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Guides for buying from China.
Pre-shipment inspection in China: what actually gets checked before your goods ship
A pre-shipment inspection is the last look at your goods before the balance payment leaves your account. Here is exactly what an inspector does on the factory floor, how the sampling math works, and the failure modes a PSI will — and will not — catch.
Read the articlePrivate sourcing agent vs dropshipping platform: which one fits your store?
Both models ship from China without you touching inventory. They fail in different ways. This is a decision framework for store owners.
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RFQ template for China sourcing: what to send suppliers to get accurate quotes
A vague RFQ gets a vague quote — usually a price that quietly assumes the cheapest version of your product. This is the template we use when requesting quotes on behalf of buyers, with the reasoning behind every field.
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Solar torch umbrella for hotels and resorts: a buyer's guide
Lotus-shaped canopy, a flame-effect light running up the pole, a base that looks like a flower — and a 360° rotating top. This is a product we can source. Here is what to check before you order one.
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Spray-on PPF: what it is and how to source a peelable paint-protection system
No cutting, no seams, no edge lifting — a protective layer that is sprayed on like paint and peeled off like a film years later. We walked through the full application with the material factory; here is the honest version, including what the test reports should say.
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Should you accept 30/70 payment terms with a Chinese supplier?
Usually, yes—but only when the milestones are written down. Treat 30% as authorization to start production, not payment for a promise. Release the 70% only after the finished order passes a pre-shipment inspection against the approved sample and written specification. The percentage does not protect you; the evidence and release conditions do.
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