Many business persons feel afraid before placing a wholesale order on an online platform like Alibaba. The minimum order quantity is normally high, so it will be a large cost for making new orders.
So if you want to make an order, how to ensure the products’ quality? Below are some answers.
What and why is a product sample in wholesale global trade?
A sample in B2B transactions is a very small order. When you want to make an order, getting one sample is a low-risk way to inspect the products like color, quality, material, and so on.
How to request a sample on Alibaba.com
You can open Alibaba.com, many suppliers can provide samples as you pay the sample fee. You can introduce yourself and your company, and also tell them the sample details you want. Because many samples are different from your request. So you need to compare the sample.
Paying for your sample
The way you pay for your sample, the amount always is not the product’s unit price. It is some suppliers can not sure you will make an order after sending the sample. So it is a normal thing.
Once you have received all of the samples, it will be much easier to make decisions with a product in hand! You’ll be able to see the difference in quality and tweak any of the details and features. Manufacturers often need to create a few iterations of your product to get it right, which is something to always keep in mind as you plan your budget.
