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Practical, specific writing on how sourcing from China actually works — drawn from the same process we run for every client.
Verification
How to Spot a Fake CE Certificate Before You Pay a Deposit
CE marking is one of the most commonly faked certifications in sourcing. Here's what a real certificate actually looks like, and the checks that catch a fake one.
7 min read
Verification
Factory or Trading Company? How to Tell Who You're Really Talking to on Alibaba
Most Alibaba storefronts that look like factories are trading companies. Here's how to tell the difference before you wire a deposit.
8 min read
Pricing
The True Landed Cost of Sourcing From China (It's Not the Unit Price)
The unit price on a quote is the beginning of the math, not the end. Here's everything that actually goes into landed cost.
8 min read
Getting Started
MOQ Explained: What Minimum Order Quantities Mean and How to Negotiate Them
Minimum order quantities aren't as fixed as suppliers make them sound. Here's what actually drives an MOQ, and how to negotiate one down.
6 min read