Every dropshipper uses AliExpress. As a result, margins are crushed by competition. The real opportunity lies on 1688.com. But how do you find the right product on a 100% Chinese platform? Here is the pro e-commerce method to source winning products on 1688 with SinoYak.
Do you see a viral video on TikTok or Instagram of a product that is blowing up? Don't try to translate its name into Chinese. Take a screenshot of the product. On the 1688 app (or via our SinoYak interface), use the search bar to perform an image search. The site will find the exact factory that manufactures this product at the factory price.
Once you found the product, you need to verify the seller. Look for the "工厂" (Factory) badge. This guarantees you are buying directly from the manufacturer, not a reseller. Next, check the MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity). On 1688, many factories accept orders of 2 or 10 pieces. This is perfect to test a product on Shopify without tying up your cash flow.
Never order a large batch blindly. Paste the 1688 link on SinoYak and order 2 or 3 pieces. Our team receives the product in China, checks the quality, and ships it to you. If the product is bad, you only lost $20. If it's great, you can confidently order 100 pieces! To understand the process, read our guide on how to buy on 1688 from overseas.
Paste your 1688 link on SinoYak and import at factory prices.
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