1688 agent: buy on China's wholesale site without the language barrier

We place the order and pay the seller in RMB. Once the goods reach our partner warehouse, we check them and ship them to you.

Price5% down to 3% of goods, $49 minimum

Get a free quote 5% down to 3% of goods, $49 minimum

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卖家 A · 浙江1688

桌面收纳盒多格

Desk organizer

卖家 B · 广东1688

铝合金手机支架

Aluminium phone stand

卖家 C · 浙江1688

宠物美容手套

Pet grooming glove

Paid in RMB · domestic delivery

Partner warehouse, Yiwu

Counted

Photographed

Problems back to the seller

One shipment, route you choose

Your door

Air, sea, express or DDP

Example

Why 1688 needs an agent

Prices on 1688 are often lower than on Alibaba, because sellers expect Chinese buyers who handle logistics themselves. Almost none ship abroad or accept foreign cards.

An agent fills those gaps. What matters is what the agent shows you: the real listing, the real price, and what happens when a seller sends the wrong thing.

How a 1688 order runs

01Send the 1688 link or the productNo link yet? We find matching listings for you.

02We check the seller and the listingCompany record, how long they have sold, and whether the listing matches what you want.

Sourcing desk browsing Supplymo’s 1688 buying service page

03You approve the quoteThe 1688 price, domestic shipping, our fee and international freight, each on its own line.

04We order and payWe pay the seller in RMB and track the order to our partner warehouse.

1688 订单 · store ████Example

硅胶垫 40×30 cm × 500¥4,225.00

店铺优惠 store discount−¥40.00

实付款 paid¥4,185.00

Paid price on your quote. The ¥40 goes back to you.

05Receive and checkGoods are counted and photographed. Problems go back to the seller before anything ships.

Incoming bag samples being counted and checked beside opened cartons

06Ship to youCombined with your other orders if you want, by the route you choose.

Wrapped cartons on a pallet being moved with a manual pallet truck

Send the 1688 link or the product
No link yet? We find matching listings for you.
We check the seller and the listing
Company record, how long they have sold, and whether the listing matches what you want.
You approve the quote
The 1688 price, domestic shipping, our fee and international freight, each on its own line.
1688 订单 · store ████Example
硅胶垫 40×30 cm × 500¥4,225.00
店铺优惠 store discount−¥40.00
实付款 paid¥4,185.00
Paid price on your quote. The ¥40 goes back to you.
We order and pay
We pay the seller in RMB and track the order to our partner warehouse.
Receive and check
Goods are counted and photographed. Problems go back to the seller before anything ships.
Ship to you
Combined with your other orders if you want, by the route you choose.

The Chinese listing, and what we tell you

Open the full example quote →

Click a note to see where it comes from on the listing.

1688.com · 商品详情Example

桌面收纳盒多格便携式办公室学生桌面整理塑料文具收纳厂家直销

源头工厂 · 浙江

¥14.90100–199 个¥14.00200–499 个¥13.10≥500 个

起批量　100个起批 · 颜色混批需确认运费　国内快递 · 按重量计 · 买家承担包装　彩盒 · 中文说明书 · 装箱尺寸未标

Our notes in English · Portable desk organizerExample

200 units · matched from an AliExpress product · to a US 3PL

Sample firstGet the carton size from each seller, then order one sample to check the finish.

Open the full example quote →

Original 1688 linkOn every quote. Open it yourself.

Price as paidNo markup on the 1688 price.

Our fee, separateAlways on its own line.

Rebates go to youRebates, points and credit too.

Arrival photos and one shipmentWhat each seller actually sent, then several sellers in one shipment.

Price

The 1688 price as paid, our fee on top

No markup on supplier prices, no supplier kickbacks. Exchange rate: mid-market less 2%, fixed for 7 days, both rates on the quote.

5%First $5,000 of goods

4%$5,000 to $20,000

3%Above $20,000

$49 minimum per orderListings you chose yourself: order follow-up, 3%

What we don't do

Toys and baby productsWe don't source them.

Branded goods without authorizationNo counterfeits or lookalikes of protected brands.

Single orders to your customersWe ship stock in bulk to you or your fulfilment partner.

Restricted cargo without a planBatteries and liquids need special handling. We flag them on the quote.

Questions about buying on 1688

Can I buy on 1688 myself?

You can browse it, but most sellers only accept Chinese payment methods and only ship inside China. An agent pays the seller and handles export.

Is everything on 1688 allowed to be exported?

No. Batteries, liquids, branded goods and some categories need special handling or cannot be shipped. We flag these on the quote.

What if the seller sends the wrong item?

We see it when goods arrive, send you photos and ask the seller for a replacement or refund before anything ships.

Who keeps 1688 rebates and points?

You do. Rebates, points and credit from your orders go back to you.

Often used with the 1688 agent

Supplier verificationA free check of the seller.

Packing dividers and checking wrapped bags at occupied workbenches

Warehouse and consolidationReceiving, labels and one shipment.

Shipping from ChinaAir, sea, express or DDP.

Which 1688 products do you want?

Paste 1688 links or describe the product. Bobby replies within one business day.