Sep 16, 2026Buying Guides
How to Buy from China Safely: A Small Wholesaler's Guide
Why use a buying agent, how commission works, why inspection matters, and how consolidating orders saves money.
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Practical notes on sourcing from China - how buying agents work, what to check before you order, and how to keep shipping costs down.
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Sep 16, 2026Buying Guides
How Buying Agents Work: From Product Link to Shipment
The four steps a buying agent follows: your request, your quote, purchase and inspection, then consolidation and shipment.
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