1688 purchasing · quality · consolidation

1688 Sourcing Agent for International Buyers

Buy from multiple 1688 suppliers through one China-based team—from product checks and RMB payment coordination to warehouse receiving, consolidation, and shipping preparation.

Best for

  • Multi-SKU purchasing
  • Low-MOQ product testing
  • Multiple 1688 suppliers
  • Consolidated international shipping

Complete local support

One partner across the 1688 buying process.

Supplier Review

Compare listings, supplier profiles, quotations, MOQs, and production fit.

Purchasing & RMB

Confirm order details and coordinate approved supplier payments in China.

Supplier Communication

Confirm variations, specifications, packaging, lead time, and availability.

Warehouse Receiving

Record arrivals and check agreed quantities and visible package condition.

Consolidation

Combine multi-supplier orders and optimize export packaging where practical.

Shipping Coordination

Prepare cargo for your forwarder or compare suitable international options.

Simple workflow

From product links to consolidated cargo.

01

Send your brief

Share 1688 links, quantities, variations, destination, and timing.

02

Verify details

We check availability, pricing, MOQ, domestic delivery, and key risks.

03

Approve quotation

Review product cost, service fee, expected local costs, and scope.

04

Purchase

After payment confirmation, orders are placed with approved suppliers.

05

Receive & consolidate

Goods arrive at the warehouse for agreed checks and consolidation.

06

Dispatch

Confirm final cargo data and arrange release to the selected carrier.

Transparent service fee

5%–10% based on purchase value.

The existing Plan B tier applies to standard sourcing and purchasing support. Shipping, inspections, customization, special handling, and unusually complex SKU volumes are confirmed separately.

Before you approve

  • Product and domestic delivery cost
  • Applicable sourcing service rate
  • Included operational scope
  • Known exclusions and next decisions

Buy with the right expectations

Important points before ordering from 1688.

Confirm actual specifications

Listing photos and descriptions may not fully represent the supplied product.

Verify the final price

Displayed prices can change by quantity, variation, material, or packaging.

Protect your IP

Buyers remain responsible for trademark, design, and destination compliance.

Set quality criteria

Agree samples, tolerances, checks, and remedies before placing larger orders.

1688 FAQ

Common buyer questions.

What does a 1688 sourcing agent do?

A sourcing agent helps overseas buyers communicate with suppliers, confirm product details, coordinate purchasing and local payments, receive goods, consolidate orders, and prepare cargo for international shipping.

Can I send product links from several suppliers?

Yes. Send each link with quantity, variation, color, size, and priority. We will organize the request and identify missing information before purchasing.

Do basic warehouse checks guarantee product quality?

No. Receiving checks can confirm quantities and visible condition according to the agreed scope, but they are not a quality guarantee. A dedicated inspection should be arranged when detailed acceptance criteria matter.

Can you ship to my own freight forwarder in China?

Yes. After consolidation and payment confirmation, cargo can be released to an approved China-based forwarder under the agreed handover procedure.

Can you estimate shipping before I purchase?

We can prepare an experience-based estimate using supplier packaging data. Final freight depends on actual packed dimensions, weight, destination, service level, and carrier quotation.

Ready to source from 1688?

Send your product links, quantities, destination, and timing.