Considering buying from Alibaba manufacturers and looking for the pros and cons of buying from Alibaba? Read on to find out more:
Pros of Buying from Alibaba
Alibaba has the lowest wholesale pricing allowing you to make a higher profit.
There are millions of products within an extensive selection of niches.
The ability to design your own custom products, affordably.
Easily assess reputable suppliers based on their Supplier Type, number of transactions, reviews, and response time and rate.
You gain more control over your product packaging and shipping allowing you to provide a better customer experience
You can monitor the quality of products before they are sent to the customer which can help lower refund rates
Cons of Buying from Alibaba
The minimum order on some products can be in the hundreds. With a higher upfront cost, the risk is on the entrepreneur buying from Alibaba
Entrepreneurs can face legal action selling brand name products from Alibaba as they’re not officially licensed.
The product photos aren’t always what the finished product looks like. Thus, frustrating entrepreneurs who receive packages they’ll be unable to sell
Some niches have their own obstacles that entrepreneurs face when buying from China. For example, in fashion, clothing sizes are often in Asian sizing instead of American which can result in clothing sizes that are too small for your key demographic.
Upon arrival, some products you’ve ordered can be faulty or broken. Also, some entrepreneurs have challenges with product quality after placing their second or third shipment
You can’t start selling the same day you place the order. This can add delays in your selling time-frame. Also, if you sell out of inventory, it may take some time before you’re able to restock products leaving customers frustrated
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