Click the “Contact Supplier” button, then enter a subject line and the message body. This message should include any questions you might have about the products as well as your purchase request. Alibaba purchasing is typically conducted in English, but be sure to keep your message concise and free of spelling or grammatical errors. Suppliers might run your message through Google Translate, so keep your language direct to avoid potential misunderstandings. The product listing will likely list a price per unit and minimum order quantity (MOQ). Note well that both of these are negotiable.  When you contact the supplier, ask if they can accommodate quantity needs. Ask, “Is the listed MOQ of 500 units negotiable? Would you consider an order of 400 units?” You can also ask, “At what quantity do you offer discounts?” If purchasing more units will lower your cost, and you’re confident you can move the extra inventory, you should consider going with a higher quantity to get the discount. You should also verify if the listed price is FOB, or Free On Board. This means that the seller pays the costs associated with transporting goods to the port of loading, and the buyer pays for costs associated with transport across the ocean to the final destination.  Ask, “Is the listed price range of $2-3 (U.S.) per unit FOB? Can you provide a more accurate FOB quote at 400 units shipped to San Francisco, CA, USA?” Note that all prices and shipping costs quoted on Alibaba are in US dollars. You contact your nearest bank or exchange agent for the most accurate exchange rate, or you can use an online conversion tool: http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/ You and the supplier can negotiate your payment currency and preferred payment method. If necessary, you can exchange currencies with your banking institution. Keep in mind the posted price is also negotiable. Ask the supplier something like, “What’s the best price you can do for this product? Can you do $2 (U.S.) per unit? This would help convince me to source from you regularly in the future.” When you contact a seller, you should also consider asking for samples before agreeing to purchase a large quantity of a specific product. That way, you can inspect for quality before spending money on hundreds or even thousands of units. Ask the supplier, “Do you offer product samples? What is the difference in pricing for samples?” When you are finished composing your message, proofread it for clarity and check for any errors, then click “Send.” Go to your sent box to make sure the message was actually sent to the supplier. If you don’t see your inquiry in the sent box, you should resend the message. To avoid having to compose your message again, copy and paste it into a separate document (like Google Docs) before sending.
اتصل بالمورد واملأ استمارة الرسالة. تفاوض بشأن أقل كمية للطلب. تحقق من السعر المنشور. تفاوض على طريقة الدفع والسعر. اطلب عينات. انقر زر "إرسال" ثم تفقد صندوق المرسل.