I’m reading a lot of negative commentary on buyers getting ripped off by counterparts in unfamiliar or far-flung countries. Is it necessary to have someone on the ground in a foreign country to ensure you’re import deal goes smoothly? Is that the only way??!
You can say that, pay on the spot are always the best way. Even with Apple now, who will know their nano screen are crack? assume you are getting the stock for sure, but how do you ensure it is what it 'supposed' to be?
Other way could be use L/C and ask reliable agents to do the inspection, then you could shift the risck on them.
Quoting from [Womblew]:I’m reading a lot of negative commentary on buyers getting ripped off by counterparts in unfamiliar or far-flung countries. Is it necessary to have someone on the ground in a foreign country to ensure you’re import deal goes smoothly? Is that the only way??!
well comerce is always a risk, for a first time exchange, it is better to take precautions, like L/C or someone inspecting it, or yourself going there if possible. But cost is the issue here. Inspection copnaies serious one are expensive, and cheaper solution might not be the best option. Usualy just the fact that the factory know that an inspector will be there, it makes them more careful.