How do I get help to check a particular Supplier?

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First, DO NOT BE LAZY ... please read the Tips further below and also look at this link to see what members say about being lazy ...

http://resources.alibaba.com/topic/18839/STOP_BEING_LAZY_handle_your_own_due_diligence.htm

Second, DO NOT OPEN A NEW TOPIC. Post your query in this Topic after you read the below Tips.

Third, STATE WHAT CHECKS YOU HAVE DONE. Merely asking if Seller XYZ is okay is an invitation to howls of protest. Tell us what you yourself have done to check out your seller and then ask your question. Members are very generous if you are seen to be trying hard. Otherwise, your post will be deleted or you will receive little response if you show you are lazy.

*Tips to Check out Chinese suppliers by yourself ...

The focus of this topic is to empower you to do an informal check of your potential supplier in China. The stated steps are by no means a "guarantee" that your supplier will be a legitimate business. However, by following the steps here you should be able to eliminate the majority of common techniques used for fraudulent activity. Education and information are your best protection against fraud.



This topic is not a substitute for physical inspection of the manufacturing site. The purpose is to provide buyers with a "first line of defense" against fraud and/or shoddy goods. If you've posted a buying lead you no doubt have received many replies to your inquiry. This discussion is about knowing your potential supplier before you get too deep into negotiations.

100's of frustrated potential buyers can be seen on this link ... 

http://resources.alibaba.com/topic/122/How_to_verify_if_a_seller_is_serious_any_tips_.htm?va=0

Carefully do your Due Diligence before you get into serius negotiations in order to avoid frustrations and/or fraud and;or shoody goods.

Your initial sales enquiry ...

Every case is different, but broadly say little in your first communication. You don't want to arm potential scammers with too much information to play you like a hooked fish on a line. Stay in control from the very outset with something like this:

Dear Sales Manager,

We are interested in your Widgets, product numbers X, Y and Z plus more information about your good company. 

In the first instance we may look at a small trial shipment to test our home market.

Kindly provide both FOB MOQ price and price for larger volumes at your earliest convenience.   

Concerning your good company, please indicate if References or copy of any recent Factory Audit, or similar, can be provided if we proceed to serious discussions.

Yours sincerely, 

Accordingly from the outset, you reserve enough control to make firm due diligence requests, if necessary, as talks progress.