What Is Alibaba, Is It Right For You, And Is It Where You Should Get Sublimation Blanks?

[@NightmareJunkie]

Thanks so much for doing this video! Im new to the tumbler business, but you answered my questions I was looking for! Thanks :) Great Video!

[@industrialfringe953]

I’m glad I answered your questions. Since I released that video, some things have changed a little bit. A lot of the distributors that distribute through Alibaba now have US warehouses. The downside is, because they’re not going directly through Alibaba, you don’t have the Alibaba assurance. However, their prices are almost as cheap, and you can get your shipment in 3 to 6 days. That’s all I’m using now, as it’s just so convenient, and I don’t have to carry a larger inventory. Plus, I was able to use my contact when going through Alibaba for the US warehouse, so I knew I could trust her. Thanks for watching!

[@beekimarie]

I'm so very happy I found your channel. You perfectly explained everything...Thank you!

[@industrialfringe953]

Oh, wow, I’m SO glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@patriciaeth8749]

I ordered 25 tumblers from them, because you recommended them. They came within a week. They came from their USA warehouse. I’m looking to get the glass jars with the bamboo lids now. The process was good.

[@industrialfringe953]

I love them! I ordered the glass jars from overseas and can’t WAIT to get them! I check UPS tracking every day, just waiting for them to get off that cargo ship! Thanks for watching!

[@rachelbrown7739]

I order from alibaba a lot…verified, trade assurance and 97% or above delivery time is what I look for. I’ve learned in the craft world, people are funny about sharing their vendors and actually sell their vendors list.

[@industrialfringe953]

Yes! Verified, Trade Assurance great on time delivery, and I also look for the amount of time they’ve been in business. I feel better when they’ve been around for a little while! I cannot BELIEVE people actually share their vendor lists! That’s just crazy! Thanks for watching!

[@MsDstarr]

@@industrialfringe953 how long is a good time to be in business when looking for vendors from Alabama? Thank you

[@MsDstarr]

@@industrialfringe953 nevermind I ask my question too early you answered it in the video. My bad

[@suezuchlewski9538]

Thank you........ I love watching craftable things.. One of the reasons I started sublimation. I found Chloe a few weeks ago. I purchased her tumbler press last week and my tumblers are coming tomorrow! Chloe was so efficient and kind.

[@industrialfringe953]

Yes. Yes! And YES! All of the above! Thanks so much for watching!

[@miaa5712]

The video i needed! Thank you! I have been sitting on ordering from alibaba and really expanding my business, but your video was so good im convinced!

[@industrialfringe953]

That’s great! Continue to be cautious, but as long as you keep everything within the Alibaba umbrella and make sure they’ve been around a while and have good ratings, you should be fine!

[@juliemeshberger5305]

love alibaba! i found the sweetest distrubuitor!! i just bought a case of 50 tumblers AGAIN. i have bough the frosted ombre glass cans, glass tumblers, and regualr tumblers. they are GREAT!

[@industrialfringe953]

Yes! But remember, not all companies that ship through Alibaba are the same! I’m so glad you found a great distributor. That makes all the difference!

[@care4buddyvero436]

Thank you so much for all your videos they all have been very helpful. You are awesome.

[@industrialfringe953]

You are so welcome!

[@josec.guerrero6176]

Hello Roy this is very informative. I also use AGH and Emery is my rep. and she is great. I also have learned that it is also wise to have a backup suppler, because I needed to order a product and they have sold out.

[@industrialfringe953]

Oh, how I agree! I need to find at least one backup, but I have such great results from Chloe that it’s hard to take my blinders off and look elsewhere! Thanks so much for watching!

[@ariannaburke1033]

I have watched many of your videos. And they are very informative. I feel I'm ready to take the plunge and order from them. Hopefully I can work with Chole

[@industrialfringe953]

Best of luck!

[@TYJ419]

Great video Roy and very helpful and informative! I was shocked as you were that the Yeti cup didn't do well. I didn't realize there was a drop down on the search bar for Suppliers so thanks for that. Tracey

[@industrialfringe953]

Right?! I was (happily) shocked the Yeti didn’t right out win! Thank you so much for continuing to watch the videos!

[@eddierodriguez7000]

Hi, I just ordered a case of the 12oz dual lid sippy cups from Chloe, she's been great. I also ordered the glass jars from another rep from her same company.

[@industrialfringe953]

Fantastic! I’m checking my UPS tracking number every day for those glass jars! Thanks for watching!

[@donalynbaxter9505]

Thank you so much for sharing you answered a lot of my questions.

[@industrialfringe953]

I’m so glad! Thank you for watching!

[@oh.em.gigi_]

I’m getting my first Alibaba case of 20oz skinny sublimation tumblers on Sunday !!!!

[@industrialfringe953]

YAY!!! There’s a lot less pressure when you’re not paying $7, $8, or $9 for a tumbler!

[@oh.em.gigi_]

@@industrialfringe953 I’m so excited I’m new to sublimation because epoxy takes too much time and I’m impatient 😂 I’ve watched all your videos already lol and that’s right ! I think I can do this !!! Haha and yes you are right it’s eases my mind to know that I’m paying a fair amount going forward ! So worth it !

[@industrialfringe953]

So excited for you! Join the Facebook group so you can keep me updated on your progress!

[@oh.em.gigi_]

@@industrialfringe953 just requested !!! Eeekkkkk

[@industrialfringe953]

You’re in!

[@joebergdjproducts]

When you are making a larger quantity of tumblers, do you use your press for them? Do you think you could heat more per hour with your convection oven?

[@industrialfringe953]

Absolutely, I could heat more per hour by using the oven! For me, though, I’ve found a good routine with the press and like not having to add the time and cost for shrink wrap or additional taping. (Some people can get great results in an oven without additional tape or shrink wrap. I am not one of those people!) Currently I’m only using the oven for the bullet tumblers and a couple of odds and ends Dollar tree tests. Thanks for watching!

[@mariet3541]

Hi! Thanks for sharing all this information with us, and I hope one of these days I'll be able to purchase larger quantities from Alibaba! I saw a previous video that you had purchased sublimation mugs from Heat Press Nation before. I recently purchased their Sublicraft mugs, but the mugs I received had a faint, dull yellowish discoloration on the top and bottom of the handles. The rest of the mug was a shiny bright white. Have you had this issue before with HPN or any other suppliers with sublimation mugs? I contacted HPN, but they told me that the very faint yellow is common, and it is not a manufacturing flaw. Unfortunately, they will not pay for return shipping. Thanks in advance! 😢😢😢

[@industrialfringe953]

Marie, I have never heard of this! I get SubliCraft mugs from HPN, and I’ve never noticed a discoloration on the mugs, handles or elsewhere. Most of my designs are black text on solid white mugs, and I’m sure I would notice a discoloration. I haven’t. Did you talk with someone or communicate through email?

[@amaliatanto]

Love Patrice, she tests lots of items from different places.

[@industrialfringe953]

Yes, yes, yes! Patrice rocks!

[@angelawhiteday8945]

Your links will not send me to Facebook pages. Is there a name I can look under. Thank you

[@industrialfringe953]

Hey, Angela, I just checked, and the links worked fine for me. Try them again. If you still can’t get them to work, try searching INDUSTRIALfringe Sublimation and More!

[@TheJessica44023]

I couldn't find on the supplier's (Alibaba web) the 20 OZ skinny tumblers for the price you mention on this video. 11:16 time you said $2.60 each? I may be looking at the wrong one. : /

[@industrialfringe953]

Hey, Jessica! The price is before shipping. You have to add about $1.50 per tumbler for shipping. Search the company I mention, then contact them and ask for a quote. At the price differences some of the suppliers are offering in the US warehouses, I’ve actually been ordering from there lately. It’s a few cents more, but it’s super fast shipping and I don’t have to order as many all at once! If you’d like more info, just join the Facebook group! (Don’t forget to answer the questions and agree to the group rules!) Thanks for watching!

[@charlenelabrasca102]

Do you recommend the rubber bottoms? I didn’t get them with my order. Should I invest in them?

[@industrialfringe953]

Often times case purchases of tumblers don’t include rubber bottoms. I try my best to include them, as I just think it adds a nice touch (and helps me justify charging a premium!). I happened to order 300 extra the last time I ordered directly from China so when I buy from the Alibaba US warehouses (that often don’t include rubber bottoms), I can still include them. Thanks for watching!

[@rustydrake1828]

would you order off her direct sight

[@industrialfringe953]

I do all of my ordering from here now! www.locustsub.com/?parent_user_id=14051924&

[@nancy2371]

Thank you so much for your and Patrice recommendations of your Alibaba contact received my first order of the 20 oz tumblers and I am so impressed with the quality and speed of delivery.. I'm still waiting for another shipment for the 15oz tumblers. I appreciate your transparency and your willingness to share your contact. I enjoy watching you videos keep up them coming.

[@industrialfringe953]

I’m so glad I could help! And yes, I’m so thankful of Patrice turning me on to this supplier! Thanks so much for watching!

[@ImaCarnelus]

I’ve used this Company before (recently) and unfortunately received not so good 16oz frosted glasses. Also my Tumbler lids were defective. Same Company but different rep and my orders shipped from US Warehouses. Have you ever received a bad batch? I’m thinking maybe I just got unlucky 😏

[@industrialfringe953]

Ima, I’m so sorry to hear that happened. I’ve not had any issues with this company, and most of the people I’ve talked with have had positive results. I do know the frosted glass cans in general have been an issue for some people, but not from any specific supplier. Thanks for watching!

[@sunshinesunny8665]

Could you share who you buy from in the US, website or FB? Also Alibaba site Thank you

[@industrialfringe953]

Hey, sunshine sunny! (I absolutely love the name!!!) All of the information should be in the description. I buy all my large order of tumblers from Sichuan Technology Network and the rep is Chloe. Her Facebook group is here. facebook.com/groups/1510213972672027/?ref=share From there, you can order from the US warehouses or from overseas. (Remember to always make payments through the Alibaba app or Alibaba website!) For smaller orders, I always use rtssublimationblanks.com They’re Amazonian fast and super nice! Thanks for watching!

[@tajuana_on_a_mission]

410 items from $650 is a freaking deal. One tumbler in Michaels is $10

[@industrialfringe953]

Right! Thanks for watching!