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Alibaba

by kimbb
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Hi Anyone buy stuff from Alibaba? Where did you pickup your goods? Custom? or they could ship to your address? what percentage is the shipping cost to the price of the goods (not big size and heavy stuff)? Thanks!
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  • Profile picture of the author Importexport
    Hi kimbb,

    Have a look at this thread wholesale websites There are only 28 posts and I suggest it is worth reading them all.

    I teach how to go direct to the factory for serious profits. If you think that is too hard, PM me.
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    Use emotions and perceptions to build a great brand. Ask me about my book LabelsThatExploit. For safe sourcing and easy importing from 41 countries globally, see https://provenglobalsourcing.com
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    • Profile picture of the author kimbb
      Originally Posted by Importexport View Post

      Hi kimbb,

      Have a look at this thread wholesale websites There are only 28 posts and I suggest it is worth reading them all.

      I teach how to go direct to the factory for serious profits. If you think that is too hard, PM me.
      Thank you very much!
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  • Profile picture of the author CynthiaAngel
    I have used Alibaba in the past and I had no issues. I bought jewelry from sellers. At first I was very scared sending lots of money via western union to vendors but all my items came. What I did notice was, after adding the shipping cost, I was actually better off going to New york to get my products, this was the case for the jewelry, am sure about other products.
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    • Profile picture of the author Importexport
      Originally Posted by CynthiaAngel View Post

      I have used Alibaba in the past and I had no issues. I bought jewelry from sellers. At first I was very scared sending lots of money via western union to vendors but all my items came. What I did notice was, after adding the shipping cost, I was actually better off going to New york to get my products, this was the case for the jewelry, am sure about other products.
      You may consider yourself very lucky. Sending money via WU is extremely risky unless you have absolute certainty about the credentials of the people you are sending it to.

      If you can buy your products cheaper in NY, you must have bought from a dropshipper via alibaba. If you want to make serious money you need to buy direct from the manufacturer. Jewelery is one product line I have had personal experience with and I know how huge the margins can be.

      For example, you could not imagine how cheap you can buy sterling silver. (Not hallmarked, but still the same silver.) PM me if you want more information.
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      Use emotions and perceptions to build a great brand. Ask me about my book LabelsThatExploit. For safe sourcing and easy importing from 41 countries globally, see https://provenglobalsourcing.com
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      • Profile picture of the author CynthiaAngel
        Originally Posted by Importexport View Post

        You may consider yourself very lucky. Sending money via WU is extremely risky unless you have absolute certainty about the credentials of the people you are sending it to.

        If you can buy your products cheaper in NY, you must have bought from a dropshipper via alibaba. If you want to make serious money you need to buy direct from the manufacturer. Jewelery is one product line I have had personal experience with and I know how huge the margins can be.

        For example, you could not imagine how cheap you can buy sterling silver. (Not hallmarked, but still the same silver.) PM me if you want more information.
        Thanks, i definitely dodged a bullet and I will PM you.
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  • Profile picture of the author Silas Hart
    I've worked for Alibaba Group on a marketing team to bring in more U.S. manufacturers and distributors which was a 5 months project, the company itself is great. The marketplace is uncontrollable, and things such catching scammers on the site can usually only be done after the scammer has already scammed someone and there is sufficient evidence of such.

    I suggest to those who are sending large amounts from the U.S. to use Wells Fargo for international wire transfers because they are very supporting of you if you do get scammed. Most banks won't be able to assist you. Another very popular method is MoneyGrams.

    If you are very serious about doing anything other than a couple hundred dollars a month in purchasing, I highly recommend either setting up a time to meet with your supplier or potential supplier in person and inspecting the goods for yourself - or work with a reliable company in China to determine if they are the best source for the items you are looking to purchase as 99% of the "Manufacturers" on Alibaba are middlemen and/or shipping companies. Then hire someone through a freelance website to cross reference your findings.

    I've got some hilarious horror stories.
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