Canton Fair China Export and Import Fair tips, overview and walkthrough

[@SuperMoreno22]

Thank you Lamar for getting back to me so fast. I would check your workshop out. So do teach everything from how to start to how to run the business? Thank you again for answering me those questions

[@lamar_duffy]

Yep that’s right. A full A to Z on everything you need to know about how to launch and sell a product on amazon. Plus access to my inner circle mastermind! Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@SuperMoreno22]

Lamar Charles - Amazon FBA Launchpad for sure, thank you

[@ahmedsohail67]

Thanks man for providing information

[@lamar_duffy]

Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@andychan1882]

Sohail Ahmed hey there, I’m local people in Guangzhou, any question you can ask me

[@angelasegun4369]

Thanks for sharing this video. It was very informative. Do you think it would be a good idea to attend the upcoming Mega Show in HK in October?

[@lamar_duffy]

It all depends on your goals! I haven’t been to the mega show tho. I would say that if you have been to the canton fair then I might try a different fair to see some new suppliers.

[@kimstayshungry]

Hey Lamar, thanks for the helpful videos about the Canton Fair! Will you be there at this upcoming one for phase 2 again?

[@lamar_duffy]

Hi Kim. No I will not be at the canton fair this month. Maybe next time :)

[@ruthmcd4561]

Fantastic video, thanks so much for sharing!

[@lamar_duffy]

Thanks for watching and your feedback Ruth!

[@Blaticosa]

Hi I was wondering about your stay how much was is and it was a flat ? It's was good ? Also the price?

[@lamar_duffy]

Hello there! Its actually quite inexpensive! If you stay away from the convention center (we stayed in an Airbnb a few miles away) and take the subway, you will be able to find a cheap place. All of the food around the city is also good and inexpensive as well! You can travel to China (or anywhere really) on a budget that works for you. Flights are the most expensive.

[@SuperMoreno22]

Lamar I just watched your video, and I think is pretty awesome. I have a bunch of question. I would like to start my own business as retail and I was wondering is it good idea to go to the Canton Fear to check products out. I have no idea how to start o what product to sell, you know. I tried to register to the canton fear on their website but apparently I have to apply for a budget first then I believe I have to wait some time before the badge. Now do I need to have a business in order to attend the fear? and my other question is, About how much did you spent in order to attend the fear? and what do you do? if you don't mind to answer. Thank you

[@lamar_duffy]

Hi Ernesto! When you say "retail business" do you mean online or offline? You could easily fill a offline store with products from the canton fair. If you are talking about an online business, you would be better off doing market research first so that you know what types of products/factories you need to find. Otherwise you will be very overwhelmed. I do cover those topics extensively within my course: lamar.podia.com/amazon-fba-launchpad-course Yes, you need to have a business in order to attend the fair and you do need to "wait" for them to approve you. You can do the trip inexpensively depending on how comfortable you are in a foreign country that doesn't speak that much english. Ex. taking local buses vs high speed trains, staying in a Westin vs airbnb, taking the cab vs the subway to and from the fair. There are so many factors it's hard to say how much it will cost for sure. Here is a rough idea on my experience: high speed train from HK to Guangzhou = ~$50-75, Airbnb $75/night, $10-15/per meal/per person, subway to and from fair $1. Hope that helps!

[@henriettatan]

I will be heading to the Canton fair to the phase 2 and 3 in October. I booked a place in Hong Kong thinking I’ll spend one day in canton for each phase and take the train back at night. Do you think that’s too rush? I know people who’ve spent single days and some who have spent a week there. What are your thoughts? Thanks

[@lamar_duffy]

I think you will be very tired to commute from HK. The fair is enormous and you will be walking all day. There are a lot of hotels right next to the complex that are very convenient. How many days you spend there depends of what product categories you’re interested in seeing. The first time I went I wanted to see everything and that was almost impossible within the 4 days.

[@henriettatan]

Lamar Charles - Amazon FBA Launchpad thank you so much!

[@jadepurp4411]

Is the Canton Fair for Textiles on May 1, 2019 at the same place?

[@lamar_duffy]

Hey Jade! Likely. You’d have to check the canton website for the correct Phase for textiles.

[@rounatara8885]

Hi thnks for video , i wanted to know if they sell wholesale plus size women clothing

[@lamar_duffy]

Definitely Rouna! You can find pretty much anything at the canton fair!

[@kiyanriahi]

how much is it for airbnb during the fair time.

[@lamar_duffy]

Hi Kiyan! Our Airbnb was about 60$/night which is pretty reasonable for what we got (loft apartment with two beds, shower, kitchen, etc) in the center of the city. You can also find cheaper - there are a good amount of options in Guangzhou. From our place, it was about 30 minutes by subway to the canton fair!

[@kiyanriahi]

Lamar Charles very nice how long were you in Guangzhou for. When is the next time you will be in China and how to get in contact with you.

[@lamar_duffy]

I was there for 2 weeks. Basically phase 2 and 3 of the canton fair! I probably will not be back in Guangzhou until the next canton fair Spring or Fall..

[@kiyanriahi]

Lamar Charles do you have wechat or whatsapp by the way.

[@lamar_duffy]

Hi Klyan, I would prefer to keep questions and comments public below the youtube videos so that everyone can learn from each other in the community. This is a very effective way to help share knowledge and motive each other! Happy to discuss here :) or under another video.