More about this service
Market visits & sourcing
- Starting price
- $129
- Timing
- 48 hours
- Packages
- 3
Who this is for
Buyers who haven't picked a supplier yet
First-time importers
You want to see how the market actually works before wiring anyone money.
Brands testing a new category
You need product-level quotes and minimum order quantities to decide whether a category is worth sampling.
Buyers comparing suppliers
You have a shortlist and want comparable quotes, visible product details and questions answered at the stalls.
Deliverables
An evidence pack you can share
Recorded or live walk through Yiwu, Guangzhou (13 Hang), or Shenzhen (Huaqiangbei) with a quote sheet and vendor contacts
- A recorded walk through the vendors on your list, or a live video call
- Quote sheet with unit price, MOQ and lead time
- Vendor names, stall numbers and contact details
- A written English summary with a clear next step
How it works
Visit process
- 01
Task brief
Send the product or task, exact address, deadline, checklist and any access restrictions. Complete the brief before the scope is agreed.
- 02
Confirmation
Confirm the work, exclusions, service fee, travel, timing and change rules in writing. Service payment follows your approval.
- 03
On site
Carry out the agreed visit and record the location, product details and findings where access and filming are permitted.
- 04
Quality check
Review the footage and photo index against the checklist. Correct missing items where access permits, or state the limitation.
- 05
Report delivery
A conclusion-first English report plus the video, photos, and proofs, packaged so you can forward it. Live inspection evidence is delivered within 24 hours after the session; recorded inspection and factory audit reports within 48 hours after the visit; other task deadlines follow the written scope.
- 06
What's next
Review the findings with your supplier. Request correction, compare samples or arrange a further check; purchase and shipment decisions remain yours.
Pricing
Service pricing
| Task | Deliverables | Timing | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market visit (recorded) | Recorded walk to your list, quote sheet, vendor contacts | 48 hours | $129+ |
| Market visit (live) | Live video call to see goods and ask prices in real time | By appointment | $180 / 2h |
| Sample management | Up to 3 physical samples: receipt, 3 overview/detail photos per sample, weight record and one consolidation; 7-day holding. Extra sample $6; samples, packing materials and freight separate. | 3-5 days | $79+ |
Service fee only. Pay goods and samples directly to the supplier, and shipping directly to the carrier. Travel and other agreed costs are itemised before payment.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Market pages
Can you negotiate prices for me?
We ask, record and report the real quote from the stall. Negotiating beyond a first quote is a separate scope, agreed before the visit.
Which markets can you cover?
Market routes can include Yiwu International Trade City, Guangzhou 13 Hang or Shahe, and Shenzhen Huaqiangbei. Execution bases are in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Yiwu, Shenzhen, Beijing and Guangzhou; each market route and travel cost is confirmed before booking.
How long does a market visit take?
A recorded visit runs 2-4 hours on site, spread across the vendors on your list. Live sessions are booked in two-hour blocks.
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