first of all thanks for all the answers
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Originally Posted by Nicky
I do It in Sweden for neon signs. Clothes/dresses can be risky though as the quality usually sucks.
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and you are selling them via a regular shop or internet etc?
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Originally Posted by redwhiteandblue
I can't see anything going horribly wrong with this at all.
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like with every business ;)
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Originally Posted by Voodoo
Yeah, Vera Wang Wedding Gowns for $200. You should totally sell them in the U.S. You'll make mad money!
Unfortunately, the second Vera Wang finds your site, you'll have to give her 5x what you made. So you may want to stick to ordering them and getting a stock supply, then selling them at flea markets on the weekends.
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I'm not in the US
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Originally Posted by weecey
import taxes/charges are something to bear in mind, got stung by this first time round..
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yes I know.. it adds at least 30% to the price, but it's still cheaper
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Originally Posted by JFK
lot of complaints about alibaba.com  If the deals sound to be too good.........  |
i haven't done much at alibaba yet, but it seems similar to ebay, so if the reviews/feedbacks are good then I think it can be ok..
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Originally Posted by XD2
I have a couple of clients who do this, one of them goes out to China to meet with the manufacturers before he buys so i doubt that is relevant to you. Another has done a lot through AliBaba, he gave me quite a lot of good advice on it, but to much to write here.
Remembering Import Tax is very good advice though especially if you are importing a lot, and also remembers they decide what the value of the item is for tax, doesn't matter what you paid or YOU think it is worth.
Apart from that, do background checks on the company and probably only go for companies on AliBaba who are like 3+ Years Gold suppliers.
Getting samples is a good idea to before a big order.
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hm about this one: Remembering Import Tax is very good advice though especially if you are importing a lot, and also remembers they decide what the value of the item is for tax, doesn't matter what you paid or YOU think it is worth.
- doesn't they include an invoice or something with the order?
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Originally Posted by Operator
omg import/export. Shipping Containers. Omg!
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omg