China sourcing/buying agent
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Hi,
Is there any importers on here who can recommend a sourcing agent specialising in products in China?
I have been importing from other countries for the last 4 years so generally know how it works but I need someone to carry out QC, inspections etc in China before starting.
Any recommendations will be appreciated, I have searched online and on forums but there is vast amounts and finding a good/genuine one is not easy!
Thanks
Is there any importers on here who can recommend a sourcing agent specialising in products in China?
I have been importing from other countries for the last 4 years so generally know how it works but I need someone to carry out QC, inspections etc in China before starting.
Any recommendations will be appreciated, I have searched online and on forums but there is vast amounts and finding a good/genuine one is not easy!
Thanks
Whist this fellow hasn't updated his blog in a while it does make interesting/scary reading.
http://www.youngmoneychina.com/
http://www.youngmoneychina.com/
Thanks. I have actually spoken with him about 6 weeks ago, we exchanged an email but he has not replied since. He was my first point of contact to be honest, his background is ideal for what I need but unfortunately looks like it wont be going any further.
I have kept an eye on his page over the last couple of years however, interesting read.
I have kept an eye on his page over the last couple of years however, interesting read.
We have been importing from China for about 20 years now. It has taken us this long to get a set of trusted suppliers who actually understand what we want and supply it to a decent(ish) quality.
All the factories over there are suffering from very high staff turnover. One of the factory owners, who is very good, said over 50% of his staff didn't return from the New Year holidays which makes continuity of quality a really big problem. Luckily he knows what is required and won't send out crap.
When we started out it was trips to fairs etc in HK and scary jaunts over the border. Nowadays we team up with others around the world in the same market using ex-pat Chinese who oversee (in very loose terms) the manufacturing. None of us have been back to China or HK in years.
All the factories over there are suffering from very high staff turnover. One of the factory owners, who is very good, said over 50% of his staff didn't return from the New Year holidays which makes continuity of quality a really big problem. Luckily he knows what is required and won't send out crap.
When we started out it was trips to fairs etc in HK and scary jaunts over the border. Nowadays we team up with others around the world in the same market using ex-pat Chinese who oversee (in very loose terms) the manufacturing. None of us have been back to China or HK in years.
I will be looking to make a trip over to China at some point this year if I can find a supplier, I would make an initial trip now however I think it would be wasted.
I briefly imported some goods a while back from china, these were basic design and did not require an agent, the staff turn over on one factory was crazy I think I ended up speaking to 3 or 4 staff over the 6 month period as the others had left. But as I say this was a basic unrelated product and only small orders.
I briefly imported some goods a while back from china, these were basic design and did not require an agent, the staff turn over on one factory was crazy I think I ended up speaking to 3 or 4 staff over the 6 month period as the others had left. But as I say this was a basic unrelated product and only small orders.
Ean218 said:
Whist this fellow hasn't updated his blog in a while it does make interesting/scary reading.
http://www.youngmoneychina.com/
What happened to him ? - not a peep in 2 years ?http://www.youngmoneychina.com/
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