As we all know, the core foundation of international business is mutual trust. This article will share to let you know do not to try to do these 3 things when you wanna purchase promotional products in China, otherwise, you will find it hard to establish mutual trust and long-term relationships with each other.

Almost all suppliers are very disgusted with this way: In order to get a bottom price, using a huge quantity to ask for an offer

But after all the details are confirmed, the quantity becomes only a fraction of the original inquiry, or even less.
It feels like your father has promised you a car when you graduated from high school.
When you wait for the day with joy, you finally find that the car is only a model using a 3*AA battery.
Of course, you could let the suppliers quote on different quantities, such as 1000pcs, 3000pcs, and 5000pcs respectively.
But better try not to let suppliers quote on such a huge-gap quantity, especially when you face a new supplier.

Some purchasers always expect the supplier to reply as quickly as possible when inquiring or asking for samples

However, after that, there was usually no news or comments anymore.
In fact, most suppliers could understand that orders are not confirmed for every quotation or sample sent.
Everyone’s time is precious and no one wants to spend hours or even a whole day working for no feedbacks.
As a purchaser, you may often receive such emails asking for quotation or sample feedback.
If possible, please be patient enough.
Even if you just reply that I will keep you posted.
It will make the suppliers feel that you are working together, so as to give you more support.

In the age of information explosion, it is becoming easier and easier to find suppliers

This means that we have many ways to find more suppliers working for the same quotation.
This is the normal business way that everyone needs to compare with more suppliers before making the most reasonable decision.
But it is better to indicate the supplier’s name in the inquiry email, not just write “Hi” or “Hello friend”.
Imagine one day you get two calls for insurance promotion.
One just says “Hi, I have the latest insurance product here”, while another one says”Good Morning Mr. Ronen. We have made an insurance plan for you”.
Which one do you think you would prefer to listen to?
Therefore, in the inquiry email, specifying the name will make the supplier feel that they are valued, and take your inquiry seriously.