5 Things You MUST KNOW Before Buying From Alibaba
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ค. 2024
- If you’re thinking about buying from Alibaba or third party manufacturers in order for you to start your brand, in this video we share 5 things you must know in order to protect your time and money. Free PDF Guide to help with manufacturing: bit.ly/FTGU-App
Going overseas to create garments and products that can be made in your home country can be a recipe for disaster. Not only are you dealing with language barriers and shipping delays, you also risk getting an incorrect product.
Although it can be discouraging and it may seem like a daunting task, throughout this video we share the ways you can safely navigate the process to ensure you are protected. From avoiding scams on Alibaba, to securing your order with detailed tech packs. By knowing what you can negotiate and important terms you need to include in every agreement, you will be better equipped to avoid common mistakes people make when sourcing from Alibaba and large manufacturers.
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📝Taking Notes?
0:00 Intro to 5 things you need to know before buying from websites like Alibaba
0:40 Learning From Experience
1:20 Should You Source From Alibaba?
2:56 Communication Is Key (Tech Packs)
4:19 Why You Need to Have Backup Suppliers
6:09 Request Samples and Providing Feedback
7:20 Securing Your Order
13:45 How To Avoid Scams On Alibaba
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You're moving side to side so much, I feel like we're dancing!
Lol
Shifting weight from foot to foot, nervous.
😭
🤣
Yeah, you look nervous bro!
Man you lay everything out so clearly. Love your videos. Thanks a mill!!!
One IMPORTANT or should I say HUGE important thing on this process is that if you get something developed and/or manufactured over seas is that you run the BIG risk of those companies seeing that your product is a HIT and they copy it and sell it themselves. Even if you patent or trademark your item many many times those trademarks or patents are not valid overseas and you are in short, screwed.
Wouldn’t you need a llc nevertheless those circumstances? Or it wouldn’t matter.
How would you prevent this then? What would you recommend
That's why I order parts one by one, motor , alternator to spec, but made-in-china is better. Even tho they use primary the same factories.
Others see him swaying annoyingly from side to side while I'm sitting here taking notes for my business. Thanks for the free content and thanks for taking the time out of you're day :)
Focus on the content
People focus on the wrong thing for attention.
Your video was so easy to understand. I'm french, having little problem with the language, but i did understand everything you explain, perfectly. Thank you so so much !!!
This is Alben from dongguang city of China. We are the professional sourcing agent.
Your written english is perfect
" i got scam on Alibaba"
Ads pop-up: Alibaba whistling
I got that too😹😹
Lmaoo
Same!!!!
Lmao same
Wht the f***ck is that everyone been through same thing as me😂
Super helpful and informative as always! Thanks man!
John, are you a dance instructor, because I felt like we were about to start waltzing 😄. Nice info thanks 👍
😂😂😅 I’m a horrible dancer at best.
@@johnxsantos 😂 🕺
@@johnxsantos thanks for being a sport
Very informative and helpful. I mean because not everyone says helpful info you know.
You always inspire me to make my products better🙏🏾
inspirational
Inspiration is fine; just steer clear of Alibaba! It's a farce!
Camera stabilization is getting really advanced, you can hardly notice the earthquake that’s going on the entire video
Lol
Title of video: 3 things you should know before buying from alibaba
The 1st ad on the video is an alibaba ad.
😂😂😂
Really?! 🤣 they are good at targeting.
I know😂 I have this video twice and it's the first ad everytime
Yes same
same
I got that too😹😹😹
thanks for such a informative video!
Thank you sir for guiding a noob guy like me. Really appreciate that
Very helpful and exactly what i was looking for, thank you!
Thank you.
33/33/33 vs 50/50 🤔
would like more on the talk around terms and agreement planning?
This was brilliant advice 👏
Really good information.
Is your course worldwide based 🤔
This is very thorough! Great Job!!!
Thank you for this video. Very detailed and clear. Top stuff
Too bad Alibaba sucks big time!
hi thanks just like bit advice l bought carpet cleaner from alibaba for £900 & £275 postage to uk
then got told product was at dover in uk but had pay £300 more even thou l paid
now the company will not give me refund so lost £1175 and fees total £1278
what do l do as alidada not get in touch and seller not reply thanks
Thank you for the free advice
We needed this info 👌
Wonderful Informative Video, John. And you really have a high command of English, speak very fast, but extremely clear. Keep it up.
Companies have to pay to list on alibaba the odds of getting scammed when you have trade assurance are 0%
1 tip DONT BUY HUGE AMOUNTS OF PRODUCTS. you never know if it will actually sell
What would you say "a lot" is?
I keep hearing people say this but never actually say what a lot is.
@@gracegrace4789 I recommend trying first with samples. I know those cost more but much better than buying a bulk worth 1500.
I bought 50 pair of shoes to start off hope they sell
@@trendsettacobe8831 what shoes?
@@trendsettacobe8831 how’s your business going?
Very helpful. Thank you very much!
Great info John..thanks very much!
Hi! Thank you so much for the real-world information. I am a rabbit breeder and I have decided to launch my own line of rabbit care products and this helps tremendously. So many products are sold out there that are just horrendous and I know just what rabbit owners want, need and what they can't find! I am at the first step, with a product demo done and now need to find out a supplier who is willing to work with me on production. Cheers everyone.
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Good luck! How's it gone so far?
Hey John I'd like to thank you for your advices. I have subscribed to your channel and I am glad I did it. So thank you very much for that. Tell me something I really like your animated logo on the far right up of the screen while watching your videos. I like the way it goes from FROM THE GROUND UP to FTGU... Who made that to you? Do you mind giving me the contact? For my brand... Thanks in advance John. Love from France- Paris :-)
Hello, I placed an order on alibaba and they are asking about declaration amount for silicon cases. How do I figure this out?
Abort...Alibaba! There; I figured it out for you!
Can I ask you a question I’m looking at buying table saws and competing with these giant tool companies but at fraction of price can you put your brand on their tools
Your speech patterns are quite rhythmical, I think you use your body to keep up the good speed and rhythm of your talk. I didn't mind it at all, thought it made you look energised and enthused about what you were saying.
Focus on the content
For clothing, how do I know if they are not selling someone else’s design?
Dude ur making me dizzy stand still and stop swaying
That's a very good peace of advice in general. Thanks for the share.
I just got an alibaba ad while watching this
What computer program did you use to design your products?
I need more videos!!! WEEKLY, daily. WE love you!
Lol video description should have titled "5 things you should know before out sourcing a product from start to finish this has nothing to do with buying
Hi do you guys take on née design ideas from other people and help develop it
Your videos are the best bro keep it up ★
You're gem, man. Thank you!!!
If you are starting dropshipping, MAKE SURE you never buy a big batch before you even test one out as it might not sell.
I found alcohol markers on Alibaba but since i never bought from there i wasn't sure if i should have gotten them and there was a huge pack of markers for 6$, is this legit?
Thanks for the video. Subscribed 👍
im trying to buy a large item , I'm having a lot of difficulties, Alibaba make it sound like you must purchase this item with a "Letter of Credit", if that's the case how can this go wrong?
Thanks TIA.
Great video I love the information. I learned a few new things from this video
Appreciate the information. Thank you for sharing
If everything is made from China should the business owners source from second handed from the same country or should the business owner go get from over seas directly?
Do you by chance have a go by on a merchant agreement contract I can use or where I can find the language to write one up
We are the manufature on Alibaba, but customers usually can't find us because of some rules.
Hey do u think if i order a pool from alibaba worth 80$ which is like 1500$ in my country actually be delivered or is it a scam and also can i negotiate the shipping? And also whats the item u manufacture?
@@shiyamaifrad8933 $1000 shipping
Thank you for your info. I must say you are an EXCELLENT communicator. Very impressive. You have a true gift for instruction. Very clear and precise information. Thanks again!
Hi the seller is from Guangzhou, and there is even option for minium order -1 , and says she has warehouse, also she sent me video of clothes i chose and I'm kinda skeptical, i never knew about MOQ 1, ALSO the company doesn't have verified tick mark. Idk what to do but the clothes are really lovely.
Also doesn't have certifications and production certificate
What if I want to buy the Surron X, (an electric dirtbike) for myself to save a coulpe bucks from buying at MSRP, which is $3,780 shipped, i've found several bikes listed for much less but how do I make sure I get what im paying for, and to not get scammed. Can you do that on Alibaba? How would I do that?
I'm in China, I can provide most help for you, you can try to chat with me, after all, it's free
@@shunli7918 Is this account legit in alibaba shenzhen baisili electronics co., ltd
Hi guys, I'm about to launch my own private label. I heard that you need to make sure that the Alibaba supplier needs an external website that is not on Alibaba. Otherwise Amazon removes your listing, is this true?
Are the motorized equipment already assembled?
This guy is good educated businessman
did this happen to anyone when you try to order a products they give you way higher price totally different from what the price show on the webpage?
I'm in China, I can provide most help for you, you can try to chat with me, after all, it's free
How can I chat you.... On we chat or
Yes that's true.
Yes. Why is that. I'M CONFUSE... WHAT'S THE PURPOSE OF POSTING IT WITH PIC WITH CHEAP PRICE BUT WHEN U CLICK IT..
PIC PRICE - NEW PRICE..
i don't understand..
hey brother, i tried ordering from alibaba and the prices say 4.50-6.00 when i email them they give me a quote for 4600 total for 100 units???? WTF am i missing something.
I have spent so much time researching and speaking to manufacturers and still cant find the right supplier. US manufacturers are so expensive like 5k for 1 design. Can you make a video on how to find suppliers?
Hello can i talk to you??
I can help
Excellent video thanks
P. S. You would make a fantastic teacher/ instructor!! You have a gift!!
That’s true and why should hire a third part company to help you to know more about your supplier and your product, what they do includes: supplier audit, during inspection, pre-shipment inspection, loading inspection.
Very helpful thank you
Bro some of the shit they sell is extreme like they sell literally bomb squad equipment and I also saw body bags
why did u search it first of all
@@blazing5925 aye bruh I was curious
Bro u is funny😂
I saw Brazilian hair
@@uptownxans tf?they selling weaves bruh
This is very helpful
Speaking of local businesses before alibaba, does anyone have any recommendations for businesses that customize lotion tubes and jars ? American.
I know nothing about plastic containers but I would probably start by looking into American made plastic containers and track down their manufacturers.
Can I start my ecommerce business on a cheap hosting site like namecheap then migrate to siteground when my business grows?
Dissing China is like saying open Sesame but instead of getting rich , you "disappear".
This is Good information I remember DH gate and Alibaba was the only few Wholesale places that came up about 7/8 years ago when I started never trusted them AT All this is good video 🔥💪🏽
🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 thank you for watching.
Alibaba ducks! Stay away!!!
@@cardtrix1970 Who is better? Any recommendations?
Great info. Thanks
Whats the best way you find buyers for your land?
Bought my first Alibaba shipment softmore year of high school. Seemed pretty easy for me as I naturally knew what I was doing and was pretty careful aswell. My first shipment was around $700? Increased to around $3000 once u realized I could save on shipping buying in bulk and that I knew the stuff I was getting was good.
Just wanted to ask why you didn’t advise people to pay with PayPal goods and services? That 3-4% fee is small for the coverage and honestly I’m considering paying friends and family now. Suppliers have built a good reputation for me and I’m happy.
What manufacture?
I wanted to get a sample of a cup the person was selling and they wanted to charge me 30 for shipping and the 1 cup cost was $14. Is this normal?
That's the normal pricing if you only want to check the samples. However, a good Alibaba manufacturer shall return this cost once you ordered a bulk/wholesale from them. Hope this helps.
Your location plays an important role too. Try watching the Asian Warrior or Jing Sourcing here on TH-cam. They are very helpful.
@@sundaeurbano-hinder3489 do you mean Goodlife Warrior cause i can't find Asian Warrior?
@@renaldfranley2258 yes, sorry my bad. The channel is Goodlife Warrior. :)
I'm in China, I can provide most help for you, you can try to chat with me, after all, it's free
Thanks for the info
very helpful 😊
Watching this video making it more complicated lol, I know what I want I just don’t know where to get it from, the only thing I’m worry about alibaba is the shipping. Can’t find website from US showing what they got by pics like alibaba most of them wanting me to sign up first before
I see what they have, and I’m not signing up on website that I don’t even know
Think about this: "Alibaba". Do you really want to purchase from a company that calls itself Alibaba?
Do you know any companies in Australia?
How to communicate on shipping with the manufacturers. What forms to fill in U.S for import?Taxes, duties etc..?
Hey man! If I’m buying a something like a quad, does it come whole or in parts?
Vintage Quad Receivers have really gone up.on price; do your homework & be careful.
Quad-these days-is called surround sound!
Your "Free Apparel Training" funnel is broken my man. When you sign up it sends you an email that says "login" and brings you to a login page -- but in the sign up process it never provides a place to choose username or password. And if you reset the password with the same email you just used to clicked the "login" link from, It says the email doesn't exist in your database.
Great video!!!!Thanks for sharing!!!! can i buy from Alibaba even if i m not a business owner?I wanna buy 1 or 2 unit!!!
I learned a side by side dance step thank you 😊
How I buy I phone from alibaba
you the man brother from New Zealand
How much was your import tax and destination fee?
Hey I ordered a sample and the distributor has asked for my phone number so they can make a seller profile, is this safe to do so
Yes its safe
I’m trying to buy a treadmill off alibaba for personal use, but I am afraid that I might get scammed. I know the shipping fee is heigh however that’s not the issue, is ocean truck delivery a good way to receive the treadmill? Also I’ve seen a treadmill will $10 shipping through UPS. Is that my best option?
Did u buy already?
Can anyone tell me that I want to order two bicycles from alibaba can I order or not
I wanna cop some authentic jordans...anybody got any advice for me?
I noticed that when you buy more quantity of a product the price goes down why ?
Thanks for sharing 👍
Not what I was hoping for. I was wondering how good PC components are & I am thinking of wholesale & if it's worth it.
I also know, what's in the thumbnail picture does not always reflect on what you're actually getting.
Who do you recommend hiring to visit the vendors warehouse to do a quality test report for me?
And I just got alibaba ad before the video started lmao
Loooool same
I just placed a few orders from alibaba for floral wrapping paper but I’m skeptical scared. Not creating any just ordering wrapping paper and ribbons. Is alibaba a legit platform? Can I get a refund if needed? If products is damaged can I be created for? Anyone please tell me your experience?
Thanks bro
Good quick video
Hey anyone ever have the 402 error when you're trying to buy on alibaba...what can I do anybody
I can help you!
Where i live, the local manufactures are asking the price that should be asked in a store, for a completed product. If im the middle man(reseller), and taking a cut, nobody is buying. The price would get ridiculous.
Dude, why are you moving all over the place. I'm getting sea sick just watching you.
Someone else mentioned that. Never noticed! But I can see what you mean. 🙌🏽
🤣🤣🤣He's really passionate
@@johnxsantos that's ok. Keep moving . Am not distracted .Your content is excellent.
@@jab376 Yea content is really good but needs more improvement into the moving side to side. I had to just listen to him but not looking, because it was giving me anxiety.
@@Laomischka76 agree, I was like stop rocking side to side... I also had to look away and just listen.
I want to buy wholesale from Alibaba for children. How can I tell if the quality is good enough and the material is not toxic or harmful?
Before I got this video I ordered lots and I am scared now ..it’s my first time and I heard alibaba was good ..and if I may ask how do you get your items ..do they call you or do you know where to track