China Imports for Dummies - Finding a Supplier

[J9 :)]

@Yuemax - thanks for the further info

@Kahoel117 - I've actually bought nothing from Alibaba yet! Like I mentioned, I'm REALLY new to this buying from China thing so I've just started researching it. Want to get as much info together before I commit any money to buying anything. Think there's still plenty of info I need to get!

[yuemax]

@Yuemax - thanks for the further info

Regarding online suppliers, I have found www.hktdc.com to be the most reliable - but still the best is the investment to visit in person.

Let me know if you need any assistance.

Ciao,
Max

[english9036]

i want to import some electronics/networking equipment from china. especially from huawei and zte. is there a way to buy from them directly ? thus cutting out the middleman.

well i would like to recommended a website for u, it's 7 languages B2B platform which focus on all kinds of country.za.saigel.com/

[desA]

How to manage the quality downwards drift over successive shipments?

Colleague in NZ purchases six test machines - all seems well. Purchases two full containers - all products fail in field within days. Has to sell machines as spare parts.

[kahoel117]

@desA - does'nt the goods have a guarantee ? of any kind ? that is one of my fears too, if something goes wrong ... what do you do ?

[desA]

Most imported goods don't have a guarantee from manufacturer - especially if you have paid upfront for the goods.

The guarantee is offered by the local importer.