Shopping wholesale from 1688.com is becoming a new sourcing from China business model.
Supplyia 1688 agent service can help you better connect with import requirements from 1688.com, including do payment to 1688 suppliers, do customization package for 1688 products, consolidate your 1688 orders, do quality control, choose the proper shipping method to your country and other aspects.
Supplyia will prove to be your best 1688 purchasing agent.
The 1688 Sourcing Services is a one-stop Chinese insider sourcing + international shipping solution
Browse 1688.com products gallery, select your product, and record the product link.
You can contact us via Email (enter your company’s email address), or you may add our WhatsApp. Our “1 on 1” customer service starts after we get your request with the product details you need to buy from 1688.com.
Once we get your product link, we will check it for the price, contact the manufacturer, and Calculate the shipping cost from the factory to our warehouse. And then we make the first payment, which includes all things within China.
After receiving payment from you, we purchase from 1688.com for you. Usually, we collect your product from 1688 within just three days.
When we receive the goods, we will:
After making the shipping payment, we will ship your goods as per your request. We have various shipping methods for you to choose from. For example, Ship by expresses like DHL, UPS, FedEx, SF express, or Ship by Sea freight or by air freight.
1688 buying agent fee for 1688 can range from 5-10% of the total cost of the goods, but it does not include international shipping fees. Below table is the detailed fee rate reference.
| Order Value | Service rate | Sku quantity ($0.5 for each more sku) |
| Less than $500 | $25 – $50 | <20 |
| $500 – $1,000 | 10% | <30 |
| $1,000 – $3,000 | 9% | <40 |
| $3,000 – $5,000 | 8.5% | <50 |
| $5,000 – $7,000 | 8% | <60 |
| $7,000 – $10,000 | 7.5% | <70 |
| $10,000 – $15,000 | 7% | <80 |
| $15,000 – $20,000 | 6.5% | <90 |
| $20,000 – $25,000 | 6% | <100 |
| $25,000 – $30,000 | 5.5% | <110 |
| $30,000 – | 5% | <120 |
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Rate example: 1. Suppose the value of your goods is 6000 USD, and you have 50 sku products, then your commission is $6000*8%=$480 2. Suppose the value of your goods is 6000 USD, and you have 100 sku products, then your commission is $6000*8%+$(100-60)*0.5=$500 |
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We are always pursuing a transparent agent service fee standard for 1688,
We know, a flexible charging model can better meet the needs of every B2B buyer. Consult us with your requirements.
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You must have known the reality when procedure from 1688 without 1688 agent in China.
A 1688 sourcing agent means adding a transit party between the 1688.com merchant and the purchaser, so that when the 1688 merchant cannot directly deliver the goods to the purchaser through the existing logistics methods, it can use this 1688 agency to indirectly deliver the goods to the purchaser to ensure the safety of funds.
We personally recommend that the minimum order quantity for our services should be greater than $100 because some 1688 merchants may not ship orders that are too small.
My personal suggestion is that you try video chatting with them to understand the whole process. If you don’t know how to do video chatting, please refer to our video case study with this 1688 importer.
Because we purchase from 1688 and also need to pay the suppliers in advance, I need to collect the full payment from you upfront.
Of course, I will calculate and provide you with the total cost in advance. If any items are out of stock, we will refund you accordingly.
If your order is large, we can try to negotiate a 3/7 payment term with the supplier (30% deposit, balance paid before shipment). This generally applies to orders of $5,000 USD or more per style.
Yes, we will offer some discounts according to the price list of each product according to the quantity you buy. However, if you require additional services such as repackaging and relabeling, we will charge extra.
7-10 days. Under normal circumstances, it takes 4-5 days for us to receive all goods from the time we receive your payment to the supplier. However, if there are product quality issues requiring returns or exchanges, or if we need to negotiate the delivery time with the supplier, it may be delayed by 4-5 days.
Please try to prepare your own list of the products you want to buy before consulting an agent. A good agent can offer better solutions and will value you more once you have a clear purchase order. You can refer to the following video examples.
Regarding 1688 agent refunds: We will pre-estimate all costs for the products linked in your order. In the event of later discovering product refunds or shortages, we will update the billing. The refund can be provided to you or utilized for your next batch of orders.
Regarding 1688 agent quality control: You are aware that the products are of your selection. When choosing lower-priced products, there is a higher risk of quality issues. However, we are unaware of whether you are seeking A-grade, B-grade, or C-grade products. Our role is to check for major quality defects such as damage, missing items, and basic adjustments. What you should do is attempt to place small orders to assess whether the goods meet your requirements, or compare products from different suppliers.
Regarding 1688 agent commissions: It may appear that the fees we charge are high, but they are, in fact, quite reasonable. Whether you order one or ten thousand products, our involvement may entail communication with suppliers, continuous phone calls to coordinate shipping, and handling returns and exchanges. These processes involve collaboration between the warehouse, finance, and our sales team.
About Bank Transaction Fees: Since our profit margins are transparent, you will be responsible for the bank transaction fees when sending money to us. We offer various payment methods, with bank transfers being the most cost-effective. Of course, if you have concerns, you can use Alibaba’s Trade Assurance for the transaction.
Regarding Infringing Products on 1688: The platform’s review on 1688 is not very strict, which leads to the presence of many infringing products. However, we may not be aware of many of these infringing products. Once we identify infringing products, we will inform you, and if you insist on purchasing them, we will confirm the risk with the logistics provider in advance. However, we cannot guarantee 100% certainty regarding the risk of infringement because we are not aware of every product’s infringement status.
Regarding 1688 Agent Packing List: As a 1688 agent, we are responsible for counting and packaging the goods properly for you (with some exceptions, such as cheap, small-sized, and large-quantity products). We can assist in shipping the goods directly to you or to your freight forwarder in China.
Regarding the Completion Time of 1688 Agent: 1688 agents typically require approximately 7-15 days to complete the order processing and shipping tasks. Under normal circumstances, the goods from suppliers are received continuously within 4-8 days. In the following week, there will be continuous order checking, inventory counting, and return/exchange procedures.
