Alibaba Sample(s)

[ADJimbo]

I have an existing business importing specialist patient handling equipment from China in FCL but I’m looking at expanding into a similar market which will mean ranging a few more products.

I’ve identified two or three products via Alibaba and I’ve contacted the factories direct to buy samples - they are suggesting that they ship via their own samples route door to door.

The obvious benefit of this is that I do not need to bother my existing forwarder on a couple of products if its not nailed on we’re listing - is there any pitfalls in going via Alibaba. and letting the factory ship?

[22s]

In my experience, the Alibaba supplier forwarders are often faster than our own. And a lot less hassle.

[NickZ24]

Many sellers in alibaba and aliexpress are reseller.
Better beware.

[DSLiverpool]

NickZ24 said:

Many sellers in alibaba and aliexpress are reseller.
Better beware.

It’s pretty easy to tell