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Today was another busy and fulfilling day as a sourcing agent in China. I went to the port to supervise the loading of a container carrying three used SUVs for one of my clients. These cars were purchased during his recent trip to China, and as always, I handled the full process for him. Such as […]

In the world of global E-commerce, product quality is everything. When customers shop online, they cannot touch or try the product. Their trust depends completely on photos, descriptions, and most importantly, the actual product quality when they receive it. One single defective item can cause returns, bad reviews, and even account warnings for sellers. As

Hey there! I’m Gary, your go-to sourcing agent in Guangzhou, China, with years of sniffing out quality goods and dodging duds. Today, I teamed up with my colleague, Don and Connie, to visit a factory making electric water heaters for a Nigerian client, Ade, who’s gearing up for his new hotel in Lagos. These heaters—500L

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