5 Things to Do BEFORE Working With Chinese Dropshippers & Suppliers (Aliexpress & Alibaba Tips)

[@pinkhouz1971]

Thank you for an informative video .. I would like to summarize for future reference .. 1- Suppliers who participated in Tradeshow ( Longterm history and quality products ) 2- Avoid pictures with models ( they could sue ) 3- Check who you're working with ; a MANUFACTURER (BEST), a trade company or a wholesaler 4- Recapping agreements (ask specific questions with detailed specs ) 5- Prioritize products that have multiple manufacturers ( make sure to avoid those likely to go out of business )

[@task4store-shopifysmalltas667]

Thanks for Summarization 😀

[@TheSimpleDudeOne]

unique content like always.. not all the other recycle garbage from ''gurus'' that provide ''value'' . Good job Sarah

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[@GwenetteWriterSinclair]

Sara, you are absolutely amazing. One of the only people I have found that actually teaches important info in every video - even though the videos are free. Also, your promo of your paid course(s) is always very short and professional. I truly appreciate your approach, your knowledge and your personal style Sara. Thank you very much.

[@rohit1697]

+1 👆

[@Ava-kn2bi]

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[@helpvid]

Thank you so much for this, I remember watching this video over a year ago. It inspired me to do FBA, 16 months later I’m mortgage free and have a steady 7k per month income. Thank you 🙏

[@whulfz0r81]

Your videos have their own fantastically unique quality and production to them that makes them above and beyond anything I've yet come across. Thank you for sharing as I'm sure you're helping myself and many many others. Love and thanks from us to you!

[@drummermomcjs]

Once again Sarah, great information. I am blessed by the amount of information that I have gained through your videos, I am most thankful for having found your channel.

[@Sunshine33333]

Thank you Sarah, love the part about using the model photos, I never thought of that, thank you so much for the awesome tips!

[@TiffanysBunnyGang]

I just had a grand opening for my first Shopify store, the Bunny Outlet, and this video was very helpful. I am doing pretty good so far. Turning 30 to 50% profit while keeping cost of items low.

[@KareemJSanders]

Hello tiffany I was wondering do you have any pointers that you wouldn't mind sharing I'm very interested in starting my own company also

[@TiffanysBunnyGang]

Kareem Sanders I just used Shopify & Oberlo shopping from AliExpress & printify. So far it’s going really well. I’m doing free shipping for US & Free international shipping on orders over $25. I’m advertising on Facebook groups & using Facebook ads. I still have some things to work on like my descriptions. I started updating them but I haven’t finished.

[@TiffanysBunnyGang]

Gobblarr I’m drop shipping so I don’t have stock on hand that I will have to price cut. My prices are fairly competitive with amazon too. I put a lot of items in my store that you cannot find at your local pet store & I compare with amazon pricing before adding it to my store. I also offer custom or personalized bunny items which makes my store unique.

[@KareemJSanders]

@tiffany's thank you I will check your store out

[@periwinkle4345]

It appears your website is "unavailable" via Shopify. Hope all is well. :(

[@PatisserieRoyale]

You are my favorite dropshipping teacher! Thank you Sarah!

[@stanmuller2870]

Interesting, never thought about the trade show aspect. Good info!

[@haroldwestrich3312]

Many times the misunderstanding is not only the language. Culture is also a part of it. It is not considered "Polite" or "Acceptable" to question authority and (like it or not) as a "Buyer" you are not an authority figure and will command a respect that means the sales reps will NOT question you or tell you information that you may have forgotten to ask about (No matter how simple or obviously important that information is). STATISTICALLY speaking, most Chinese company representatives I worked with tend to do ONLY the work they are asked to do. When I get a supplier who gives several pieces of information that I did not ask for, I STICK WITH THEM LONGER!!! FYI> I lived in Taiwan for two years and have been dropping in and out of China to source components for about 10 years. Be careful with TRANSLATE programs because they generally do not take into account the CULTURAL differences and can not translate SLANG. (english slang or Chinese slang) I suggest that when you re read your correspondence to them, you reduce the number of words as much as possible. It may feel a little condescending, but Chinese speakers do use their language in a more direct and simple way than American English.

[@garicrewsen1128]

So THIS is why, imo, the CC translation of [pick any language] to English (in the KZbin screen) is so atrocious!? You'd think they'd have their hallowed AI taking care of slang and cultural differences between the languages. Thanks for posting your comment. Seemingly little tips like yours are worth pounds and pounds of gold. Cheers!

[@moo2983]

Do you mean as a buyer ' you are authority figure'. Since you completed the statement with : 'you will command lots of reapect'. Hence the' Not' in the statement is a bit confusing for me. Kindly clarify. Thanks

[@roncee1842]

Dear Ms. Sarah. Thank you for your sharing of quality information. I adore you, in a non-creepy strictly grateful manner.

[@supremelysoigne]

WOWWWWWWWWWWW! This is the best Alibaba things to know video I've come across!!! THIS video had been EXTREMELY informative and helpful! Thank you, my friend!💐 I will check out the rest of ur videos.

[@Warfieldization]

I think she’s the best in the game KZbin wise. I have not purchased her content yet.

[@fybob13]

As always, you have provided useful information. I'm having trouble getting started and so far have only lost money. I lost money on Ebay because I didn't realize how much they charged to keep relisting. (My mistake) . I have also ordered 3 sample products from Alibaba and although each sample only cost a few dollars, the cost of the product and shipping was about $45.00 each. Only one of the products was worth trying to resale. So, working of a budget I'm being very cautions ! And just as a side note, I think you would be a perfect fit as a Bond girl ! Have a great day.

[@aBetterWorldTogether]

Very good video (and been living 8ys in China). Here to refresh knowledge and I must say I agree with most points you’re making! Good job again (adding speaking Chinese is A BIG plus to negociate better prices in Alibaba).

[@jackytang3683]

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[@Aqiservice]

Hi David, which city did you live in that 8 years in China?

[@thecarriewestbayfanclub]

Best information that I never would have thought of myself.

[@chrissaenz2482]

Good job Sarah, love your content! I found this american brand - WMP eyewear and added eyewear to my fashion shop. It was really winning strategy for me.

[@familyguyathome]

Love your energy and your accent! Keeps me engaged. Gotta show your videos to my daughters, you are a role model. "Dont look for a boss, look to be the BOSS!"

[@cherishtraveling760]

im new to the game. this was really helpful, thanks so much !

[@wowareyouseriouserightnow]

Thanks for all the great stuff, I appreciate your channel...... My only complaint is you don't make more videos on how to find good products for dummies.

[@DaveCeeRocker]

Hey Sarah. Another great video as always. I buy phone cases from several suppliers directly and I find the level of English grammar to vary somewhat. Without sounding patronizing or condescending, I tend not to elaborate with my queries and thus I use broken English. I know that English is taught as a second language now in China and in all fairness my conversations are very good with the agents, however it doesn't hurt not to roll off on some grammar mission lol. Ask your question clearly and to the point and if the agent doesn't understand fully, then re-word your query more directly, but always get a reply from them to say that they understand, so that you can come back to the conversation at a later date if you're using Skype. (lol some Chinese agents have spoken with better grammar then me sometimes!) All the best guys :)

[@couchgamingnews9379]

I dont intend to do any of this Your just entertaining to watch 👍

[@gvidobrauns7535]

Hello, and thank you for your video's. My biggest scarcity is the shipping times.

[@stevedowling1960]

Thanks Sarah, Just added most of those tips to my check list, gonna start putting my shop together today 🙂

[@WholesaleTed]

Congratulations on taking action!

[@JeremyFisher711]

Unbelievably helpful. Ridiculously charming.

[@timjoyt9088]

Wholesale Ted Sarah, I love every video I've watched so far! Even though you claim some of the topics you cover as "boring" or "unsexy" they are necessary and relevant, and I greatly appreciate you for doing so, and the way you present them has always been upbeat and enjoyable to see, thank you and keep up the good work! P.S. I'm about 1 video away from buying the camera lens coffee mug, potentially unintended sales tactic, but I'm sold! 😉

[@celtpro]

Love how Sarah gave a great picture of not being fair to Chinese manufacturers. I something similar to someone just the other day when they stated about not trusting certain medical professionals. I also thought it extremely unfair and explained to the person why it was not fair to state what they did. It all boils down to us to educate ourselves first before we can pass judgement. In the case of a manufacturing product request samples first, in a case of health advice or something similar, turn to forums and other people that know and understand about a condition for advice. Just like would you consult your bank manager for investment advice if they were not an Independent Financial Advisor, or a Cardologist for advice about Scoliosis.

[@garicrewsen1128]

Thanks for this. All info is still current and pertinent, and this video is a great piece of advice and, even though am a n0ob to the dropship business, I highly recommend this video as what she covers is the same a year later. -Unfortunately, following the E-Book link, did not produce a free download as I hit a pay wall (you can link and find out what's up yourselves, not gonna knock anyone's market plan; I don't have the experience or savvy to) and that always bums me out.- But the video is gold, especially for anyone new to 'the business'. Cheers! *EDIT: so check it out, I was hasty in my words and thoughts about the E-book/paywall thing. A download link from Wholesale Ted, for the FREE E-book arrived in my email just after I finished Sarah's video on the 7 mistakes teenage Sarah made in her new business (which is also pure gold, and at least for me, linked pic-in-pic at the end of the above video) and had it saved to Google Drive in less than 30 seconds after following the email link. My bad. GG Sarah.

[@Trazynn]

Press F to pay your respects to the original inventor of the camera lens coffee mug. Whoever he or she may be.

[@khuramr8244]

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[@khuramr8244]

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[@gregsentertainment]

One of the best vids I've seen in a while! Thanks for all the info and great presentation!

[@94dpowers]

I really enjoy your videos! Watching from a deployed location. Subscribed.

[@doyoueatrocks]

This is such a great video. The only thing I would add to this is that you need to check the quality and safety laws of your supply too country. ie. kids toys need to be complaint with health and safety laws. Australian laws are quite strict compared to china and this could get a person into quite a lot of business troubles, so never neglect your legal responsibilities. I loved this video so much, subscribed and liked!!

[@shawnbain1904]

The places that produce Gucci, also makes the knock-offs. So - you can find quality products, but you need to do your research.

[@keeferrick9654]

But what must be realized, is that while they show you a bootleg version of the legitimate thing; they don't necessarily want to sell that to you, they are showing you what they can do. They want repeat business and they want a fast heavy hitting client so they get more orders.

[@StuffedBox]

Great tip, still relevant even though it's over a year old

[@rrdevries100]

Sourcing locally is usually the best option since you can know the quality beforehand. With Chinese companies, you are rolling the dice.

[@WholesaleTed]

How many common goods are produced locally? Very few. In Western countries, our manufacturing is focused mostly on high level goods, and so sourcing locally isn't an option. If you are sourcing common good locally, oftentimes they were originally imported from China and you are buying from a wholesaler!

[@rrdevries100]

The main problems I've noticed with Chinese goods is either the quality of the materials (especially plastics) and the tolerances, usually off by a few microns. Initially no one will notice but it greatly affects the durability over time. Granted, no one will do research on an item that costs a few bucks but no one wants to be stuck with bad product either.

[@scarystoriesafterdark]

You're always so incredibly helpful! Thank you so much :)

[@JohnODonovan1]

You've outdone yourself this time.

[@zaidanstore1347]

hey miss u missed some thing in TIP#2. rather then buying a product. u can directly contact the owner and make them offfer for using their pictures. that might be an relevant option😎 learning alots from ur channel. keep posting 👍🏽

[@sahil_khalifa]

Sarah: My favourite dropshipping guide

[@rocko777p.8]

I learn a lot from watching your videos! Thank you!

[@gavp1336]

One of the best channels on KZbin for online selling! I was just wondering, for generic brands/unbranded goods, can I list my business name as the the manufacturer and brand when listing the item on Amazon?

[@caretwins24]

Thank you soooo much! You are my number one person I watch! I appreciate it so much! Watching from Arrowsmith, Illinois:)

[@kevinw.weiser9820]

Well done! Succinct, informative and entertaining. Thank you Sarah, you rock!

[@itismemara]

Amazing content ! Appreciate the details in all your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@emulatorretro]

This is the first video of yours that I have found, and I must say it was enjoyable to watch and not dry. Loved the accent as well. Now to join the Drop Shipping club. I just hope I can start this thing for under $100. Not looking to make a fortune....just enough to supplement the tax increase levied on me by my city for my property because of the company I work for. *sigh*. Good Job!

[@sundazechannel]

Thank you for showing is the pros, but especially the cons. Making us smarter. Thank you so much

[@agentet6335]

I love your incredible tips!! Thank you so much for your hard work!! :D

[@heyhey3196]

Informative. Thank you I'll legit share these videos with people. Thanks for the true honest and simple explanation. More people need to make content like this

[@brailwolf]

Alibaba can be tricky for new people,, but I found some great trade companies and manufacturers . I'm expanding my company to include three wheeled vehicles now .

[@someone-gn9kx]

Thanks Sarah, very informative and helpful. One request, please make a short video on Tariff war with China (how it will impact us). I believe this is a threat to our seller community.

[@WholesaleTed]

I actually talked about that last week! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGnOg6popdGspLs

[@EvanTateMusic]

Many thanks, Sarah! One point; even though the company may have been at a trade show, keep your eyes open nonetheless. I attend the Music Trade Show in Frankfurt, Germany often and I've encountered many Chinese manufacturers of saxophones. Most are qualitative very good, but I've met one saxophone model that was sooooo horrible, it should have been embarrassing to take it to a trade show. Just for the info, I've met an American company once with a semi-german name that had produced a pretty awful sax as well. Anyway, great stuff!

[@SoothingChord]

This video is gold

[@RoselomonTV]

I've learned a lot from you. Thanks so much. Can you talk more about eBay and dropshipping?

[@WholesaleTed]

Check out this video, in it I discuss why I don't like dropshipping on ebay or amazon: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4Gup4GKod5qhsk

[@hallobyebye699]

What is dropshipping??

[@cheeguanteo9828]

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[@cheeguanteo9828]

@@hallobyebye699 Dropshipping means the supplier will pack and send your ordered product to the destination according to your requirement.

[@fransbotha5766]

The queen of dropshipping

[@spacedog_80]

Just a tip on the product pictures. If you use the generic Aliexpress or Alibaba pictures or any stock photos, Google will see it as a replicated (non-original) content and it will downrank your site and posting in the search result.

[@marcoapdias]

A lot o great tips! I'm just starting and your videos are helping me very much! Thanks a bunch! Cheers!

[@himilcelora5200]

Great video, great help, thank you so much. First time I watch your videos, I'm already subscribed.

[@77tropic]

Fantastic stuff. Without all of the fluff. Lol. No, seriously, you're amazing. Subbed

[@einsteindrieu]

You teach me the most Sarah.

[@jeanbernardo2007]

You're awesome Sarah. Thanks for your videos! Godbless! 😍

[@lifeisnot4yo]

Your facial expressions are extarordinary. Love them. So cute, unique and beautiful.

[@emaiinternational4314]

Clear and logical mind, good work!! Chinese product, one of the best.

[@hussainsedighi9939]

I love your accent and dialogue

[@ebicosmetic787]

We produce aluminum bottles, perfume atomizers, cigar tubes, etc. You can see us on alibaba

[@adultshit7081]

THAT IS GOLD! THANK YOU FOR THE INFOS!!!

[@task4store-shopifysmalltas667]

Sara, amazing video as always! Great tips 👍😀👍

[@Dan-tq8py]

Very informative. Beautiful spokesperson. Thanks

[@lennarthoekveen9339]

Great tips, great channel! Subscribed instantly

[@thinklife8811]

Really great video Sarah!.....You really inspired me on starting a dropshipping buz…..thanks a lot......

[@scotttovey]

Great tips Sarah. 👍👍👍

[@mdsirazulhoque4146]

THANKS FOR YOUR VALUABLE TIPS !

[@KhalidKamalReasonbeforepassion]

I hear many gurus talk about finding good suppliers. I have no experience in drop shipping but I am relying that nearly 100 million products included in offering of Aliexpress will offer sufficient variety of prices, design, color, sizes, materials, construction coupled with units sold to let me decide the products I want to feature in my store. Why would I go investing time and effort in finding and dealing with independent suppliers. Please clarify.

[@shivamm3401]

Thanks for such useful knowledge! it's very helpful. ps. your clock needs a new battery

[@leggylasse6044]

:) dem you are good.

[@Jojoyou628]

YOU ARE GOLD

[@elorahhh]

Is there any way for you to reveal the company in China you recommended to your friend for pins? I'm looking to make pins as well and was afraid of ordering them from China for the same reason! Thank you! You're seriously the best, I'm in the process of making a store with your Ecomm Clubhouse and it's just so engaging... super super grateful.

[@souly653]

Great content, thanks because I did some mistake you said in this video, I'm going directly correct these mistakes, thanks for your video, you're amazing

[@AMPMGrind]

Love your accent. “Yees “ lol!! Thank you this is great info

[@kynmax1]

Great video ! Btw your clock from the wall doesn't work .

[@jonhorst89]

thank you this is very helpful

[@theromanflicks6744]

You should have more followers just by the accent alone 😏😉 thank you for all the Useful info.

[@mthokomashabane1696]

Hi, Can you share with us the templates you or your company use to when you place an order with the Chinese suppliers, and shipping companies.

[@kiskis4786]

Thanks Sara.

[@danielfarias9895]

Extremely useful content, thank you

[@drserag]

you are good . just go on

[@gerdtf2495]

One question: what about quality issues in regards to health? For example the water bottles you were mentioning, how can you make sure that the material does not contain any hazardous materials? As China does not care about copyright infringement, they also can get away with forking any certificates you might want to see. And just by looking at the bottle you would not know. Aside from the more implications and without being a lawyer, I am pretty sure you are legally liable for what you sell. Specially in a country like the USA, that likes to sue. What is ur take on that?

[@jmguezz3789]

Thank You Sarah..

[@sciencecurious357]

Your shows are the best

[@charlesufarlie1214]

Thanks for the great content Sarah, Regarding the dropship club while I'm sure the video content is just as good or better than the free content here on youtube I am bound to have specific questions. I am I able to ask questions directly (within reason) and get a reasonably timely response with my membership.

[@WholesaleTed]

We do not provide 1-1 support as part of The Dropship Club, otherwise we would have to charge a lot more! Sorry!

[@charlesufarlie1214]

Fair enough. :) Thanks for the quick response.

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[@acyutaatipriyajambavatidas7954]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@AandarksHobbies]

I really enjoy your videos and I can’t wait to put your information to use. We are in the process of having a logo designed and researching products but I have a question...Do you actively operate both a Shopify store and an iPage store? Thanks.

[@festaniafrunza4930]

Great info. I have a question about Aliexpress suppliers & free shipping. Shipping to United States via ePacket is not free anymore?

[@paoloangelino24]

Thank you! This is great knowledge!

[@reycaribe]

Surprised Sarah on that coffee mug pic😀

[@abckidstv-visuallearning1532]

Hi Sarah! Great video 🤟 My boyfriend tends to think the reason why the product prices are inexpensive because the Chinese force children to make these products. Is this true?

[@WholesaleTed]

It's true that they don't have anywhere near the same workers rights as the USA but the myth that its child labour is that, a myth. China has massively cleaned up its act and is working to improve the conditions, which is why prices have gone up over time. A huge part of why they are so cheap is also down to the fact that they have enormous economies of scale, and there are a lot of government factors in play that subsidise things. The shipping for Aliexpress is the price it is because governments are subsidising it, and that won't change anytime soon. Its complicated. If you are concerned you can always research the manufacturer and check if their practices are ethical.

[@theproductspecialist]

Sarah, would you suggest we do OEM branding products using our own brand or just selling without any branding or just using their own brands? Thanks, Sarah. Your explanation as always awesomely so clear. Cheers.

[@nurhannahbraim9031]

Dear ms. Sarah, Can you make a video how/tips to do blog for website E Commerce ? Thank you.

[@audreyknight26]

Hey Sarah, Really useful info. Many thanks.

[@yasirbhojani]

I have been following your channel and your channel inspired me to start my shopify store. I have two questions: I'm in the car niche and there are some products that I am not sure violate the copyright laws. For example, there is an LED light that projects the car brand's logo (such as Nissan, Honda etc.) when you open the door. I noticed the supplier has not used any photos containing the brand names, but that's the functionality. 1- If I just mention "NISSAN Logo LED" or something similar but don't post a photo with the NISSAN logo being projected but something generic (such as the "LOGO" being projected as the supplier did), would that be a violation? 2- Additionally, there are certain products that fit certain vehicles (Honda Accord for example). If I list them and the model it fits along with images of Honda Accord for example with the product installed, would that be a violation? Thanks

[@kaibaCorpHQ]

I honestly can't believe people buy stuff from Facebook ads and Shopify stores...I keep away from them like the plague.

[@gladiatorinsweats]

Unfortunately it's easy to take advantage of people who aren't super aware of just how much of what people see online is all part of an illusion and marketing ploy. I see it all the time as someone who works for a bank.

[@kaibaCorpHQ]

@@gladiatorinsweats Yeah true, the brand driven world that we live in disgusts me for the most part.

[@haywoodyoudome]

@@gladiatorinsweats That was a nice way to say "most people are so painfully stupid you wonder how they made it this far in life".