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Hey there! I’m Gary, a sourcing agent based in Guangzhou, China, with years of navigating factories—and red tape. Today, I had a blast helping an Australian client, Ahsan, score a Chinese temporary driving permit in just two hours—from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, boom, done! Why? He wanted to drive to suppliers and explore Guangdong […]

Hey there, global buyers! I’m Gary, your Guangzhou sourcing buddy, and with the Canton Fair firing up at Pazhou Complex soon, you’re not just here for deals—you’re in for a treat! Guangzhou’s got heart and hustle: ancient temples, twinkling towers, spicy street eats, and parks to soothe your soul after booth-hopping. I’ve roamed these streets

Hey there! I’m Gary, a sourcing agent based in Guangzhou, China, with over a decade of chasing deals and dodging flops. Early on, I thought sourcing was all about price—lowest bid wins, right? Nope. I lost a deal to a ghosting supplier—$1,000 gone—and learned fast: relationships beat cheap every time. In China, it’s tea and

Hey there! I’m Gary, a sourcing agent based in Guangzhou, China, with over a decade of chasing down goods that don’t flop. Early on, I learned the hard way—cheap doesn’t mean good. I’ve had $2 chargers spark in my hands, lost cash on junk, and sworn to never let it happen again. Quality’s my fight,

Hey there! I’m Gary, a sourcing agent based in Guangzhou, China, with over a decade of helping folks get goods from factories—big and small. Back when I started, I was a one-man show, chasing small orders, tripping over big mistakes. Sound familiar? If you’re a startup—tight budget, big dreams—this one’s for you. Sourcing small can

Hey there! I’m Gary, a sourcing agent based in Guangzhou, China, with over a decade of sniffing out reliable factories. Today, I hit the road to visit a melamine tableware factory—think sturdy, colorful plates and bowls that don’t break easy. My mission? Two big goals: pre-sale factory checks for a client and digging deep into

Hey there! I’m Gary, a sourcing agent based in Guangzhou, China, with over a decade of chasing deals in the wild world of trade fairs. My first Canton Fair? A mess—lost in crowds, missed booths, left with nothing but sore feet. Now? I turn that chaos into cash—discounts, suppliers, big wins. The Canton Fair’s the

Hey there! I’m Gary, a sourcing agent based in Guangzhou, China, with over a decade of helping folks get goods—sometimes from down the street, sometimes from halfway around the world. A big question I hear is: “Should I source locally or go global?” It’s a tug-of-war—local is quick, global is cheap—and I’ve been on both sides. Today, I’ll

Hey there! I’m Gary, a sourcing agent based in Guangzhou, China, with over a decade of digging into the factory scene. Big factories get all the hype—shiny websites, big promises—but what about the small ones? I’ve worked with tiny workshops and giant plants alike, and I’ve got a question folks ask me a lot: “Are

Hey there! I’m Gary, a sourcing agent based in Guangzhou, China, with over a decade of trekking through factories to find the good stuff. Visiting a factory isn’t just a trip—it’s your chance to see the real deal, dodge scams, and build ties that last. I’ve had flops and wins, and I’ll share what I’ve