Potential New Seller from China

[rat92497]

I recently traveled to China and planned to stay in Fujian. I've heard that there are a lot of shoe factories here so in case anyone is interested in buying shoe products feel free to pm me. Other products are also welcomed By the way I am just new here so I might need someone who is experienced enough to talk about the cooperation since I do not have idea how dropshipping works...

 

[KraftyKyle]

If you have no idea how dropshipping works how in the world do you think you can be a legitimate middle man for someone here, especially if you're just visiting there?

 

[Nut-Nights]

First thing, I am always confused about, local chinese knows English language? I am these companies dealers?

I mean suppose if some come to India and try to talk to me in spanish, it wont work for me.

Plus If I was at your place I wont enter into any kind of JV or deal with OP.

 

[rat92497]

If you have no idea how dropshipping works how in the world do you think you can be a legitimate middle man for someone here, especially if you're just visiting there?

I was born in China and is a Chinese citizen, however I grew up studying in the Philippines and recently came to China. Some of my relatives are working in shoe factories. Although you were right that I can't be a legitimate middle man because I have no idea how dropshipping works but I am willing to learn even though I can't earn money from first few deals.

First thing, I am always confused about, local chinese knows English language? I am these companies dealers?

I mean suppose if some come to India and try to talk to me in spanish, it wont work for me.

Plus If I was at your place I wont enter into any kind of JV or deal with OP.

Nope, most local Chinese don't know how to speak in English, however I can speak bad English plus fluent Mandarin.

 

[blogzandstuff]

I was born in China and is a Chinese citizen, however I grew up studying in the Philippines and recently came to China. Some of my relatives are working in shoe factories. Although you were right that I can't be a legitimate middle man because I have no idea how dropshipping works but I am willing to learn even though I can't earn money from first few deals.


Nope, most local Chinese don't know how to speak in English, however I can speak bad English plus fluent Mandarin.

Your account is from 2017 and you have two posts, both on here. Maybe bit soon for people to trust you

 

[rat92497]

Your account is from 2017 and you have two posts, both on here. Maybe bit soon for people to trust you

True, I have been only reading posts and threads (about movie niche) for two years. I am willing to spend time and money to establish the trust for people to believe me.

 

[bartosimpsonio]

True, I have been only reading posts and threads (about movie niche) for two years. I am willing to spend time and money to establish the trust for people to believe me.

You either are a commercial rep or you're not. If you're just visiting the area and passing by, how do you expect anyone to base their supply chain off of you? I mean, build a business, start selling, then you disappear into the ether?

Rethink your strategy there. I don't think this is gonna fly unless you do.

 

[blogzandstuff]

True, I have been only reading posts and threads (about movie niche) for two years. I am willing to spend time and money to establish the trust for people to believe me.

If I were you I'd set myself up as a product finder and not get involved in the dropshipping side. Charge a fee when people request products, you find suppliers/ manufacturer in China. You make initial contact then hand over.

 

[rat92497]

You either are a commercial rep or you're not. If you're just visiting the area and passing by, how do you expect anyone to base their supply chain off of you? I mean, build a business, start selling, then you disappear into the ether?

Rethink your strategy there. I don't think this is gonna fly unless you do.

Is it better if I first start selling on Aliexpress then build my reputation to gain trust then start finding people who would buy bulk products from me?

If I were you I'd set myself up as a product finder and not get involved in the dropshipping side. Charge a fee when people request products, you find suppliers/ manufacturer in China. You make initial contact then hand over.

Thanks!!! I'll make a new thread about this

 

[Fang Yu]

Is it better if I first start selling on Aliexpress then build my reputation to gain trust then start finding people who would buy bulk products from me?

Yes, it's better.
I see a lot of aliexpress store selling the most demanding dropship product. You can do the same.
Build an established reputation before going in jv.

 

[rat92497]

Yes, it's better.
I see a lot of aliexpress store selling the most demanding dropship product. You can do the same.
Build an established reputation before going in jv.

Sorry for my ignorance but may I know what jv means?

 

[blogzandstuff]

Sorry for my ignorance but may I know what jv means?

Joint venture ( jv ), on here it needs mod approval if you have the right privileges met

 

[oho911]

i know 1 e-commerce platform that's are largest at southeast Asia, they can give free shipping from china to across southeast Asia, but if you want to register you need chinase doc such as business license and Chinese phone number, many people from indonesia start selling product at this ecommerce using dropship methode from 1668 website. if you can prove thats req you can be seller their, and dont forget give me 1 store, hehehe

 

[high mike]

seems legit

 

[German Rodriguez]

hi, good luck on your visit, quick question, you will be something like taobao?

 

[Florin84]

I recently traveled to China and planned to stay in Fujian. I've heard that there are a lot of shoe factories here so in case anyone is interested in buying shoe products feel free to pm me. Other products are also welcomed By the way I am just new here so I might need someone who is experienced enough to talk about the cooperation since I do not have idea how dropshipping works...

Hi.... I will be interested in working with you if you know Chinese and are from China. Let me know if you are still interested for a collaboration? Since I plan on importing items from China and will need someone who at least knows the China market to can deal with. thank