Alibaba has undoubtedly received a lot of bad press, there are many negative experiences being exposed all over the Internet. The majority of these horrific tales revolve around branded products in particular, many look to China seeking brand-name goods at rock-bottom prices. This usually leads to either of two outcomes. A box of counterfeit merchandise, in other words some expensive trash. Or alternatively, no products turn up whatsoever. I’m guessing you don’t want to loose money, and would rather find a reputable source. In which case, continue to search Alibaba but only if your looking for unbranded products. If you are looking for branded goods, contact the brand owners and ask who their authorized distributors are. You may well find branded goods on Alibaba, but certainly not in China.
TIP: Alibaba’s verification process doesn’t have any authority, anyone can wear the badge. They just need to put their hands in their wallets to gain it. So do not use that as a way to determine the legitimacy of a company.
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