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Checking a China supplier before you order: 2-minute survey

Hi, I'm Emily, based in Shanghai. I'm testing a factory visit companion service for overseas hardware buyers coming to China. Your answers help me decide if and how to launch it. 8 questions, about 2 minutes.

Which best describes you?

Hardware or robotics founder

Buyer or sourcing manager

Engineer

Other

Are you working with, or looking for, a supplier in China in the next 6 months?

Yes, I already have one in mind

Still looking

Where is that supplier?

Shanghai, Suzhou or Kunshan

Hangzhou or Ningbo

Shenzhen or Guangdong

Elsewhere

Not sure yet

What worries you most before sampling or a first order?

Real factory or just a trader

Hidden commissions

Unclear price, MOQ or lead time

Quality

Communication

Other

Do you plan to visit your supplier in China in person in the next 12 months?

Yes, a trip is already planned

Probably

Only if I really have to

If you can't go yourself, what would you most likely do?

Hire a third-party audit firm (e.g. QIMA, SGS)

Rely on video calls

Ask a friend or agent in China

Order samples and decide from those

Other

Imagine this: when you visit, a Shanghai-based English speaker books the factories (up to 2 a day), goes in with you, translates, asks every question on your checklist, and sends an English report with photos and a red, amber or green verdict within 48 hours. Fixed fee, no kickbacks from the factory. Your flights and hotel are not included.

Would you pay US$399 per day for that?

Yes

Maybe

Checking a China supplier before you order: 2-minute survey

Which best describes you?

Are you working with, or looking for, a supplier in China in the next 6 months?

Where is that supplier?

What worries you most before sampling or a first order?

Do you plan to visit your supplier in China in person in the next 12 months?

If you can't go yourself, what would you most likely do?

Would you pay US$399 per day for that?

What price per day would feel fair to you?

The first 3 clients get it for US$249 per day. Want to hold a spot? Leave your email (no payment now).