December 16, 2009
What rule of thumb can you follow when you come across a supplier that offers you unparalleled price and quality? Searching and working directly with manufactures in China is not recommended for many reasons. If you are determined to make such decision, then you must take these precautions.
1st Rule:
Avoid companies that have pretty much everything on their product list. In most cases, these are trading companies and you will not be offered the best deals from the negotiation table.
2nd Rule:
Sending out a test e-mail is probably not a bad idea, especially when you are getting ready to send them money. You’ll need to do more than just send an e-mail, probably calling them or even going there for a short visit will bring you a piece of mind and a better deal in the future.
3rd Rule:
Pass on anyone who is slow to answer your initial contacts and inquires. Imagine their work efficiency in solving issues when you actually bought something from them. If they do not respond promptly, then it’s a sign that you’ll have to start looking somewhere else.
4th Rule:
It is safe to say that avoiding companies with many variations of their name is a good idea. The company you are considering is likely listed in several different reputable websites such as Alibaba, or they just have their own website. Do more research and pay more attention to the details on the company, such as their logo, products, address and telephone number.
5th Rule:
As a rule of thumb, most Chinese factories have a city attached to their name. Pay close attention to those factories that doesn’t have a location attached to their title.
6th Rule:
Avoid dealing with companies that claim to sell brand name products. Without a doubt, only people who go through select channels and had pay a hefty price tag gets brand name products.
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