Sourcing service · by the 1688CMP team

Get your goods sourced, verified and shipped from China.

You see photos of the real product before you pay shipping. 5% per order — no trading-company markup.

Why not a trading company

Trading companies charge 15–20% and add a margin you never see.

I am one person in China who buys from local platforms every day. My cost base is basically zero, so my fee is 5%. That difference is your margin.

Trading companyMe
Service fee15–20% of order value5% per order
Minimum order$500 – $2,000No minimum
Works forThemselvesYou
Photos before shippingSometimesAlways
Hidden markupCommonNone — you get the link

How it works

You never send the full amount upfront.

Payment is split into steps, so you always see progress before paying the next part.

  1. You pay the goods + $30

    The product cost, plus a one-time supplier verification fee. Nothing else yet.

  2. I buy and show you

    I purchase the items and send photos and video of the actual goods.

  3. You approve, then pay shipping

    Only after you are happy with what you see. Shipping is quoted upfront.

  4. I ship and send tracking

    Dispatched to your address with a tracking number you can follow.

What I do

Finding, checking and moving the goods.

Product sourcing

I search 1688, Pinduoduo and Taobao for the best price — and send you the link so you see exactly what I pay.

Supplier verification

One-time $30 check: who they are, real terms, return policy, and whether they can supply you repeatedly.

Quality check & proof

Before shipping you get photos and video of the real items — quantity, condition, packaging, labels.

Consolidation

Buying from several suppliers? I collect everything and ship as one parcel. Usually cheaper.

Shipping & tracking

Quoted upfront by destination and weight. No surprises added later.

Repeat orders

Once a product is confirmed, reorders are 5% each — same supplier, same spec.

Pricing

Everything, written down.

No monthly fee. No subscription.

Supplier verification
One time only. Not per order, not per country.
$30
Service fee per order
5% of the goods value. Minimum $8 per order.
5%
Shipping
Quoted separately. You approve it before I ship.
At cost
Goods
Paid at the price on the product page I send you.
At cost

No fee for asking questions. The quote is free.

Straight talk

I will also tell you when a product will not work.

A cheap buy price can be the most expensive mistake in sourcing. If the quality does not match the price you plan to sell at, your customers will tell you — in reviews and returns.

Example. Sourcing at $3 to sell at $30 is a 10× markup. At that gap, buyers expect a $30 product and receive a $3 one. That is where returns and chargebacks come from.

My rule. Before we order, I ask what you plan to sell it for and where. If the numbers do not line up, I say so — and suggest a better buy price. That advice is free, and it is usually worth more than the order.

FAQ

Questions I get every week.

Do you have an Alibaba storefront?

No, and it would not help you. I am not a trading company reselling goods to you — I am a personal agent buying on your behalf. That structure is exactly why the fee is 5% instead of 15–20%. Happy to show order history and payment records instead.

Is the $30 charged once or on every order?

Once. $30 at the beginning only. It does not repeat per order, and it does not change by destination country.

What if the goods arrive damaged or wrong?

I check and photograph everything before it ships, and I work with suppliers who accept returns. If something is wrong at the source, I chase the supplier and give you the evidence. What I cannot control is whether your selling price matches market expectations — that part I flag before we order.

Do you handle branded or copyrighted items?

No. I do not source counterfeit or unauthorised branded goods. It creates customs risk for you and legal risk for both of us. I will tell you straight away if a request falls into that category.

How do I pay?

Agreed before the first order, in steps: goods and verification fee first, shipping after you approve the photos.

How fast is it?

Depends on the product and destination. Typical door-to-door transit is 5–12 working days after dispatch. I will give you the exact estimate with your quote.

Start here

Send me the product you are looking for.

A screenshot, a link, or just a description. I will come back with the price, the shipping estimate and the total — in one message, before you commit to anything.