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shopping_cart 1688 · Yiwugo · Domestic Platforms

A 1688 sourcing agent that buys inside China for you.

1688 is where Chinese retailers buy their stock, at prices you will not see on Alibaba.com. Sellers quote in RMB, talk in Chinese and ship only to Chinese addresses. We place the orders, pay the sellers, check the goods in our Yiwu warehouse and ship them to you as one consignment.

Goodcan team in Yiwu packing goods bought from several 1688 sellers into consolidated export cartons

What you get

  • visibility The seller's 1688 price, shown to you — no hidden markup
  • request_quote Searching and quoting are free; you pay only when you order
  • fact_check Every parcel opened and checked before it leaves China

How 1688 Buying Works With Us

Send us links, photos or a product list. We handle everything between the Chinese seller and your door.

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1. Send links or photos

Paste 1688 or Yiwugo product links, or send photos of what you want. We search the platform, compare sellers and return a quote with the seller's price shown line by line.

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2. Seller check

Before we pay anyone, we check the seller's business licence, store history and whether it is the factory or a trader, and tell you what we found.

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3. We order and pay in RMB

You confirm the list and pay us once. We place and pay every 1688 order in China, chase the sellers and deal with stock-outs or price changes on your behalf.

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4. Receive and inspect

Parcels from every seller arrive at our Yiwu warehouse. We count them, open them and check them against your order, with photos of anything wrong before you decide.

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5. Consolidate and repack

Goods from many sellers are combined into export cartons, with labels, barcodes or FBA prep if you need them, so you ship one consignment instead of dozens of small parcels — which saves on freight.

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6. Ship to your country

Air, sea, rail, express or DDP, with the export paperwork prepared for your destination market.

1688 or Alibaba.com — which should you buy from?

Both belong to Alibaba Group, but they serve different buyers. Many importers use both, and we buy on both for our clients.

  • check_circle 1688 is the domestic Chinese wholesale market: lower prices, many sellers who are the factory itself, but everything is in Chinese and shipping stops at the Chinese border.
  • check_circle Alibaba.com is built for export: English, international payment and shipping, but prices are usually higher and many listings are traders.
  • check_circle For in-stock goods, mixed small orders and price checks, 1688 is usually the better source.
  • check_circle For custom products, OEM and large production runs, a direct factory relationship matters more than the platform — see our Customised & OEM service.
  • check_circle Either way, we show you the seller's price so you can compare it with what you pay today.

1688 Sourcing FAQ

Can I buy from 1688 myself without an agent? expand_more
Some buyers do, but most 1688 sellers only accept Chinese payment methods, communicate in Chinese and deliver to addresses inside China. An agent covers those three gaps and checks the goods before they are shipped abroad, which is where most first-time problems happen.
How much do you charge for 1688 sourcing? expand_more
Searching, comparing sellers and quoting are free. When you place an order, our service fee is a percentage of the goods value — 10% under $5,000, 8% from $5,000 to $10,000, 5% from $10,000 to $20,000 and 3% above $20,000. The full rate card is on our Pricing page.
Is there a minimum order? expand_more
Not from us. Each 1688 seller sets its own minimum quantity. Because we buy from many sellers, we can often negotiate it down, and we can combine products from different sellers so a mixed order still makes sense.
How do I pay? expand_more
You pay us once for the whole list by bank transfer (T/T), PayPal or Western Union, and we pay every 1688 seller in RMB. You never need a Chinese bank account or Alipay.
Will I see the real 1688 price? expand_more
Yes. Your quote shows each seller's price as listed on 1688. Our fee is shown separately, so you always know what the goods cost and what our service costs.
Can you combine products from many different 1688 sellers? expand_more
Yes. That is the main reason buyers use us. Every seller delivers to our Yiwu warehouse, we check each delivery and then pack everything into one shipment. One consolidated shipment costs less in freight than many separate parcels.
What if a 1688 seller sends the wrong or damaged goods? expand_more
We open and check each delivery when it arrives, so problems are found while the goods are still in China. We send you photos and handle the return or replacement with the seller directly.
Can you buy from Yiwugo, Taobao or other Chinese platforms too? expand_more
Yes. We buy from 1688, Yiwugo and other domestic platforms, and our team can also buy directly in the Yiwu market when the product is not online.
Is 1688 part of Alibaba? expand_more
Yes. 1688.com is Alibaba Group's wholesale marketplace for buyers inside China. Alibaba.com is the group's international B2B site.

Send Us Your 1688 List

Paste product links or send photos and quantities. We reply with a free quote showing each seller's price.

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