{"id":143,"date":"2026-11-01T01:30:34","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T01:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1688fulfill.com\/how-to-buy-from-1688\/"},"modified":"2026-11-01T01:30:34","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T01:30:34","slug":"how-to-buy-from-1688","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/1688fulfill.com\/fr\/how-to-buy-from-1688\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Buy from 1688 as an Overseas Buyer"},"content":{"rendered":"
\nHome<\/a>\n \/ How to Buy from 1688 as a Foreigner<\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n
\nTHE BUYING GUIDE<\/span>\n

How to Buy from 1688 as an Overseas Buyer<\/h1>\n\n

Find products, confirm specifications and choose how to manage payment, warehouse handling and delivery. Here is a practical starting point for international buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/section>\n

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Six steps to your first shipment.<\/h2>\n\n
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    Shortlist products<\/h3>\n\n\n

    Save the exact listing and variant you want. Record the quantity, materials, colours, dimensions and packaging requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/li>\n

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    Confirm supplier terms<\/h3>\n\n\n

    Check minimum order quantities, stock availability, sample options and domestic dispatch arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/li>\n

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    Review your buying plan<\/h3>\n\n\n

    Choose who will handle supplier communication, ordering and payment. Confirm the price and charges before committing.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/li>\n

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    Receive and check goods<\/h3>\n\n\n

    Match arriving packages to your order. Agree inspection scope and review any discrepancies before shipping overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/li>\n

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    Consolidate and measure<\/h3>\n\n\n

    Decide how packages should be combined or protected. Use the final packed dimensions and weight to compare freight.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/li>\n

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    Approve international delivery<\/h3>\n\n\n

    Confirm the destination, route, customs responsibility, duty treatment and delivery exclusions. Keep the dispatch details and tracking reference.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n\n

    Direct buying or an agent?<\/h2>\n\n
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    Task<\/th>\nBuying directly<\/th>\nUsing an agent<\/th>\n\n<\/tr>\n\n<\/thead>\n
    Supplier communication<\/th>\nYou confirm specifications and resolve changes.<\/td>\nLocal coordination supports the purchase.<\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n
    Payment<\/th>\nYou arrange a supported supplier payment route.<\/td>\nPayment arrangements and charges are agreed through the agent.<\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n
    Receiving & inspection<\/th>\nYou arrange a China receiving and checking solution.<\/td>\nWarehouse receiving and agreed checks can be coordinated.<\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n
    Consolidation & freight<\/th>\nYou manage packing and forwarding arrangements.<\/td>\nWarehouse handling and international delivery can be planned together.<\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n\n<\/tbody>\n\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

    Choose based on the amount of coordination you can handle, the order requirements and the full delivered cost.<\/p>\n\nExplore the buying agent service<\/a>\n\n<\/section>\n

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    Write a product brief that survives translation.<\/h2>\n\n\n

    A link is a starting point. Record the selected variant, quantity per size or colour, materials, measurements, acceptable tolerances and packaging requirements. Save reference images together with the written description. If a listing changes, a saved brief makes it easier to identify what you actually approved.<\/p>\n\n\n

    Ask the supplier to resolve unclear details before payment. Similar product photos can represent different materials or specifications. For an unfamiliar product, review sample availability and whether the sample matches the proposed bulk order.<\/p>\n\n\n

    Work through a multi-supplier example.<\/h2>\n\n\n

    Suppose you want two variants from one seller and packaging from another. Keep separate order references, quantities and domestic tracking numbers. Agree whether the packaging should be applied, kept separate or retained for later use. The final packed shipment may differ substantially from the supplier listing dimensions.<\/p>\n\n\n

    If one delivery is delayed, choose whether to wait or dispatch the available goods. Review the storage and extra shipment cost before changing the plan. This is why a consolidation instruction should describe both the intended final shipment and what to do when an item is missing.<\/p>\n\n\n

    Use approval points to control changes.<\/h2>\n\n
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    Before this step<\/th>\nCheck this first<\/th>\n\n<\/tr>\n\n<\/thead>\n
    Supplier payment<\/th>\nExact products, stock or production arrangement, order value and payment charges.<\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n
    Warehouse checks<\/th>\nScope, reference specifications, photo requirements and sampling or coverage.<\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n
    Repacking<\/th>\nRetail boxes to retain, protection required and products that must stay separate.<\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n
    Dispatch<\/th>\nMeasured cartons, freight scope, delivery address, import responsibilities and cost changes.<\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n\n<\/tbody>\n\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

    When a check finds a discrepancy.<\/h2>\n\n\n

    Compare the evidence with the agreed brief. Identify which products and quantities are affected, then decide whether to request clarification, a return, a replacement or another agreed resolution. Supplier eligibility, domestic transport and additional handling can affect the available choices.<\/p>\n\n\n

    Do not dispatch disputed goods simply because the rest of the shipment is ready. Give a clear instruction about holding, splitting or proceeding, and review the related cost before approval.<\/p>\n\n\n

    Build your first order around a complete cost.<\/h2>\n\n\n

    Separate product value, China domestic delivery, purchasing and payment services, inspection, warehouse work, international freight and import-cost treatment. A lower supplier price can be offset by packaging volume or additional coordination. Compare the whole order using the same specifications.<\/p>\n\n

    \nReview the cost components<\/a>\nPlan supplier payment<\/a>\nChoose inspection checks<\/a>\nCombine supplier orders<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

    First-order questions.<\/h2>\n\n
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    \nShould I start with a small order?+<\/span><\/summary>\n\n

    A smaller order or sample may help you assess a product and the buying process, but compare its total delivered cost. Supplier minimums, sampling terms and freight efficiency vary by order.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/details>\n

    \nCan the supplier ship directly overseas?+<\/span><\/summary>\n\n

    Ask the individual supplier. Do not assume an international delivery service is included in a domestic listing. If you use a China receiving address, plan the onward shipment separately.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/details>\n

    \nDoes inspection replace product compliance checks?+<\/span><\/summary>\n\n

    No. Agreed warehouse checks address a defined scope. Product certification, laboratory testing and destination compliance requirements need separate consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/details>\n

    \nWhat should I save after dispatch?+<\/span><\/summary>\n\n

    Keep the approved brief, quote, payment references, inspection evidence, packing measurements and dispatch details together. These records make later questions easier to reconcile.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

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    Ready to planyour next 1688 order?<\/h2>\n\n\n

    Tell us what you want to source. Let\u2019s map out the rest.<\/p>\n\nPrepare your sourcing request<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n

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    Three things to start with.<\/h3>\n\n\n
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    1. Product links or screenshots<\/li>\n\n\n
    2. Quantities and specifications<\/li>\n\n\n
    3. Destination country and city<\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Learn how to buy from 1688 as an overseas buyer: confirm products, arrange payment, inspect goods, consolidate orders and plan international shipping.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-143","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t