How to find reliable agent from China?

[Deividas696]

Hello,

I'm looking for one particular product from China and I want to buy it in bulk and private label. Previously that product could be found in Alibaba but now it's no longer there. However I know that this product is still produced in China and I can found it in some wholesale websites like made-in-china.

As far as I know dealing with agents from China can get you much better prices than dealing directly with suppliers in those wholesale websites, because most of the time those suppliers are also just intermediaries between factories and buyers.

Any ideas where can I reliable agent from China which would be able to help me?

 

[SmugBug]

I do buy products from China and have a couple of agents and shipping companies I use. The problem is whether the product you deal in is what my agents could help you with but you can send me a DM.

 

[nakamura]

Your best bet is to join some Amazon seller Facebook groups. They have thousands of users and many of them use agents which are in Shenzhen, Dongguan, etc. I am sure they will recommend you the best ones and share their experiences.

Important: Be careful of scams. Not all agents will act in your interest. Some "agents" are working together with some terrible manufacturers to earn themselves even more money. Be aware of this and make your due diligence. It can save you a TON of trouble, time and money. I have been to Shenzhen, Guangzhou (Canton Fair) quite often, also bought products in bulk and sold them online.

 

[Deividas696]

Your best bet is to join some Amazon seller Facebook groups. They have thousands of users and many of them use agents which are in Shenzhen, Dongguan, etc. I am sure they will recommend you the best ones and share their experiences.

Important: Be careful of scams. Not all agents will act in your interest. Some "agents" are working together with some terrible manufacturers to earn themselves even more money. Be aware of this and make your due diligence. It can save you a TON of trouble, time and money. I have been to Shenzhen, Guangzhou (Canton Fair) quite often, also bought products in bulk and sold them online.

Any tips how to differentiate scams from the reliable ones?

 

[nakamura]

Any tips how to differentiate scams from the reliable ones?

- their price is so low that it seems fishy
- they don't use their real name, don't have a business card, etc.
- they promise/guarantee you things, which they can't keep
- they talk stuff like "oh I have done it a million time, dont worry"
- they don't reply on time or seem to be unreliable

and then there is one huge red flag: If someone approaches you and the first thing they do is asking for your product. They are very likely to STEAL your idea and either uses it by themselves or sell the product idea to someone else.

In this business, it is all about trust and how reliable someone is. Some guys think: "Oh, this foreigner wants to spend some money on here, lets squeeze him like an orange and scam him." Thats why I recommended joining groups on FB and ask other members for advice/recommendation. Btw. there are so many agents in these groups as well. They are very likely to message you, once you make a post, even then, don't trust them easily. Always double check and make your due diligence.

 

[sammychhabra]

I know few reliable source agents. Known them for years now. Hit me up if you wanna know

 

[chingchong14]

It all depends on :
1) The product you mentioned.
2) Which source did you find them on.

 

[Durangoal]

How did it go? Did you find one yet? Yes there are a ton on Facebook ecommerce groups .... but be careful of scams. Watch out for agents who are out of China but say they have a fulfillment company, one had me go thru all their client on-boarding processes but in the end wanted a $100 deposit lol!

Lastly try and use 1688.com - it's a lot cheaper there than on Alibaba. Do a picture search cos it's not in English, you will get the idea of the price you need to bargain with the suppliers you find!

 

[Kendoka]

I actually really want to provide such kind of sourcing services, especially when every time I visit dropshipping section here, and see so many people are having problems with fulfillment from China. I should seriously think about it this time.

 

[Natro]

You could work securely with dropshipping agents over Fiverr to avoid getting scammed. Here is a guide on finding and working with dropshipping agents.

 

[stealthlurker]

I used sourcing agent from Fiverr. Had no issues at all. Solid option.

 

[athers]

I think I can help you. I am a genuine Chinese and can try to explain the products and brands. Or PM me