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Choose the help you need

China sourcing pricing depends on how much help you need. The more work and responsibility we take on, the higher the service fee. Before starting, we agree what we will do, what you will handle and what it will cost.

Not sure where to start? Tell us what you have in mind. You do not need a finished brief or to choose a service before enquiring.

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Where are you starting?

New sourcing project
Already have a supplier
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Choose your level of support

Finding a supplier is only the start. Someone still needs to manage samples, orders, quality checks and shipping. Choose what you want to handle and where you need our help. These are flexible ways to work together, rather than fixed packages.
CLIENT-MANAGED

Local support in China

Already have a supplier? You manage the buying decisions and orders. We handle the agreed China-side tasks.

Example: you place the order; we arrange a factory visit or follow up on production and quality.

  • Supplier communication and negotiation
  • Factory visits, production and quality checks
  • Troubleshooting and freight support
PRESTIGE-MANAGED

End-to-end sourcing

Need help from the beginning? You set the requirements and budget and approve key decisions. We coordinate the agreed sourcing process.

Example: you bring the product brief; we help find suppliers, arrange samples and coordinate the order.

  • Supplier search, checks, quotations and samples
  • Negotiation and order coordination
  • Production, quality checks and freight planning
HYBRID

Shared responsibility

Want to share the sourcing work? You handle selected stages and key decisions. We manage the agreed parts of the project alongside you.

Example: you choose the supplier and approve pricing; we coordinate the order, inspections and freight.

  • Targeted sourcing and supplier support
  • China-side order follow-up and quality checks
  • Consolidation and freight coordination
Your arrangement, agreed upfront: we agree who handles each task, what is included, which costs are separate and whether any exclusivity applies. You know the terms before work begins.

China sourcing pricing: fees and minimums

Service fees and purchase minimums shown below are in US dollars (USD).

Paid consulting and support

From $200 / hour
Not sure where to start, or want to talk to someone about your project? Paid consulting helps you understand your options and decide what to do next.
General questions about our services are free. Advice and research specific to your project are paid work. We agree the scope and fee before starting.
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Alibaba Quote Matching

Minimum product purchase value
From $5,000
Service fee quoted separately.
For straightforward products when you already have Alibaba links, clear product specifications and quoted prices. It offers a more basic level of support than full sourcing. We check whether it suits your product, the help you need and our current capacity.
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Full-service sourcing

Minimum product purchases per project
From $10,000 / project
Service fee quoted separately.
For sourcing support from start to finish. We can find suppliers, compare quotations, arrange samples and manage orders, production and quality follow-up. We can also organise freight and delivery. We agree which parts we will handle and the service fee before starting.
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A good fit for both sides. Full-scale sourcing needs to make commercial sense for you and us. As an NZ-owned company based in China, we assess each project before taking it on. We want to work with clients we know we can help.

Below the project purchase minimum? You are still welcome to enquire. Consulting, Quote Matching or a separately quoted project may suit you. The work and service fee still need to make commercial sense for both sides.

Find the right support for your project

Tell us what you are buying and which parts you want to handle. We will review the scope and explain how the service fee would be charged.
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How your service fee is calculated

Your fee depends on the work involved. This includes the number of orders and suppliers, how complex the products are, samples and development, quality checks and freight coordination. It also reflects how much responsibility we take on.
For example: ten $1,000 USD orders from different suppliers can require more work than one $10,000 USD order. Each order needs its own communication, follow-up and shipping arrangements.

Percentage of purchases

An agreed percentage of the value of goods purchased. A minimum service fee or separate project fee may apply when smaller orders or complex projects require substantial work.

Fixed project fee

A set fee for agreed work, such as supplier research, product development, inspections or solving a supply problem. We confirm what is included before starting.

Hourly support

You pay for the time spent on advice or a specific task, at the consulting rate shown above.

Monthly retainer

An agreed monthly fee for ongoing supplier communication, quotation reviews and sourcing support. It depends on the expected workload, how quickly you need us to respond and the expertise required.
Goods and other costs: our service fee is separate from the cost of your goods. Freight, duties, taxes, government charges, inspections and other third-party costs are also separate unless your quotation says they are included.

Freight and logistics

As a freight forwarder, Prestige Sourcing works with a network of freight agents to offer very competitive pricing and shipping options suited to your goods, destination and timing.

We can also consolidate goods from several suppliers in China into one shipment. Depending on the arrangement, your goods, sourcing support and freight can be covered by a single invoice, making payments and paperwork easier to manage.

You can use your own freight forwarder or ask us to organise freight, customs coordination and delivery. Your freight quote depends on the route, shipment size, weight and destination. We explain what is included, any separate charges and the estimated costs before shipment.

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For shipments under 50kg, a $15 USD administration fee applies if you are not sourcing through Prestige Sourcing, across all shipping methods.

Pricing FAQs

General questions about our services, how we work and whether we can help are free. An enquiry helps us understand your project and suggest suitable support.

However, advice specific to your project can involve hours of work. Product or supplier reviews, research, comparing options and solving problems are paid services. We agree the work and fee first. This keeps things fair for clients who pay for our time and expertise.

We are an NZ-owned company based in China, with almost 20 years of China experience, plus ecommerce and supply chain experience. Our practical, tried and tested advice includes insights you cannot simply find online.

If consulting is beyond your budget, you are still welcome to enquire. We can see whether another service suits you, although we may not be the right fit for the support you need.

Start with a free enquiry. Tell us what you want to import, where it needs to go and what you know about quantities, budget or suppliers. It is fine if you are still exploring an idea.

We can explain how our services may help. If you need a plan for your project, supplier research or detailed advice on what to do next, we will suggest paid consulting and agree the fee first.

Yes. Depending on the product and work needed, we may be able to help through consulting, selected tasks in China, Alibaba Quote Matching or a separately quoted project. Send an enquiry so we can discuss a suitable option. The work still needs to make commercial sense for both sides.

Yes. You can keep working directly with your suppliers while we handle agreed tasks. For example, we can help with supplier checks, inspections, production follow-up, consolidation or freight. We agree who handles each task and whether any exclusivity applies before starting.

Even a small order can take time to manage. Supplier communication, checks, order follow-up and solving problems all involve work. Your service fee reflects that work as well as the value of the goods. We agree any minimum or fixed project fee before starting.

There is no single rate that suits every project. The fee depends on the products, suppliers, number of orders and work we take on. Tell us what you know so we can discuss the scope and fee. If you need research or detailed recommendations first, we will explain the paid consulting options.

Quote Matching offers a basic level of support. It does not automatically include extensive supplier searches, factory audits, product development, detailed inspections, compliance work, custom packaging, warehousing or consolidation. If you need these services, we can quote them separately.

No. A retainer can cover support between orders, such as supplier discussions, quotation reviews and planning future purchases. Full-service sourcing generally requires at least US$10,000 in product purchases per project. Our service fee and freight are quoted separately.

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Purchasing support · Quality control · Warehousing & consolidation
START WITH WHAT YOU KNOW

Start with a free project enquiry

Have an idea, an existing supplier or a project you want to discuss? Send us what you know. You do not need a finished brief or to choose a service.

General service enquiries are free. If you need detailed project advice or research, we will explain the paid options and agree the work and fee first.

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Want to talk through your project?

Paid consulting can help you understand your options and decide what to do next. We agree the work and fee before starting.
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