I am looking for reliable manufacturers for Hot Rolled coils. I have detailed specifications but all contacts from Alibaba claimed to be manufacturers. I cannot possibly verify all of them. How do I find the real and reliable manufacturers? And china is huge, where do I start?
ANSWER:
I think the following blog post will help answer your question:
http://chinasourcinginfo.org/2010/04/21/china-sourcing-successfailure-factors/
You are correct to assume the companies on Alibaba are trading companies, unless they can prove they are real factories. I have found the suppliers on www.GlobalSources.com are more professional and that directory has a better ratio of real factories vs trading companies.
Speaking of Alibaba, did you hear about how they scammed the forieng buyers? Check out this article I wrote that Global Sources published: http://www.globalsources.com/NEWS/What-online-buyers-should-learn.html
Thanks again for your question and let me know how things work out for you.
Best Regards,
Mike Bellamy
Thanks for your comments. I have 2 ideas for you: 1. check http://www.SupplierBlacklist.com 2. Engage the due diligence found at http://www.asiabridgelaw.com/due-diligence/
Glad to help.
I want to know if the seller is real before buying from him with company registration no.35908047
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