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Guides for buying from China.
How to verify a Chinese supplier before your first order
Every buyer has heard the horror story: deposit paid, goods never arrive, and the “factory” was a laptop in an apartment. Verification is not about paranoia — it is a checklist. This is the order to run them in before any first order goes out.
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China factory audit checklist: what to verify before you pay a deposit
A China factory audit is an on-site check that a supplier is a real manufacturer, able to make your product at your quantity and quality, before you pay a deposit. Here are the three kinds of audit, when you need one, the step-by-step on-site checklist, and who should do it.
Read the articleHow to Start Importing from China: A 10-Step Blueprint for First-Time Importers
Every year, thousands of first-time importers start sourcing from China. Some build profitable businesses. Others lose money on bad orders, wrong factories, or unexpected customs fees. The difference isn't luck — it's having a clear process before you place your first order.
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