria A. Ruiz and i knowing xingfutrade in search Alibaba , Xingfutrade lier me , first its all right and very nice talking but i send money and dont reply in msn and have track false , please i am total confidencial in alibaba , xingfutrade its Goldspupliiers 1 years ? and how its posible ? please admin alibaba needed help , xingfutrade dont answerme and blocked msn and trade manager ....

details for payment xingfutrade

western union:



first name: JIANQING



last name:ZHENG



Address:Chengxiang District ,putian Fujian China

i send 2.900 u$s and never received my packing 

our phones dont working  ....

Putian Chengxiang Xingfu Trade Co., Ltd.
Mr. Andy Zheng
Nanyuan, Chengxiang District, Putian City, Fujian Province, China
Putian
Fujian
China
351100
86-594-13799603711
13799603711
86-594-2561886

http://www.xingfutrade.com



http://xingfutrade.en.alibaba.com

 

please help me admin , xingfutrade have trusstpass and goldsupliers y total confidence in our site and cheaters me ?  " border="0" src="http://img.alibaba.com/images/eng/style/icon/emoticons_sweat.gif" />   i have all evidence  and send , but dont have answers , please needed solution .

do you think Alibaba will help you? trusstpass and goldsupliers is only something that you pay alibaba and you will get. it is not saying they are trustable. I am helpping my customer import from China, I do the research and I make sure things go right. risk is quite small and the cost is small too. just 3-5% of the contract value, you get rid of the concerns.

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dear sir:

 I would like to check the company out in our location.I am a Chinese .I will confirm whether this company really exists or not. then you won't be worried about this anymore.

your regards

Peter  Wan

 

please email me .my email eddress :peterwan1982@yahoo.com

Well, i am a new contact on alibaba... it's not "hot" to read this...

So, i ask you for a supplier who is : http://hbxk.en.alibaba.com/

Do you tknow if the"house" is okay ?

Can tell me if they on good agreements?

Thank you .

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I've decided to make my first order of some photographic studio lighting equipment from a seller 'Changzhou Simock Electronic, Co, Ltd.' From past threads I've tried to research the company a little on google which has brought up their home page and also a list of other sites which they also sell on. I'm having trouble finding any positive review/feedback from others who have purchased off them which has made me somewhat hesitant.




At this point in time we have agreed on a MOQ but I've also requested a sample item before I order the MOQ just to ensure the quality of the item but also that they are legit. They agreed to send a sample item at my expense which was reassuring. Should I be less concerned that they are offering a sample item? They request T/T as a payment means which is reassuring as I notice scammers rely on western union.




I realise it must be frustrating to see a constant flow of newbie threads popping up however this being my first purchase I'm very keen to make sure it goes right as I'd prefer not to lose a few hundred dollars buying a sample item which might not exist.




I greatly appreciate any assistance or tips and thank you for your time.




Alex

It is common to find that suppliers in the Asia region generally only accept payment via payment options such as T/T or WU. The whole reason is that they aren't informed of other payment options. You would barely find any suppliers in China know what escrow etc.

I tried contacting themever since 1/12/2008 on their mobilephone, phone, email, msn and alibaba online chat and they're not responding at all. I'm originally from Shanghai, China and I know that the industrial and factory areas estimated trading hours are from China time 6AM-6PM. I also find it very hard to believe that they still open after 11PM in the night.