Sourcing agent fees: commission, kickbacks and the transparent service fee
Sourcing agent fees in China run from about 3–5% for quotes to around 10% for the full chain. How commission, retainers and kickbacks differ; what to sign.
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Furniture deposit and balance terms in China: tying the last payment to inspection
Furniture deposits in China run from 10% to full payment up front. How to tie the balance to inspection, how a 10/40/30/20 schedule works, and what to check.
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Dining tables from Foshan: stone, solid wood and extending tables compared
Buying a dining table from China? How sintered stone, marble and solid wood compare, what a RMB 3,680 factory island is built from, and how to ship stone.
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International furniture sourcing explained: models, margins and where China fits
International furniture sourcing explained: six business models, where each takes its margin, and why China — Foshan above all — suits mixed, custom orders.
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Buying furniture from China online: platforms, WeChat sellers and how to stay safe
Buying furniture from China online works for stock pieces from verifiable sellers. Ask for couriered samples, a video of your own piece and a company account.
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Buying a sofa from China: styles, frames, prices and shipping
Buying a sofa from China? Check five hidden parts – frame timber, 40D+ foam, 3.6 mm springs, 7 cm webbing, base cloth – then inspect and ship it safely.
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Furniture sourcing agents in China: what they do, what they cost and how to choose one
What a furniture sourcing agent in China does, how agents are paid (3–5% fee, commission or markup), who you are really buying from and how to choose one.
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How to Buy Furniture from Foshan, China: The Full Process from Floor Plan to Delivery
A seven-stage route from your floor plan to destination handover: the records to receive, decisions to approve, costs to separate and timing to confirm before you order.
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Lecong or Longjiang? Where Chinese homeowners browse — and where they actually order
Field notes · Foshan districts By the Source Foshan sourcing team · Published 1 October 2026 · Based on two Xiaohongshu buying-trip diaries (January and August 2026) and…
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Shipping Furniture From Foshan to France: LCL vs FCL, Ports, EU Duty, French VAT and the Delivery Leg (September 2026)
In short Sea freight from Shenzhen or Nansha to Le Havre or Fos-sur-Mer takes about 25–35 days in September 2026, with most services routed round the Cape of…
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Factory-Direct Furniture From Foshan: A Six-Step SOP, the Traps at Each Step and How to Close Them
Value ÷ price, the six-layer channel mark-up that turns a ¥5,000 sofa into ¥20,000, why Foshan, five hard quality indicators, and the four traps of factory direct — rebuilt as a step-by-step SOP for overseas buyers with a Source Foshan control on every step.
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One Sofa, Three Prices: A September 2026 Foshan Price Comparison
A September 2026 price comparison published by a Hangzhou interiors firm, with a clearly labelled specification example for overseas buyers. These historical figures are not a current quotation.
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