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5 Things to Do BEFORE Working With Chinese Dropshippers & Suppliers (Aliexpress & Alibaba Tips)
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- čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
- Do these 5 things BEFORE using a Chinese Aliexpress Dropshipper or Alibaba Supplier!
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#1: Check to see if your suppliers has been to a tradeshow
If you are trying to decide between two suppliers, checking to see if either has been to a tradeshow is a great way to help pick between them. Going to a tradeshow is very expensive and so a lot of legitimate suppliers do not go because it is hard to make enough money back to make it profitable. What this means is that if a supplier has gone, then it indicates they are financially is a good position (which means they are unlikely to go out of business any time soon).
If your supplier is on Alibaba, you can go to their profile and check to see if they have visited any tradeshows. If your supplier is based on Aliexpress, find the brand of the item that you would like to sell and then go to Alibaba to locate the manufacturer. You can then visit the manufacturers profile page to see if they have been to a tradeshow.
#2: Avoid using pictures with models
If you are working with a Chinese dropshipper on Aliexpress or a Chinese supplier on Alibaba and they have stock photos that use models, we recommend that you don’t use those photos yourself. This is because Chinese suppliers have a history of illegally taking pictures from model’s social media accounts (like stealing the images from Instagram). They can get away with this in China, but in the West the model can contact Facebook/Amazon and get your ad/listing taken down. Avoid using pictures with models so that you don’t infringe on copyright.
#3: Check to see if you’re working with a manufacturer, trade company or wholesaler
On Alibaba you will usually encounter two types of suppliers: manufacturers and trade companies. A manufacturer is the factory that originally made the item. A trade company is a middle-man between a manufacturer/factory and you. Neither is better than the other, they both have advantages and disadvantages. The advantage with a manufacturer is that you’re going straight to the source and it’s usually cheaper. On the other hand, a trade company usually charges more since they make a commission on the sale, but their reps usually speak better english which makes communication much better (sometimes they can negotiate lower prices than if you were buying straight from the manufacturer as well so it’s good to check even if you are price sensitive). You can check what the company is in their Alibaba profile.
On Aliexpress you’ll usually encounter either manufacturers or wholesalers. Manufacturers tend to brand their store their generic label brand (e.g. Transhome) and only sell products under their brands. Wholesalers will usually name their store something less generic (e.g. Mr & Mrs Store) and will sell products from a variety of manufacturers. Wholesalers are sometimes more expensive but they have a wider selection of products.
#4: Recap your agreements and contracts in writing
If you and your supplier are negotiating a contract or an agreement, make sure that you get your suppliers to recap it and write out the agreement in text. It’s very easy for both cultural and language differences to cause misunderstandings. Ask your suppler to recap each element of your agreement in text (either by email or by sending a copy of your contract in writing).
#5 Prioritize products that have multiple manufacturers
The profit margins for Chinese manufacturers is very small, because they sell their items so cheaply. That, along with the fact that doing business in China is relatively difficult means that unless a factory is well managed, it can go bankrupt and have to close. If you’re dropshipping an item or private labeling it for Amazon and your supplier goes out of business, then unless you have a backup supplier that manufactures the same item - you will have nothing to sell and your money will dry up.
That is why, when choosing between products, it’s good to look for one that has multiple manufacturers and suppliers. Then, on the off-chance your supplier has to close it’s doors, you can switch to a new one - and your business can continue, and you can keep making money.
Thank you for an informative video .. I would like to summarize for future reference ..
1- Suppliers who participated in Tradeshow ( Longterm history and quality products )
2- Avoid pictures with models ( they could sue )
3- Check who you're working with ; a MANUFACTURER (BEST), a trade company or a wholesaler
4- Recapping agreements (ask specific questions with detailed specs )
5- Prioritize products that have multiple manufacturers ( make sure to avoid those likely to go out of business )
Thanks for Summarization 😀
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Many times the misunderstanding is not only the language. Culture is also a part of it. It is not considered "Polite" or "Acceptable" to question authority and (like it or not) as a "Buyer" you are not an authority figure and will command a respect that means the sales reps will NOT question you or tell you information that you may have forgotten to ask about (No matter how simple or obviously important that information is). STATISTICALLY speaking, most Chinese company representatives I worked with tend to do ONLY the work they are asked to do. When I get a supplier who gives several pieces of information that I did not ask for, I STICK WITH THEM LONGER!!!
FYI> I lived in Taiwan for two years and have been dropping in and out of China to source components for about 10 years. Be careful with TRANSLATE programs because they generally do not take into account the CULTURAL differences and can not translate SLANG. (english slang or Chinese slang) I suggest that when you re read your correspondence to them, you reduce the number of words as much as possible. It may feel a little condescending, but Chinese speakers do use their language in a more direct and simple way than American English.
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Do you mean as a buyer ' you are authority figure'. Since you completed the statement with : 'you will command lots of reapect'.
Hence the' Not' in the statement is a bit confusing for me. Kindly clarify. Thanks
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I buy phone cases from several suppliers directly and I find the level of English grammar to vary somewhat. Without sounding patronizing or condescending, I tend not to elaborate with my queries and thus I use broken English. I know that English is taught as a second language now in China and in all fairness my conversations are very good with the agents, however it doesn't hurt not to roll off on some grammar mission lol.
Ask your question clearly and to the point and if the agent doesn't understand fully, then re-word your query more directly, but always get a reply from them to say that they understand, so that you can come back to the conversation at a later date if you're using Skype. (lol some Chinese agents have spoken with better grammar then me sometimes!)
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The places that produce Gucci, also makes the knock-offs. So - you can find quality products, but you need to do your research.
But what must be realized, is that while they show you a bootleg version of the legitimate thing; they don't necessarily want to sell that to you, they are showing you what they can do. They want repeat business and they want a fast heavy hitting client so they get more orders.
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This is such a great video. The only thing I would add to this is that you need to check the quality and safety laws of your supply too country. ie. kids toys need to be complaint with health and safety laws. Australian laws are quite strict compared to china and this could get a person into quite a lot of business troubles, so never neglect your legal responsibilities. I loved this video so much, subscribed and liked!!
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Love how Sarah gave a great picture of not being fair to Chinese manufacturers. I something similar to someone just the other day when they stated about not trusting certain medical professionals. I also thought it extremely unfair and explained to the person why it was not fair to state what they did. It all boils down to us to educate ourselves first before we can pass judgement. In the case of a manufacturing product request samples first, in a case of health advice or something similar, turn to forums and other people that know and understand about a condition for advice.
Just like would you consult your bank manager for investment advice if they were not an Independent Financial Advisor, or a Cardologist for advice about Scoliosis.
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