The same wireless earbuds that cost $50 at Best Buy are available on AliExpress for $8. The LED strip lights selling for $30 at Home Depot are $4 from a Chinese supplier. The smart watch that costs $200 at Apple Store has a functional clone for $25 from Shenzhen.Welcome to the world of direct-from-China sourcing. […]
You have an idea for a product. You’ve seen others do it—people launch brands selling phone cases, supplements, clothing, and gadgets, all sourced from China. They seem to be making money. But the process feels overwhelming. Where do you even start? How do you find suppliers? What about minimum orders? How do you handle shipping? […]