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Hello Boss,do you have these issues? Want better prices but don’t know how to negotiate? Paying too much to middlemen? Looking for lower factory prices?High shipping costs eating into your profit? Want to combine orders to save freight? A professional medical sourcing agent can help you solve the above problems. Let me show you how we can reasonably reduce your costs. How do Yiwu agents reduce product costs? 1.Find the origin of the goods After receiving product photos from the client, we first locate the product’s industrial cluster. For example, bags and luggage are mostly concentrated in Baoding, Hebei, and Guangzhou, Guangdong, while plastic storage boxes are mostly concentrated in Taizhou, Zhejiang, and Jieyang, Guangdong. Then, we find 3-5 factories in the industrial cluster, compare prices, and then provide a quote to the client. 2.How Quantity Affects Price If the customer is not satisfied with the price, we will suggest that they increase the quantity and then negotiate with the factory. The factory will usually agree to a price reduction for orders of 50/100 boxes or more per style. If the customer is still unwilling to increase the quantity, we will recommend similar styles from our inventory. 3.Deal with Our Factory If a customer insists on a smaller quantity even after meeting the factory’s minimum order quantity, we will suggest that the customer agree to have the factory use lower-cost materials for production, provided that the use and functionality are not affected. How do Yiwu agents reduce transportation costs? 1.Help Customers Meet the Minimum Order Quantity For stores in the Yiwu market, each store has its own minimum order quantity. If the minimum order quantity is not met, additional shipping fees will be charged. In this case, customers can select more products to reach the minimum order quantity, thus avoiding extra shipping fees. 2.Consolidate Goods in One Warehouse If the factories placing orders are not in the same city, you can find a purchasing agent to help receive the goods and centralize them in a single warehouse. This avoids having to transport containers to different factories for loading, saving on trucking fees and time. 3.Choose the nearest port Customers who purchase a full container from the same factory can have their containers loaded directly at the factory warehouse, choosing a port close to the factory to save on inland freight charges. 4.Choose a cheaper shipping method For international shipping, sea freight is cheaper than air freight. If the product is not urgently needed or is small in size, weight, or quantity, choose sea freight whenever possible. Sea freight rates are relatively cheap in February and March, so you can choose to ship during this period. Try to avoid shipping around the Chinese New Year, as shipping space is tight and prices are high at this time. 2 Yiwu Agent Saving Tips 1.For countries like Peru and Chile that have free trade agreements with China, import tariffs can be reduced by issuing certificates of origin. 2.For clients who work with purchasing

In today’s technologically advanced world, do we still need to travel overseas to buy goods? The answer is NO. How can we easily purchase an entire container of goods from home? The best way: purchasing via video. We offer one-on-one video sample selection via the following apps: WhatsApp / WeChat / Messenger / Telegram. 1.Advantages of video product selection In traditional foreign trade, customers either visit the store in person or rely on pictures and descriptions to make purchases. Both methods have limitations: the former is costly, and the latter lacks comprehensive information. Video product selection precisely addresses these shortcomings: 1.Authenticity is guaranteed. Through real-time video, customers can directly see the product’s true color, material, and workmanship, avoiding misunderstandings caused by color differences and enhancements in images. When selecting products via video, the camera can be close to the product, and customers can even touch and demonstrate the material to gain the most intuitive feel. 2.Enhanced interactivity. When you see a product you’re interested in on the screen, you can immediately inquire about key information such as price, minimum order quantity, and delivery time. If you have any questions about a particular detail, you can ask the shop owner for clarification on the spot. This instant interaction is almost equivalent to being there in person to make the purchase. 3.Efficiency has been significantly improved. Hundreds of products from dozens of stores can be viewed within two hours. In contrast, the traditional method would have taken several days just to organize and send images and prices for these products. 2.How to Sourcing products via video？ First of ALL, you need to find a reliable Yiwu purchasing agent who will guide you through the Yiwu market via video, helping you find the products you’re most satisfied with. Below are the steps a Yiwu market agent takes to help her clients with video purchasing. Step 1: Preparation First We will inquire about the product categories the client wants to purchase, and then agree on a suitable video call time. Since the Yiwu market has five main areas, each with different product categories on each floor, asking in advance allows for a more targeted visit to the area containing the client’s desired product category and pre-planned routes to save time. Considering the working hours of the Yiwu market and the client’s time difference (South America is 12-14 hours behind Yiwu), the video call is usually scheduled for 10:00 AM Beijing time, when the market is most active, and the client has finished their workday. Step 2: Live Video Call Connection On the day of the video call, remind the customer half an hour to an hour in advance and double-confirm the time to prevent any last-minute changes. Then, based on the customer’s pre-provided needs, arrive at the designated area. After the video call connects, first show the overall environment and scale of the store, then focus on specific products. The customer can request to stop or ask specific details at any time. Step 3:

Yiwu is the world’s largest small commodities sourcing center, attracting buyers from all over the world. To make your sourcing trip efficient and stress-free, it’s important to prepare for basic connectivity and daily life before arrival. 1. Staying Connected in Yiwu: SIM Cards & Mobile Internet Reliable internet access is essential for contacting suppliers, checking product details, sharing photos, and using navigation apps. SIM Card Options Buy before arrival: Many buyers prefer purchasing an international or China SIM card before coming to China. This allows you to connect immediately after landing.Buy in China: Local SIM cards can be purchased at airports or official telecom stores (China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom). A passport is required for registration. Mobile Data Tips 4G and 5G coverage in Yiwu is stable, including markets, hotels, and showrooms. Most business apps, maps, and translation tools rely heavily on mobile data, so an unlimited or high-data plan is recommended. 2.Wi-Fi Access: What to Expect Wi-Fi is widely available in Yiwu, but it should not be your only connection method. Example: For buyers who frequently share product photos, videos, or catalogs, mobile data is more reliable than Wi-Fi alone. 3. Useful Apps for Daily Life and Sourcing Before arriving in Yiwu, you can prepare some practical tools in advance to significantly improve your purchasing efficiency: WeChat: Essential for communication with suppliers, agents, and service providers. Maps & Navigation: Useful for finding markets, restaurants, and hotels. Translation Apps: Helpful for daily communication and product discussions. Payment Apps: Mobile payments are widely used in Yiwu, even for small expenses. These tools reduce language barriers and make daily sourcing activities smoother. 4.Transportation & Getting Around the City Yiwu is a compact and buyer-friendly city: 5.Daily Life Tips for Business Travelers Yiwu Market Map Download Yiwu Market Sourcing Tips Market Rules: When shopping at the Yiwu Small Commodities Market, customers should understand the market rules. For example, some goods may have minimum order quantities, which customers should negotiate with the supplier before purchasing. At the same time, pay attention to the quality and price of the goods, and compare products from different suppliers to obtain the best purchasing solution.