Buying in bulk, from China

[guffhoover]

Very interesting thread.

Can those in the know point me in the right direction for bulk import of raw materials, specifically for the science community i.e. Cadmium, Borated plastics etc.

[Odie]

This may have been asked before,

Does anyone actually design products and then have them manufactured in china?

I have a few product ideas (things like rucksacks, dont really want to go into more detail) that id like to have a look at designing and having manufactured.

[Windsorphil]

Odie said:

This may have been asked before,

Does anyone actually design products and then have them manufactured in china?

I have a few product ideas (things like rucksacks, dont really want to go into more detail) that id like to have a look at designing and having manufactured.

Yes, That's what we do for our main product, books and point of sale materials. We also have stuff made in Spain and Syria, too...

[maser_spyder]

cqueen said:

Hey maser, I can't locate your 'email me' link.

Could you email me? [e-mail]

I have some china ordering questions

Thanks

Hey,

Click my profile, <<<<<<< then 'email me' just above my piccy.

[Hunky Dory]

Odie said:

This may have been asked before,

Does anyone actually design products and then have them manufactured in china?

I have a few product ideas (things like rucksacks, dont really want to go into more detail) that id like to have a look at designing and having manufactured.

Yes. Nothing like rucksacks, but the process and cultural hurdles are probably similar. If (when) it works well, it's extremely rewarding.

[Kudos]

Odie said:

This may have been asked before,

Does anyone actually design products and then have them manufactured in china?

I have a few product ideas (things like rucksacks, dont really want to go into more detail) that id like to have a look at designing and having manufactured.

We used to import rucksacks for a company in Ireland in quite big quantities, specifically to their design. Don't do it anymore as their customers dropped off, but we still have the contacts in China. Drop me a line if you are interested

[Wheelrepairit]

Im looking to buy bodyshop consumables, things like spray guns,mixing cups,paper rolls,sanding discs, blah blah.

Anybody help.

[VX Foxy]

alibaba.com

[Wheelrepairit]

VX Foxy said:

alibaba.com

Yeah, Taken a good look at that site, and indeed sent off some requests, id just rather deal with uk based companies if possible, its the wuss in me you see.

[Goochie]

Wheelrepairit said:

Yeah, Taken a good look at that site, and indeed sent off some requests, id just rather deal with uk based companies if possible, its the wuss in me you see.

Drop me a PM through my profile and let me know what you're after. Type of products and quantities etc.

- Phil.

[maser_spyder]

Wheelrepairit said:

VX Foxy said:

alibaba.com

Yeah, Taken a good look at that site, and indeed sent off some requests, id just rather deal with uk based companies if possible, its the wuss in me you see.

Me too, we will be able to help with this too. Drop me a pm with details.

[EINSIGN]

Anyone going to the Canton fair in October?

[maser_spyder]

EINSIGN said:

Anyone going to the Canton fair in October?

Was supposed to be there in April, along with a tour of our factories, but bloomin' Iceland put paid to that plan.

Will be there if I get chance, but unlikely unless my search for staff is fruitful!

[Holst]

EINSIGN said:

Anyone going to the Canton fair in October?

I think I will be going this year.

I have a few products that im thinking about importing but I want to go over there and have a look at things for myself before jumping in.

Thankyou to everybody who has posted on this thread, its been very helpful.

[joshpiston]

lot of people in that market already. Might be wise to look at something closer to home first. They can be very difficult to deal with in chine. Promise the world and deliver next to nothing. They wont care about the laws here either. If you are going to do it, start small and build trust with your supplier.

[noob]

I found on company who sells electronic goods which interests me (6 phones). I talked about shipping and they told me that they will send with Dhl and at no cost to me. They will write on package that it is a gift. How usual is this with China companies? This company is 4th year cold supplier and Pioneer seller. Does this guarantee that if I make the payment, they will send me the goods also?

[Goochie]

noob said:

I found on company who sells electronic goods which interests me (6 phones). I talked about shipping and they told me that they will send with Dhl and at no cost to me. They will write on package that it is a gift. How usual is this with China companies?

It would be more common for them to mark it as a sample of very low value.

noob said:

This company is 4th year cold supplier and Pioneer seller. Does this guarantee that if I make the payment, they will send me the goods also?

No. Even with long-standing suppliers there is no way to guarantee they will send you what you want (It is easier when you have people in China working with/for you though).

Having said that, I dont know of any Chinese supplier that would sent the first shipment of goods without having full payment before hand.

[samrr]

Holst said:

EINSIGN said:

Anyone going to the Canton fair in October?

I think I will be going this year.

I have a few products that im thinking about importing but I want to go over there and have a look at things for myself before jumping in.

Thankyou to everybody who has posted on this thread, its been very helpful.

Does anyone know the best dates to go for leather goods?

[noob]

Goochie said:

No. Even with long-standing suppliers there is no way to guarantee they will send you what you want (It is easier when you have people in China working with/for you though).

Having said that, I dont know of any Chinese supplier that would sent the first shipment of goods without having full payment before hand.

How can I find an agent?

[Goochie]

An export agent in China or and import agent in the UK?