GETTING STARTEDYour first order on 1688
From a product link to an agreed order estimate.
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SHIPPING COSTSActual vs volumetric weight
Why a light box can cost more to ship than you expect.
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QUALITY CHECKSInspection and seller returns
What to agree before buying and check before shipping.
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BUDGETINGWhat goes into your order cost
Products, buying fees, freight and costs beyond the calculator.
Read guideCONSOLIDATIONCombining orders from several sellers
Five things to agree before packing and international dispatch.
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TRACKINGThe three stages of parcel tracking
Understand Chinese, international and local delivery references.
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Talk to our teamBlog: products for everyday needs
Practical articles on product selection, specification checks and shipping from China.
Bathroom mats and anti-slip strips: what to check before buying
Match the product to the surface, check cleaning instructions and distinguish mats from weight-bearing support.
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Record tyre markings, valve type and brake model to prepare a precise sourcing request.
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Compare materials, leak resistance, heat-retention tests and the full delivered cost.
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Compare power, energy capacity, charging and shipping requirements before ordering a power station from China.
Read article Power & lightingMini UPS for a router: check compatibility first
Check voltage, connectors, watt-hours and combined router and ONT loads before buying.
Read article Power & lightingRechargeable lighting for outages: compare brightness and runtime
Check lumens, runtime by mode, charging input and battery shipping details before ordering.
Read article Water & home safetyWater containers for home: compare materials, closures and freight
A buying checklist for water-storage containers, from food-contact documents to packed dimensions.
Read article Home & warmthWindow and door seals: order the right profile
Measure the gap, verify the supplied length and compare a small order from China with local options.
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