Before you buy
1688 Minimum Order Quantities and Sample Prices
Check how a seller counts variants toward a minimum and compare a paid sample with a small batch.
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Check which units count toward the minimum
A listing’s minimum order quantity, or MOQ, can apply to the whole order or to a specific color, size or package. Ask the seller through FishGoo whether mixed variants count together. Verify whether the unit is one piece, a pair or a pack. Write out the quantities by variant so the seller can confirm the exact combination you want. FishGoo’s 1688 marketplace guide
Ask for the sample price separately
If you need one item, ask whether the seller offers a sample, what it costs and whether it is the same specification as the batch. Get the batch price tier for the exact quantity you are considering. Ask whether the domestic delivery charge changes between those two quotes. FishGoo’s first 1688 order cost worksheet
Compare the amount you will actually pay
For example, suppose one sample costs ¥42 with ¥8 delivery to the warehouse. A seller offers a ¥27 unit price on a four-piece order with ¥12 delivery. The sample costs ¥50 at the warehouse and the batch costs ¥120, or ¥30 per piece. These figures are illustrative. Compare the total outlay and the number of units you want before adding international shipping and any services you choose.
Save the seller’s confirmation of the variant, quantity and price tier before payment. If the sample is acceptable, compare those details again when placing the batch order.