Process
How I work
A straightforward process, with a clear brief from you and an honest report back from me.
Steps
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You message me
Send a photo or a short brief on WhatsApp. Include quantity and destination if you can.
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I review the brief
I look at whether I can help, and what I need to check before I go further.
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I check sources
For custom work, I look for fabric and a factory. For ready stock, I check what is available.
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I report back
I send you what I found. I also tell you what I could not confirm.
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You decide
We only go further when you are ready. I'll confirm costs and timing before you pay anything.
The exchange
What you send, and what I send back
| What you send | What I send back |
|---|---|
| A photo or sample, and the fabric if known | Fabric options or a stock match, with photos |
| Quantity per style or color | Quantities I can confirm, or a note if I cannot |
| Destination country | A practical note on packing, and help with logistics from China if you ask |
| Target timing | Timing I can confirm with the factory or stock holder, before you pay |
Fees
How I charge
I work for you, not for the factory. I do not take commission from suppliers. Before you pay anything, I confirm in writing what is included.
| Work | Fee | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Custom apparel or fabric, made with a factory I find | No separate service fee. My cost is included in the unit price I quote. | Supplier background check, a factory visit in Guangzhou, sample review, order follow-up and a check before shipment |
| Custom apparel or fabric, made with your own factory | 5% of the product value, minimum $100 | Background check on your factory, order follow-up and a check before shipment |
| Surplus and ready stock | Quoted per lot. The price already includes my service. | Checking, sorting and packing before the goods leave Guangzhou |
Standalone checks
If you only need a check, or your product is outside apparel and fabric, these are charged on their own.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Supplier background check, English report | $19 |
| Sample check with photos, video and English feedback | From $49 |
| Factory visit in Guangzhou | From $179 |
| Factory visit elsewhere in the Pearl River Delta | $299 to $449 |
| Freight forwarder quote comparison, one route | From $79 |
Product and sample costs, courier and freight, travel outside Guangzhou and third-party charges are paid at actual cost. I ask before spending anything. Factory visits in other provinces are quoted on request. Work already included in your order is not charged again.
Limits
What I don't promise
I won't promise the lowest price
I will show you what each quote includes, so you can compare on more than a unit number.
I won't promise zero risk
I will say what was checked and what could not be. You should know the gaps as well as the findings.
I won't name an unchecked factory
I will not name a factory that hasn't been checked.
Start with a short brief on WhatsApp.
I'll tell you honestly if I can help.
In your message, include:
- A photo or a sample of the garment or fabric
- The fabric name, if you know it
- Quantity, by style or color if you can
- Destination country
- Your target timing