Import from Alibaba to Your Door
B2B wholesale sourcing simplified. Shop yourself with our free China address, or let us handle supplier negotiation and everything else. Pay locally.
Shop Yourself
Use our free China address
- Get a free China warehouse address
- Works for Trade Assurance orders
- Pay suppliers directly (if you have card)
- Consolidate multiple supplier orders
Best for
- Have international card/PayPal
- Established supplier relationships
- Want maximum control
We Source For You
Full-service importing
- No international card needed
- We negotiate MOQ and price
- We communicate in Chinese
- Quality inspection included
Best for
- No international card
- First-time Alibaba importers
- Want hassle-free experience
How Shop Yourself Works
Get Address
Free China address
Find Supplier
Negotiate on Alibaba
Pay & Ship
To our warehouse
Consolidate
Combine shipments
Delivered
20-45 days delivery
Get Address
Free China address
Find Supplier
Negotiate on Alibaba
Pay & Ship
To our warehouse
Consolidate
Combine shipments
Delivered
20-45 days delivery
Step-by-Step Guide
Get your free China address
Sign up at iWishBag.com - takes 2 minutes. Your personal China address is ready instantly.
Find suppliers on Alibaba
Browse alibaba.com, look for Trade Assurance suppliers with good ratings and reviews.
Negotiate with supplier
Contact suppliers, negotiate MOQ, price, and shipping terms. Request samples if needed.
Pay supplier directly
Use Trade Assurance or PayPal for protection. Request domestic China shipping to your iWishBag address.
Track shipment to warehouse
Supplier ships to our China warehouse. We notify you when packages arrive.
Consolidate and ship
Once all orders arrive, we combine into one shipment. Pay shipping locally, delivered to your door.
When Shop Yourself Works Best
Shop Yourself is ideal when:
- You have an international credit card or PayPal
- Supplier accepts Trade Assurance payment
- You're comfortable negotiating with suppliers
- You've imported from this supplier before
Save 10-15% by handling supplier communication yourself!
How We Source For You Works
Send Links
Products + specs
We Negotiate
MOQ, price, terms
Get Quote
Full landed cost
Pay Locally
Local methods, cards
Delivered
20-60 days delivery
Send Links
Products + specs
We Negotiate
MOQ, price, terms
Get Quote
Full landed cost
Pay Locally
Local methods, cards
Delivered
20-60 days delivery
Step-by-Step Guide
Research suppliers on Alibaba
Browse alibaba.com, find products, note supplier ratings, trade assurance status, and MOQ.
Share product links with us
Paste links on our order page. Include: quantity needed, specifications, target price if any.
We contact and negotiate
Our team contacts suppliers in Chinese, negotiates MOQ, price, and payment terms.
Receive landed cost quote
We provide complete quote: product cost, freight, customs duty, taxes, service fee - all included.
Approve and pay deposit
Review quote, pay deposit (typically 30-50%) via local payment methods or cards.
Production and inspection
Supplier manufactures. We can arrange third-party inspection if needed.
Freight and customs
We arrange air or sea freight, handle customs clearance.
Final payment and delivery
Pay remaining balance, we deliver to your business address.
Why Choose We Source For You
We handle the complex parts:
- No card needed - Pay with local methods or cards
- We negotiate in Chinese - Often get better prices
- MOQ reduction - We can sometimes reduce minimums
- Quality inspection - We verify before shipping
- Payment protection - We use Trade Assurance
Which Platform to Use?
| Feature | Alibaba | AliExpress |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Bulk B2B orders | Single items, small qty |
| Minimum order | MOQ (50-1000+ units) | 1 piece |
| Price per unit | Lowest (wholesale) | Higher (retail) |
| Customization | Yes (OEM/ODM) | Limited |
| Payment terms | Negotiable | Pay upfront |
| Delivery time | 20-60 days | 14-25 days |
When to Choose Alibaba
Alibaba is right for you if:
- You need 50+ units of the same product
- You want custom branding or packaging (OEM)
- You're starting or restocking a business
- You want the lowest per-unit cost
For small quantities (1-20 items), use AliExpress instead.
Real Example: Phone Cases (500 units)
Product: Custom Phone Cases from Alibaba Supplier
Shop Yourself
Lowest per-piece cost
We Source For You
Zero hassle, all-inclusive
Air Express
14-25 days. Best for: Urgent orders, samples, high-value items under 100kg.
Air Standard
20-35 days. Best for: Medium shipments, balance of cost and speed.
Sea Freight
45-60 days. Best for: Heavy bulk orders, furniture, large machinery.
Shipping Cost Factors
- Weight vs Volume - Sea freight charges by CBM (cubic meter), air by kg
- Product category - Batteries, liquids cost more to ship
- Insurance - Recommended for high-value shipments
- Customs duty - Varies 0-80% based on product category
We calculate all costs upfront so you know the total landed cost.
Supplier Verification Checklist
Before selecting a supplier, check:
- Trade Assurance - Money-back protection if order fails
- Verified Supplier - Alibaba has inspected their factory
- Years in business - 3+ years is safer
- Response rate - 90%+ shows active seller
- Transaction history - More transactions = more reliable
For We Source For You, we also verify suppliers before placing orders.
Electronics Accessories
Phone cases, chargers, cables, earbuds - high margin, easy to ship.
Fashion & Apparel
Clothing, bags, jewelry - popular for boutiques and online stores.
Home & Garden
Decor, kitchen items, tools - steady demand across markets.
Machinery & Equipment
Small machinery, tools, equipment - growing business sector.
Our QC Process (We Source For You)
Supplier verification
We verify supplier credentials, reviews, and trade assurance status.
Sample order (optional)
We can order samples first for your approval before bulk production.
Production monitoring
Regular updates from supplier during manufacturing.
Pre-shipment inspection
Third-party inspection available for large orders.
Photo verification
We photograph goods at our warehouse before final shipping.
Pro Tips for Alibaba Sourcing
- Always request samples before large orders - worth the extra cost
- Negotiate payment terms: 30% deposit, 70% before shipping is standard
- Ask for Trade Assurance payment for protection
- Get quotes from 3-5 suppliers to compare prices
- Clarify shipping terms (FOB, CIF, DDP) in advance
- For custom products, request detailed specs and mockup approval
- Consider sea freight for orders over 100kg - much cheaper per kg
- Use consolidation to combine orders from multiple suppliers