Hello everyone, I'm glad you came to read this article! I believe most people are interested in cross-border buying and selling, especially products from China, and in response to this situation, Alibaba, a cross-border wholesale platform, was born. Next, let this article tell us how to wholesale products on Alibaba.com, such as daily-use porcelain
Registration and Account Settings
1. Register an account
Step: Visit Alibaba.com, select “Register” and fill in the company or personal account information (recommend a company account to obtain wholesale permissions). Email or phone number verification is required to complete activation.
Advantages: Enterprise accounts are more likely to gain supplier trust and support bulk procurement negotiations; Personal accounts are suitable for small trial orders.
Disadvantage: Enterprise accounts require submission of business license and other documents, which is a complex process; Personal accounts may face supplier MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) restrictions.
Search and filter products
2. Keyword search and filtering
Step: Enter keywords such as “ceramic baking tray“, “ceramic tableware“, “ceramic bathroom set“, “ceramic candle jar“, etc., and use a filter to filter by price MOQ、 Narrowing down the scope of supplier types (such as “gold medal suppliers”) and transaction guarantees.
Advantages: Accurately locate target products and prioritize selecting “trade guarantee” suppliers to reduce risks.
Disadvantage: Some high-quality suppliers may not have opened trade guarantees and require additional communication to verify their qualifications.
3. View product details
Step: Click on the product page to check the product specifications (size, material), image clarity MOQ、 Logistics options and after-sales policies (such as whether to support 7-day no reason exchange).
Advantages: The graphic and textual details can preliminarily determine the quality of the product; Products that support “RTS (ready to ship)” can shorten delivery times.
Disadvantage: Some merchant images may have color or detail differences from the actual product, which needs further verification.
Supplier evaluation and communication
4. Supplier qualification verification
Step: View supplier credit ratings, transaction records, and customer reviews; Request to provide business license or factory photos, and verify their authenticity through third-party platforms such as the China National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System.
Advantages: Gold medal suppliers or high scoring merchants are usually more reliable and have fast after-sales service response.
Disadvantage: Forgery of qualifications occasionally occurs and needs to be verified with samples.
5. Request samples and conduct inspections
Step: Negotiate the sample fee through the platform messaging system (usually requiring payment of postage or sample fee), and upon receipt, inspect the thickness, glaze uniformity, and cracks of the ceramic products.
Advantages: Physical inspection can avoid quality issues with bulk goods. Ceramics from Chaozhou generally have high quality and are mainly exported.
Disadvantage: Sample inspection takes about 20days and requires additional costs (approximately 200 US dollars).
Order negotiation and payment
6. Negotiate prices and MOQ
Step: Request a discount for large orders or collaborate with other buyers to share the MOQ; Clearly define customization requirements (such as logo, packaging).
Advantages: Bulk procurement can lower unit prices, and long-term cooperation may result in better terms.
Disadvantage: Small batch orders may be rejected or marked up by suppliers.
7. Choose a payment method
Steps: give priority to Alipay or “Trade Assurance” (trade assurance) payment to ensure the security of funds; Large orders can be negotiated through letters of credit or installment payments.
Advantages: Alipay provides transaction guarantee, and can apply for platform intervention refund in case of dispute.
Disadvantage: Some suppliers require a high prepayment ratio (such as 50%), which poses a risk of capital occupation.
Logistics and Transportation Management
8. Determine the logistics plan
Step: Confirm with the supplier the transportation method (sea/air), cost (including customs duties), and whether home delivery is required; Purchase freight insurance to prevent damage.
Advantages: Low sea freight cost (suitable for bulk goods), fast air freight delivery time (about 5-10 days).
Disadvantages: Ceramics are fragile and there is a high risk of damage during transportation; The cost of home delivery may increase additionally.
Receipt and after-sales processing
9. Inspection and Confirmation of Receipt
Step: Check the integrity of the outer packaging on site when signing for it, and verify the quantity and quality after opening the box; Take photos immediately upon discovering the problem to preserve evidence, and initiate a return or exchange application through the platform.
Advantages: The 7-day no reason exchange policy protects the rights of buyers (sellers bear the shipping cost for quality issues).
Disadvantage: International logistics returns and exchanges take a long time (about 1-2 months), and responsibility allocation needs to be negotiated in advance.
Summary of advantages and disadvantages
Advantages: Alibaba.com provides massive supplier selection and price advantages, supports customized services, reduces transaction risks with Alipay and trade security, and improves the platform dispute mechanism.
Disadvantages: MOQ restrictions are unfriendly to small buyers, international logistics costs are high and delivery time is unstable, supplier qualifications need to be carefully screened, and sample inspection increases upfront costs.
Suggestion
Novice strategy: For first-time purchases, it is recommended to try small orders and prioritize suppliers who support RTS and trade protection.
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