If you're in the lighting business, you've surely heard of Guzhen – the original source of the lighting industry in China. What is Guzhen famous for? Where are the lighting factories concentrated? What about Guzhen International Lighting Fair (GILF)? Why do similar-looking lights vary so much in price and quality? What is Guzhen famous for? [...]
3 months ago, a European client asked us to source bagasse tableware for his catering business. It costs twice as much as single-use plastic. We learned that plastic is banned in his country, so he’s eager to find an alternative. Many of our clients are also looking for eco-friendly products made from materials like coconut [...]
You only need a few hundred dollars to kickstart your startup project. Today, we’re excited to share how we helped our client Eric bring his custom sock to life. Here’s a quick look at the basics:Client: Eric, CanadaProduct：Custom socksProblem: Find a suitable factory for small custom ordersSales Channel: Website, Ins, TikTok Five years ago, Eric [...]
We found an Edison pearl necklace on Amazon for $69. But just from the photo, it's hard to say if it’s actually good quality. In a small town in China, a nice Edison pearl costs around $20–$30. This amazing town produces 73% of the world’s freshwater pearls. Let our sourcing agent Joe take you on [...]
After you place an order and hire a third-party inspection company, can you really expect your products to arrive perfectly? Maybe not yet. This is when things start getting real. Here are real stories from our clients and other overseas buyers: The 3rd party inspections take shortcuts Here’s a story from a client who’s been [...]
More than 150 million consumers favor using AliExpress to buy a wide range of low-priced, relatively high-quality Chinese products. However, many first-time buyers experience issues like slow shipping, no tracking updates, and sellers asking them to wait longer when they open a dispute. These issues often leave them questioning, “Is AliExpress safe to buy?”In this [...]
There are a lot of furniture wholesale markets across China. In today’s blog, I will introduce the major 4 furniture markets and share key tips for buying from China’s furniture markets. Shunde Foshan Furniture Markets: The Largest in China Likou Furniture City, Jiangsu – Largest in Eastern China Xianghe Furniture Mall, Hebei – Northern China [...]
Today, I’m sharing some muslim products we’ve sourced for our clients, including prayer beads, mats, zikr ring and speicial products for Eid. Zikr ring The Zikr ring has built-in flash memory and app control. It's IP68 waterproof, lightweight and portable. It lasts up to 7 days on regular use and has a standby time of [...]
Occupying a niche, this 17-year-old student did it by selling pet cages. Today, I'm excited to share her startup journey, which started with just $2,000 in savings, and now she averages $71,000 a month. First, let's dive into some key points:Founder: Bella LinStatus: Chinese American, living in SFSite: GuineaLoft, Amazon store, TKProduct: Small pet cageSales [...]
Foshan, Guangdong, is the largest furniture sourcing and trade center in the world, and you’ll need at least 3 days to explore it. In today’s blog, I’ll introduce you to some of the most popular furniture markets, along with buying tips for each. Lecong International Furnishing City Louvre International Furniture Exhibition Center Sunlink Furniture City [...]
