Sourcr · Field notes
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From your first find to your doorstep. A little clarity on buying, warehouse orders and shipping from China.
24 practical topics · 223 buying guides
Frequently asked questions
Orders and warehouse
8 guides01 / Field notesHow long do items take to reach the warehouse?Waiting for an item to reach your agent’s warehouse? Separate seller preparation, domestic shipping and warehouse intake to work out what to check next.02 / Field notesThe seller has not shipped: what should I check?Your item was purchased but has not shipped? Check variant availability, preorder terms and the promised dispatch date before deciding what to do with your agent.03 / Field notesDelivered in China but missing from the warehouse?Domestic tracking says delivered, but the item is missing from your agent account. Find the references needed to check delivery and warehouse registration.04 / Field notesWhy are my QC photos not available yet?Your item arrived but its QC photos are missing. Check warehouse registration, the photo service selected and any extra details you need before shipping.05 / Field notesMy item is in the warehouse. What happens next?Your item has reached the warehouse. Review the checks, packaging choices and information to prepare before submitting it for international delivery.06 / Field notesWhy is only part of my order in the warehouse?Some items are missing from your warehouse order. Check variants, quantities and parcel numbers to distinguish a split shipment from an actual missing item.07 / Field notesHow long can I keep items in the warehouse?Waiting for more purchases before shipping? Check each item’s intake date, storage deadline and available extensions before planning your combined parcel.08 / Field notesHow do I request a return before shipping?Wrong size, incorrect variant or a visible defect? Prepare a documented return request with your agent while the item is still awaiting international shipping.
Shipping and budget
8 guides01 / Field notesHow much will my basket cost delivered?Budget for shopping from China: item prices, domestic delivery, optional services, international shipping and the charges included or excluded by your agent.02 / Field notesWhy is the billed weight higher than the actual weight?Understand actual, volumetric and billable parcel weight. See a worked example and the measurements needed to compare shipping lines for your package.03 / Field notesHow can I estimate my basket’s weight?Estimate item weight before buying by separating measurements, approximations, quantities and packaging. Prepare clearer inputs for your shipping budget.04 / Field notesWill removing boxes make shipping cheaper?Keep or remove product boxes? Compare weight, volume, protection and billing increments before asking your agent to repack your purchases for shipping.05 / Field notesShould I combine my items or ship separate parcels?Combine your items or prepare several parcels? Compare complete quotes, volume, line limits and the waiting time for any orders still on their way.06 / Field notesWhich shipping line should I choose for my parcel?Compare shipping lines compatible with your destination and items: billable weight, dimensions, quoted price, transit estimate and included services.07 / Field notesMy parcel tracking stopped updating. What should I do?Tracking has stopped updating? Identify the last scan, shipping service and journey involved to prepare a useful request to your agent or carrier.08 / Field notesWhy does the final shipping price differ from the estimate?Shipping changed after packing? Compare final weight, dimensions, selected options and the actual line to understand the difference from the original estimate.
Finding and choosing products
8 guides01 / Field notesHow do I buy from 1688 through an agent?Understand buying from 1688 through an agent: products, variants, minimum quantities, warehouse delivery and preparing the eventual international shipment.02 / Field notesWhat does minimum order quantity mean on 1688?Distinguish minimum quantity, pack size and tier pricing on a 1688 listing. Check whether sizes or colours can be mixed before preparing your purchase.03 / Field notesWhere can I find 50 unbranded white T-shirts?Plan an order of 50 unbranded white T-shirts: fabric weight, sizes, labels, minimum quantities and delivered cost to compare listings that fit your requirements.04 / Field notesHow do I read a Chinese size chart?Compare a Chinese size chart with clothing that fits: units, flat width, length and cut help you choose beyond the letters S, M and L on the label.05 / Field notesWhat should I check in QC photos?Review QC photos methodically: variant, quantity, size, visible condition and useful measurements. Understand which details a photo cannot confirm on its own.06 / Field notesHow can I find an item when its link is dead?A Taobao, Weidian or 1688 link no longer works? Use the product reference, seller, photos and specifications to search for a relisting or a suitable alternative.07 / Field notesHow can I find a product from a photo?Prepare an image search in Sourcr with a clear photo, distinctive details and comparison criteria to find an item or an alternative that fits your needs.08 / Field notesHow can I compare two sellers for the same item?Compare offers using the same variant, measurements, materials, documented buyer feedback and delivered cost. Identify what remains unknown before choosing.
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