{"id":147,"date":"2026-11-01T01:30:34","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T01:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1688fulfill.com\/blog\/1688-minimum-order-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-11-01T01:30:34","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T01:30:34","slug":"1688-minimum-order-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1688fulfill.com\/fr\/blog\/1688-minimum-order-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding minimum order quantities"},"content":{"rendered":"
\nHome<\/a>\n \/ Understanding minimum order quantities<\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n
\nYOUR FIRST ORDER<\/span>\n

Understanding minimum order quantities<\/h1>\n\n

Practical notes for a better-informed sourcing decision.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/section>\n

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Check the minimum quantity for each product and variant. Ask whether quantities can be mixed across sizes and colours. Samples and lower-volume orders may have different prices. Confirm details with the supplier before paying.<\/p>\n\n\n

Check the minimum at variant level<\/h2>\n\n\n

A listing may show a starting quantity without explaining how it applies to individual sizes, colours or models. Ask whether variants can be mixed and whether each has its own minimum. Record the answer beside the quantity breakdown before requesting a purchase total.<\/p>\n\n\n

Review the price attached to the quantity<\/h2>\n\n\n

Ask which unit price applies to your exact order and whether custom packaging, materials or branding change the minimum. Sample terms can differ from bulk terms. A quantity shown on a listing is not a substitute for confirming availability and the supplier\u2019s offer.<\/p>\n\n\n

Avoid buying unwanted stock to chase a unit price<\/h2>\n\n\n

Compare the full cost and use of the extra goods. Additional units can increase domestic delivery, carton volume and international freight. If the order includes several suppliers, evaluate each minimum separately before planning consolidation.<\/p>\n\n

\nFollow the buying guide<\/a>\nUnderstand the cost components<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article>\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":"

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