Sourcing smarter, saving more
Practical guides on purchasing, forwarding, customs and sourcing.
Taobao Purchasing for First-Timers: The Right Order
How to buy from Taobao with no account or payment method — from links to quote, inspection and delivery, in the order beginners get stuck.
Read1688 vs Taobao: Where Should You Buy?
Same product, cheaper on 1688? We compare wholesale (1688) and retail (Taobao) by price, MOQ and use-case so you can pick the right platform for your order.
ReadChina Direct-Buy Duty, Worked Out with Real Examples
From the USD 150 de-minimis to the duty and VAT formula. Three real cases — clothing and electronics — worked out in won so you can see exactly what you'd pay.
Read7 Criteria for Choosing a China Forwarding Service (배대지)
Rates, volumetric weight, free storage, consolidation, inspection, prohibited items and customs — 7 things to actually compare in a China forwarder, minus the sales talk.
ReadYiwu Market: Sourcing the Products You Can't Find Online
Daily goods, accessories and party supplies that never surface online are found in Yiwu. When on-site sourcing beats searching, and how an agent finds stalls, samples and consolidates many small SKUs.
ReadChina Sourcing for Beginners — Your First Margin-Positive Order
Dreaming of selling on Naver or Coupang? The first order is the confusing part. Product picks, sourcing channels, landed cost, margin and beginner traps — the big picture.
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