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1688 Buying Assistance for Overseas Buyers

Found a product on 1688 but need help communicating with the seller or completing the purchase from overseas? We can assist with the China-side process.

Custom Quote / Service Fee

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Product cost, domestic shipping, international shipping and service fees are separate unless specifically included in the quote.

Who This Service Is For

  • Overseas buyers who already found products on 1688
  • Small businesses unable to purchase directly
  • E-commerce sellers
  • Buyers needing seller communication in Chinese
  • Clients needing China-side receiving or basic coordination

What We Do

Depending on scope, we can help with:

  • Reviewing the 1688 product link
  • Communicating with the seller
  • Clarifying product options
  • Confirming available specifications
  • Asking about MOQ and pricing
  • Confirming domestic shipping information
  • Purchase coordination
  • China-side receiving coordination
  • Basic visual checking where agreed
  • Consolidation coordination where applicable
  • International shipping coordination where separately arranged

What We Can Help With

  • 1688 Link Review — Review the supplied product link.
  • Seller Communication — Communicate with the seller in Chinese where included.
  • Product Options — Clarify available variations, specifications, MOQ and pricing where available.
  • Purchase Coordination — Coordinate the agreed China-side purchase process.
  • Receiving and Consolidation — Coordinate receiving or consolidation where agreed.
  • Shipping Coordination — Discuss international shipping separately where available.

What You Receive

  • Seller communication summary
  • Confirmed product options
  • Pricing / MOQ information where available
  • Order summary
  • Purchase records where applicable
  • Receiving confirmation
  • Photos where included
  • Cost breakdown where relevant

How It Works

  1. Send Us the 1688 Link
  2. Tell Us What You Need
  3. We Confirm Scope and Costs
  4. Purchase / Coordination
  5. Receive Updates and Results

Pricing

Custom Quote / Service Fee

The service fee depends on the order value, number of sellers, communication required, receiving needs and any additional coordination. Product cost, shipping and third-party charges are separate unless stated otherwise.

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What We Need From You

  • 1688 product link
  • Product / variation
  • Quantity
  • Color / size
  • Specifications
  • Target budget
  • Destination country
  • Special packaging or consolidation requests

What Is Not Included

  • Guarantee of seller performance
  • Guarantee of product quality
  • Product certification
  • Laboratory testing
  • Customs clearance guarantee
  • International shipping unless separately arranged
  • Payment escrow
  • Guarantee of refunds from third-party sellers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can foreigners buy from 1688?

Buying from 1688 from overseas can be difficult because of language, payment, seller communication and China-side logistics. We can help coordinate the purchasing process based on your requirements.

Can you contact a 1688 seller for me?

Yes. Seller communication can be included to clarify product options, MOQ, pricing, specifications and other relevant questions.

Do your fees include the product price?

No, unless specifically stated in the quote. Product cost, shipping, third-party charges and our service fee are normally shown separately.

Can you inspect the product after it arrives?

Basic receiving checks may be arranged depending on the scope. A formal Product Inspection is a separate service.

Can you consolidate products from several 1688 sellers?

We can review requests involving multiple sellers and consolidation coordination. The exact process and fees depend on the number of orders and logistics requirements.

Can you ship the products internationally?

International shipping can be discussed separately where available. Shipping cost, customs requirements and carrier services are separate from the standard buying-assistance fee.

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Found Something on 1688?

Send us the product link, quantity and destination. We’ll review the request and explain what assistance is possible.

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