Taobao, 1688 or Alibaba?

[HashimThaqi]

Hello BHW, I need to find a manufacture on China that I can buy some goods from them and import to my country. I have seen some manufactures on Instagram that are potential but I need to know if taobao, 1688 or Alibaba can provide me the cheapest prices directly from the factory of manufactures?
Any of you got some answer or experience?

 

[razharov]

1688, is good but you need good contacts or luck to get things from there.

 

[HashimThaqi]

1688, is good but you need good contacts or luck to get things from there.

The site is all in chinese i think?

 

[kvvni]

I would go with alibaba. But sometimes MOQ are not low.

 

[razharov]

The site is all in chinese i think?

I dont know what you think.

But check @PandaDaddy s thread

 

[German Rodriguez]

i have use Taobao but you will need a freight Agent agent with a location in China to deal with the language and logistics, you will get better deals and more products that are not in Alibaba

Good luck

 

[jessicaChen]

All prices are negotiable, but a certain quantity is required.
1688 is the largest wholesale website in China.
Taobao is the largest distribution platform
These three sites are all owned by one company.

 

[M0805]

I tried this with AliBaba, so I will suggest you to go with alibaba.

 

[folimida]

The site is all in chinese i think?

Yes but most Chinese do speak English nowadays. Try to talk to them via online Chat on 1688.
The tip here is to buy from stores with alot of repeat purchases and at least 4 stars review, ideally the store should be operating for more than 3 years (the longer the better). Since 1688 serve mostly locals, the local Chinese are really capable of spotting poor quality seller. So you can be assure that the repeat purchase will be very low for poor sellers. If you are worry, start with low quantity purchases. And buy more once you have checked the quality of product.

 

[HashimThaqi]

Yes but most Chinese do speak English nowadays. Try to talk to them via online Chat on 1688.
The tip here is to buy from stores with alot of repeat purchases and at least 4 stars review, ideally the store should be operating for more than 3 years (the longer the better). Since 1688 serve mostly locals, the local Chinese are really capable of spotting poor quality seller. So you can be assure that the repeat purchase will be very low for poor sellers. If you are worry, start with low quantity purchases. And buy more once you have checked the quality of product.

So you mean I should try 1688 rather than on tabaou and Aliebaba?

 

[hqin]

Hi,

what goods you need? Maybe I can help you.

 

[HashimThaqi]

Hi,

what goods you need? Maybe I can help you.

Pm please

 

[folimida]

So you mean I should try 1688 rather than on tabaou and Aliebaba?

Yes will recommend 1688 if you are looking at low price. Just remember to source out seller with high repeat purchases and operating for at least 3 years or more. If you are dropshipping on Shopee Thailand, you can ship the product directly to Shopee China Warehouse, and Shopee will handle the shipping for you at a very cheap shipping rate directly to your end customer. Best of all they can even do cash on delivery.

 

[ra_rac]

1688 for sure

 

[vamnt1]

1 vote for 1688. But this site sometimes lock account

 

[Commoner]

100% 1688
I’m a Chinese (not by National) and only vote for aforementioned.

Reasonable MOQ, lower pricing with good quality, lesser chargebacks, and fast turnover - ultimately depending on your niche and product assortment.

Cheers,
Commoner

 

[Anne-Maree]

1688 ,I can help you

 

[ivri]

Hello BHW, I need to find a manufacture on China that I can buy some goods from them and import to my country. I have seen some manufactures on Instagram that are potential but I need to know if taobao, 1688 or Alibaba can provide me the cheapest prices directly from the factory of manufactures?
Any of you got some answer or experience?

the 1688 is cheaper than Alibaba, you have to buy larger volumes, you need an agent on site for imported appeal

 

[VYAN]

1688 is the cheapiest, but you might need agent to handle the overseas shipping

 

[robin j]

Our company is located in qingdao china.We are good at FBA ,FBM door to door logistics services for more than 10 years.If you have any interest in chinese goods,just feel free to contact me(my email:[email protected]).Maybe I can introduce some factories to you.