English service guide and inquiry
1688 & Alibaba sourcing support
Turn marketplace listings into a buying brief: identify the seller, compare domestic/export terms and clarify who manufactures and invoices the goods.
Start with your product or supplier reference and destination. Agree one decision-focused scope before committing to later stages.
Request This ServiceNo signup required. Agree the written scope, fee and timing before paid work or supplier contact.
Written scope & clear fees
Agree deliverables, coordination fees and separate provider charges before paid work.
Company roles made clear
Keep the producer, trader, contracting entity and payment beneficiary distinct in the evidence.
Bilingual RFQs when agreed
Set English / Simplified Chinese specifications and the communication scope in your proposal.
Stage-by-stage approval
You approve supplier contact, samples, providers and spending at the agreed decision points.
Start with evidence. Scale the scope only when it makes sense.
Every quotation identifies the scope, deliverables, assumptions, payment schedule, and whether independent-provider charges are included or separate.
| Service | Indicative fee (USD) | Capability / deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ, specification, and sample plan | US$300-US$1,500 | Comparable supplier brief for specifications, MOQ tiers, packaging, samples, lead times, and quality. |
Ranges are indicative, not binding quotations. Unless expressly included in writing, prices exclude taxes, duties, freight, insurance, official fees, laboratory charges, legal fees, exceptional travel, product purchases, samples, and third-party platform charges. Final pricing depends on product, country, location, urgency, complexity, volume, and provider availability.
Define the evidence before starting
A listing-to-specification comparison, sourcing-role questions and an approved RFQ/sample plan.
- Checkpoint
- 1
- Evidence to prepare
- Exact listing, SKU/variant, quantity tier and quote date
- Buyer decision
- Review the evidence and approve the next step.
- Checkpoint
- 2
- Evidence to prepare
- Domestic RMB price versus export packaging, tax and FOB terms
- Buyer decision
- Review the evidence and approve the next step.
- Checkpoint
- 3
- Evidence to prepare
- Seller, producer, exporter and beneficiary roles
- Buyer decision
- Review the evidence and approve the next step.
- Checkpoint
- 4
- Evidence to prepare
- Sample consistency, branding rights and export-document responsibilities
- Buyer decision
- Review the evidence and approve the next step.
Scope and practical next steps
01Prepare the brief
Turn marketplace listings into a buying brief: identify the seller, compare domestic/export terms and clarify who manufactures and invoices the goods.
- Exact listing, SKU/variant, quantity tier and quote date
- Domestic RMB price versus export packaging, tax and FOB terms
02Agree the work and follow-up
A listing-to-specification comparison, sourcing-role questions and an approved RFQ/sample plan.
- Seller, producer, exporter and beneficiary roles
- Sample consistency, branding rights and export-document responsibilities
What you receive
- A listing-to-specification comparison, sourcing-role questions and an approved RFQ/sample plan.
- A record of evidence, unresolved questions and the next buyer approval.
What to prepare for your brief
- Product/model or supplier link and destination country.
- Current documents, decision deadline and known concerns.
- Quantity, budget and sample/order status if known.
Quotation method and indicative fees
The existing indicative range below is a scoping reference. The written quote itemizes coordination, provider charges and what is included; no charge starts from submitting this form.
- RFQ, specification, and sample plan
- US$300-US$1,500
Indicative USD ranges from our Services & Pricing page. Your written quotation controls the fee, deliverables, payment arrangements and separate charges.
Timing and readiness
Confirm delivery milestones after reviewing the brief, evidence availability and any appointed provider. Initial scope replies normally take 1–2 working days.
See full pricing and termsScope details and separate work
Scope limits and separate work
- ChinaConnect247 is independent of Alibaba and 1688. Platform badges and listed prices are evidence to investigate, not proof of suitability or a binding export quote.
- Supplier contact, purchases, appointments and additional spending require your approval.
Questions about 1688 & alibaba sourcing support
What will I receive?
A listing-to-specification comparison, sourcing-role questions and an approved RFQ/sample plan.
What is separate from the scope?
ChinaConnect247 is independent of Alibaba and 1688. Platform badges and listed prices are evidence to investigate, not proof of suitability or a binding export quote.
Can I start with one stage?
Yes. Agree the deliverable, fee and decision point for that stage; later work is separately approved.
Further reading
Request This Service
Use this public form without a My Fair account. The brief will identify this service and your requested starting point. Share only the details needed for an initial reply; we can agree how to exchange documents afterward.
- Usman Yousaf / StructuredLayer normally replies within 1–2 working days to clarify the brief.
- You receive a written scope, deliverables, exclusions, fee and delivery timing.
- You decide whether to approve. Paid work, provider appointments and supplier contact require approval and the stated payment arrangements.
Practical sourcing guides
English guides with source dates, working checklists and clearly labeled examples.