Buying From Global Sources

[chiod_O]

Hi Guys

I read a post ealier regarding Globalsources.com and Admin replied saying that he has bought from there previously.

I was just wondering if they are any good.
Did anyone ever get ripped by these guys that sell on there?

Also we guys cant afford to buy whole container loads. Anyone have an idea of how they sell just 1 or 2 of an item.

Regards

[admin]

chiod_O,

I have a number of good contacts from Global Sources and haven't been ripped off by any seller before.

All the ones I contacted are all legit and have traded fine. However, that is not to say that EVERYONE on there is legit. The ones I contacted are.

Some advice for you if you want to get into that area:

1. Ask lots of questions. The ones that answer are the ones that know what they're talking about and want your business.

2. Ask for their website address and make a 'surprise' phone call to their office to make sure that the person actually works there!

3. Ask for SAMPLES. You can then get away with ordering 2-5 units instead of a container full. Sample prices will be higher than the quoted price as you are not ordering in quantity. Worst case, if you get ripped off, at least it's only for a small amount.

4. Ask for a CHEAPER price and say another supplier can supplier it cheaper. The quoted price is not necessarily the best price they can give you.

Hope that helps.