Topic
Quality Control
Don’t let defects eat your margin: sampling, pre-payment inspection, inbound QC, and resolving defect disputes.
11 posts
1688 Quality Control Checklist: Practical QC Guide
QC checklist for 1688 sourcing: require pre-payment inspection videos, set defect rate thresholds by category, and lock in return terms before you pay.
1688 Pre-Shipment Inspection: Full QC Process Guide
How to inspect 1688 orders before they leave China: video call QC, factory checklists, and third-party inspection before consolidation shipping.
QC Workflow When 1688 Stock Arrives
A receiving checklist: count, sample-check defects, and log issues to take back to the supplier.
Requesting and Judging 1688 Samples Properly
When to order a sample, what to ask, and how to read it so it reflects the bulk run.
1688 Sample Order vs Bulk: When Is the Risk Worth It?
Sample from 1688 first or go straight to bulk? We break down real costs, dead-stock risk, and the break-even point every new importer needs before committing.
1688 Listing Photos vs Reality: How to Check Before Ordering
1688 listing photos often look better than the real product. Read buyer video reviews, spot visual red flags, and request samples before placing a bulk order.
How to Read 1688 Chinese Reviews to Spot Product Defects
Domestic Chinese buyers leave the most honest 1688 reviews. Use Google Translate to find defect warnings and protect your order before going bulk.
Tracking Defect Rates per Supplier
Why to measure defect rates per supplier and use them to negotiate or switch sources.
1688 Defect Rates by Category and How to Budget for Loss
Electronics, apparel, plastics, and hardware carry different defect rates on 1688. Get industry benchmarks plus a buffer formula to protect your import margins.
Handling Defective 1688 Goods: Your Rights and the Return Process
Defective 1688 goods happen. A step-by-step guide to claiming against the supplier, building evidence, and recovering value.
Handling Defective 1688 Goods: Opening a Dispute and Claiming Compensation
A step-by-step guide to opening a 1688 dispute when goods arrive defective: evidence, timing, and how to actually win the claim.