ABOUT 1688 AGENT PAYMENT/ORDER!
1. What payment method will you prefer?
Currently, we accept payment via bank transfer in the Philippines or cash.
2. Can I use dollars for payment on 1688.com
Unfortunately, not. Suppliers there only accept Renminbi (CNY or RMB). To avoid foreign currency conversion costs, you will need the help of an ordering agent. You pay in PHP to the agent. Once they receive the money from you, they will proceed to pay the supplier in CNY.
3. Are the payment we made safe on 1688?
1688.com has buyer protection mechanism like Alibaba trade assurance to protect the safety of your funds.
4. Can I use different payment methods for each purchase?
You can select every time a different payment method that suits you.
5. What are the allowed payment methods on 1688?
Payment to suppliers in 1688 is slightly different from the process followed by AliExpress. Unlike using a credit card in AliExpress, 1688 provides three payment methods to pay for your direct or wholesale orders. This method is:
- Alipay
Alipay is the easiest and most common way to pay suppliers. If you don’t have an Alipay account, you can register using credit cards and MasterCard to conduct transactions.
- Bank transfer
Bank transfer is a more important part.
P/s: You can also send payment options to 1688’s suppliers using WeChat and other methods when you and the supplier have established trust and understanding.
6. How to source from 1688 in English?
If you want to source from 1688.com in English, navigate to 1688.com, a message will automatically pop up prompting you to translate the website into English. If not, click the Google Translate Chrome extension icon in your browser window. Make sure to select English. read more from here: Guide to install google translate tool
7. Does 1688.com offer cheaper products?
Yes, but there is a multitude of reasons for that.
First, Chinese suppliers tend to sell their lower-quality stocks on 1688.com, especially if they can’t dispatch them fast on the Chinese market. So there are some quality issues with what you buy in 1688. And this might be problematic if you’re buying from overseas, and you live in a place with strict product quality regulations.
However, do note that 1688.com doesn’t automatically guarantee better prices than Alibaba.com. Sometimes, you’ll find better deals on Alibaba.com (relative to the quality you desire). So be sure to compare each market before buying.
8. How to buy from 1688 without agent?
Purchasing directly from 1688 without intermediaries is not possible, as international shipping is not an option. To acquire products from this platform and have them delivered to your country, the assistance of a Chinese 1688 agent is required.
As previously mentioned, 1688 is favored by local businesses due to the availability of cost-effective deals offered by suppliers. It is not uncommon to observe local businesses making bulk purchases from this website.
Currently, 1688 boasts a vast network of more than 50,000 suppliers, providing a multitude of opportunities for purchasing and reselling wholesale products.
9. Do Chinese business prefer 1688 over Alibaba.com?
Indeed, 1688.com has a longstanding presence in China and enjoys immense popularity among businesses, particularly startups.
At present, Alibaba stands as China's largest wholesale network and has earned a robust and trustworthy reputation over the years.
As previously highlighted, suppliers on 1688.com provide attractive bargains, making it the preferred choice of local businesses in comparison to its more global counterpart. It's a common sight to witness local enterprises making bulk purchases from this platform.
10. Do you offer discount for bulk order?
Yes, we will offer some discounts according to the price list of each product depending on the quantity you purchase. As long as the quantity you buy is large enough for the supplier to give you a discount. Discount includes product purchase price or shipping fee within China.
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