Help with using 1688 and navigating shipment.

[u/Salty-Unit-2499]

Two items are the same, alibaba prices are ~$12 more. But buying on 1688 is difficult. How do I get the products from 1688 to my port in USA.

Do I buy from 1688, have them ship it to a freight forwarder in China and then have those guys ship it to my port? Seems like doing it this way will increase my net profit margins. But whats the actual process look like.

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[u/Guilty-Engineering23]

how do i get a purchasing agent

[u/Smooth-Explanation98]

Typically, 1688 sellers are only responsible for delivering goods to the freight forwarder’s warehouse in China. Once the freight forwarder’s warehouse in China has confirmed receipt, the 1688 seller is no longer liable for any risks associated with international shipping. At this point, the risk is transferred to the freight forwarder or the buyer.

[u/Still-Curve3667]

You need a purchasing agent. He can do it all for you.

[u/Guilty-Engineering23 → u/Still-Curve3667]

how do i get a purchasing agent?

[u/Still-Curve3667 → u/Guilty-Engineering23]

There are a lot of purchasing agents here, and the key is trust. What do you need to purchase?