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1688 vs Alibaba for e-commerce sellers
A cautious comparison of sourcing channels and the operational work needed after a supplier is found.
1. What each marketplace is usually used for
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2. Why listing price is not the full landed cost
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3. Communication, sampling, and payment considerations
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4. When a local sourcing team can reduce friction
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5. Questions to ask before committing
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