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Supplier sourcing and verification in China
Factory and manufacturer sourcingDocument and reputation checksNegotiations in ChineseReport with recommendations
when to use the service
When supplier sourcing in China should not be done blindly
This service is useful when finding a contact is not enough and you need to understand the economics, documents, terms and risks before payment.
You need a factory matched from a photo or sample
We source suppliers from an image, label, link or product specifications.
You have a supplier, but need assurance
We verify the company, documents, reputation and actual manufacturing capabilities.
You need to reduce product cost
We compare prices, minimum order quantities, lead times, packaging, payment and delivery terms.
You need a product for your brand
We confirm packaging, logo, product configuration and private-label manufacturing options.
You need secure end-to-end procurement
We support the process from sourcing through payment, delivery and documentation.
Pricing
Three sourcing options for different levels of product complexity
From a quick market check to an end-to-end project.
Quick search
Quickly assess the market for a straightforward product.
from $150per project- from 1 supplier
- indicative: 3 days
- basic terms and delivery
Sourcing + delivery
end to endSourcing is connected to the route and documents from the outset.
from $0when delivered through MARLIN- from 1 supplier
- indicative: 3–5 days
- procurement, route and clearance
Advanced search
For branded products, equipment and complex projects.
from $300for advanced verification- from 3 suppliers
- indicative: 8–12 days
- verification and comparison
The final cost depends on the product, verification depth and level of support.
process
How the process works
A concise path from the initial request to a decision: which suppliers to proceed with, which to exclude and what to clarify before payment.
Collecting requirements
Product details, a photo or link, volume and requirements.
Requesting terms
Price, minimum order, lead time, packaging and payment.
Verifying the company
Documents, reputation, responses and risk indicators.
Comparing options
We show which suppliers to proceed with and what still needs clarification.
sample report
You receive a comparison, not just contact details
The data below is illustrative: it demonstrates the report structure and does not represent actual MARLIN or supplier prices.
Option A
Factory in Zhejiang
Option B
Trading company in Yiwu
Option C
Unverified account
- Supplier type
- factory
- Supplier type
- trading company
- Supplier type
- unclear
- Unit price
- $8.40, market price
- Unit price
- $7.90, $0.50 lower
- Unit price
- $6.80, suspiciously low
- Minimum order
- 500 units
- Minimum order
- 1,000 units
- Minimum order
- 2,000 units
- Production lead time
- 25–30 days
- Production lead time
- 20–25 days, to be confirmed
- Production lead time
- 10 days, no details
- Payment
- in instalments
- Payment
- half upfront
- Payment
- 100% upfront
- Documents
- match
- Documents
- verification required
- Documents
- no documents available
- Address and manufacturing
- factory address confirmed
- Address and manufacturing
- production facilities were not shown
- Address and manufacturing
- the address does not match
- Product photo
- recent photos
- Product photo
- not your production batch
- Product photo
- third-party photos
- Sample
- request a sample
- Sample
- request before payment
- Sample
- no sample available
Option A
Factory in Zhejiang
- Supplier type
- factory
- Unit price
- $8.40, market price
- Minimum order
- 500 units
- Production lead time
- 25–30 days
- Payment
- in instalments
- Documents
- match
- Address and manufacturing
- factory address confirmed
- Product photo
- recent photos
- Sample
- request a sample
Option B
Trading company in Yiwu
- Supplier type
- trading company
- Unit price
- $7.90, $0.50 lower
- Minimum order
- 1,000 units
- Production lead time
- 20–25 days, to be confirmed
- Payment
- half upfront
- Documents
- verification required
- Address and manufacturing
- production facilities were not shown
- Product photo
- not your production batch
- Sample
- request before payment
Option C
Unverified account
- Supplier type
- unclear
- Unit price
- $6.80, suspiciously low
- Minimum order
- 2,000 units
- Production lead time
- 10 days, no details
- Payment
- 100% upfront
- Documents
- no documents available
- Address and manufacturing
- the address does not match
- Product photo
- third-party photos
- Sample
- no sample available
You receive a clear comparison of three options: where the terms look strong, where clarification is needed and where the risks are too high.
mini brief
Send your request for assessment
Send a product link, photo, label, sample or a simple description, and a manager will advise where to begin.
product linkphoto or labelsampledetailed descriptiondescription only
The form is temporarily unavailable. Contact us by email: sales@marlin-logistics.ru
Quick answers
If you have limited information, submit an enquiry: the team will clarify the product, volume, documents and preferred procurement approach.
Can you find a supplier from a photo?
Yes. We can start with a photo, link, label, sample or product description.
Do you verify supplier documents?
Yes. We verify basic registration details, documents, reputation and risk indicators.
Can you verify a supplier we have already found?
Yes. If you already have a link or contact, we can perform a standalone verification.
Do you assist with negotiations?
Yes. We can communicate your requirements to the supplier, clarify the terms and translate the responses.
Can delivery be arranged straight away?
Yes. Once a supplier is selected, we can estimate delivery, documentation and ongoing support.
How much does the service cost?
The page presents three service options: quick search, sourcing with delivery and advanced search. A manager will confirm the final cost after assessing the product and your requirements.