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Real Data · Sept 2026
4 Days in Yiwu: 31 Real Booth Quotes, Scripts & Scams
Real per-unit prices for jewelry, toys, pet products and more — plus the 5-step negotiation script that got us 22% off, and 5 scams caught first-hand.
11 min read Read article →Real Import Order Teardown: Every Dollar of $4,200
Supplier outreach emails, PI red flags, 8-point sample tests, QC defect lists, sea-vs-air freight math — full unit economics of a 1,000-set order.
14 min read See the ledger →Alibaba vs Yiwu vs 1688: Which Sourcing Channel Fits You?
Price, MOQ, trust model, and effort compared across the three main channels — with a decision matrix by seller type and order size.
9 min read Compare channels →What Is MOQ? The Beginner's Guide to Minimum Order Quantities
Why MOQs exist, the 6 factors that set them, and 7 proven levers to negotiate them down — with real numbers from Yiwu booths.
8 min read Understand MOQ →
Money Safety
How to Pay Chinese Suppliers Safely (7 Methods Ranked)
Trade Assurance, 30/70 T/T, Wise, L/C, PayPal — fees, timelines, fraud vectors, and the exact terms to write into your PI.
10 min read Protect your money →10 Scams to Avoid When Buying from China (2026 Edition)
Bait-and-switch samples, vanishing deposits, shipping-fee games, and fake certificates — how each works and the one-line counters.
12 min read Arm yourself →
Trip Planning
Best Time to Visit Yiwu: Season, Weather & from Chinese Holidays
Month-by-month guide incl. Chinese New Year shutdown calendar, trade show overlap, and how holidays distort quotes and lead times.
7 min read Plan the trip →Can't find your product category yet?
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