Tag: China sourcing, factory direct, how to, IP, Middlemen, samples
Avoiding middlemen. Protecting IP
The Q&A below is with a buyer of Yoga Mats. But the discussion is applicable to just about any sourcing project in China. Where do we find out the actual...
Product Sourcing and Modifications
Product Sourcing in China Let’s say you had an idea for a product and worked with a product design company to develop it. Let’s say you filed for IP protection and...
Shipping Cost Responsibility and Sampling Fees.
What is the cheapest and most reliable method of shipping products I import from china to the US? Is the buyer responsible for shipping costs or can they be shared by...
PayPal? How to Protect Myself as a Buyer?
When I ask to pay by Pay-Pal the supplier is not interested? Should I lose confidence in working with them? Thanks for your question. The answer really depends on...
Negotiation of Sample Price vs. Production Price
If I get a sample price of $25. What can I reasonably expect to get for a higher quantity price? Unfortunately, there is no formula where if you pay X for samples then...
What is the normal practice for requesting samples from manufacturers in China?
What is the normal practice for requesting samples from manufacturers in China? At first I need to receive small numbers of samples to show that the manufacturer can...
How can I protect the quality of my product with a contract?
I’d like to know if there’s any kind of agreement that I can sign with a factory that enforces them to manufacture the products according to a golden sample...
