Our service fee is the only extra cost on top of the product price. Everything else — domestic shipping, inspection, packaging — is listed upfront.
| Cost Component | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Product Price (1688) | ¥10 – ¥2,000+ | Direct from 1688 seller. Wholesale prices, MOQ can be 1 unit. |
| Service Fee | 3% – 5% | Based on order size tier. Calculated on 1688 product price. |
| Domestic Shipping (CN) | ¥5 – ¥30 | From 1688 seller to our Guangzhou warehouse. Varies by seller and weight. |
| International Shipping | $15 – $120 per parcel | DHL/FedEx/UPS (5–15 days) or sea freight (25–45 days). Price varies by weight and destination. |
| QC Inspection | Free | Visual inspection, quantity check, photo report. Included at no extra charge. |
| Blind Packaging | Free | No supplier branding, no invoices inside. Standard for dropshipping orders. |
| Order Consolidation | ¥2 per item | For multi-product orders: combine into one parcel to save on international shipping. |
| Custom Packaging | ¥5 – ¥20 per unit | Optional. For orders over 200 units. Custom boxes/tape with your branding. |
| Product Photography | ¥15 – ¥30 per SKU | Optional. Useful for e-commerce listings when you don't have the product sample yet. |
| Direct 1688 | Alibaba Agent | SupplyLink | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese language required | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| 1688 account needed | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ (we have one) |
| CNY payment required | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ (we handle) |
| Quality inspection | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ (included) |
| Blind shipping | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| No MOQ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| USD payment accepted | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ (PayPal, wire) |
| Wholesale prices (1688) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
No. Our service fee is calculated on the 1688 product price only — not on domestic shipping, international shipping, or any other cost. This means you always know exactly what you're paying: product cost × service fee %.
There is no strict minimum order quantity (MOQ can be 1 unit on many 1688 products), but for orders under ¥500 (~$70), we charge a ¥25 flat processing fee on top of the 5% service fee. Orders above ¥500 follow standard tier pricing.
Shipping cost depends on total weight of the parcel and destination country. We always get you 2–3 shipping options (express vs. economy) before purchasing, so you can decide based on your budget and timeline. We use DHL, FedEx, UPS, and sea freight.
Yes — in fact, that's how we work. You send us the 1688 link, we research and send a full quote (product price + service fee + domestic shipping + international shipping options + estimated total). You only pay after you approve the quote.
We accept PayPal (personal or business), bank wire transfer, and Wise/Revolut. All payments are in USD or EUR — we handle the CNY conversion on our end at competitive exchange rates.
We quote in USD at the time of the quote. The quote is valid for 48 hours. If you approve after that window, we re-quote with the current rate. We don't mark up exchange rates — we pass the bank rate through.
Yes — for volume clients (orders above ¥30,000/month), we offer monthly billing with net-15 terms. Contact us to discuss if you have regular purchasing needs.
Send any 1688 product link — we'll break down every cost so you know exactly what you're paying.
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