As your trusted 1688 agent and professional China sourcing agent, FlatFee Sourcing helps you stop paying 5% to 10% hidden markups to middleman trading companies. Get 100% factory-direct local prices from 1688. We make money from our labor, not your inventory.
Unlike traditional agents who profit from hidden margins, we put factory invoices in your hands. Every single time.
Agents mark up your product cost and pocket the difference. You never see the real factory price.
They earn more when you pay more. There is zero incentive to negotiate lower prices for you.
Vague "all-inclusive" quotes that bundle hidden fees. You never know what you are actually paying for.
We forward the exact, un-marked-up factory invoice directly to you. Full price transparency guaranteed.
0% Commission Guarantee: Since we make money entirely from fixed service fees, we fight tooth and nail with 1688 factories to lower your product cost.
Pick only the services you need. Pay only for what you use. No bundled costs, no surprises.
Pick individual services. No bundled costs. No hidden fees. No minimum commitment.
We research and identify 5 verified factories matching your product specifications on 1688.
On-site first audit of the factory: verifying licenses, production lines, and quality systems.
We collect samples from multiple factories, consolidate into one box, and ship to you worldwide.
We manage the entire testing process with certified labs in China to secure required English certificates (CE, FDA, CPC).
Full production order coordination: from PO placement through factory follow-up to shipment.
Professional quality control inspection at the factory before goods are shipped out.
We bring your brand to life: coordinating with custom packaging and printing factories to execute your custom LOGO and boxes.
FBA-compliant labeling, poly-bagging, bundling, and carton packing to guarantee seamless Amazon warehouse acceptance.
We connect you with top-tier local freight forwarders, handle export documentation, and secure the lowest shipping rates.
Contact us for a custom flat-rate plan tailored to your project scope.
Select the 1688 sourcing services you need and see your total instantly. No surprises, ever.
Getting started is straightforward. No complicated contracts, no minimum commitment.
Tell us what you are looking for: product specs, target price, order volume. The more details, the better our sourcing.
Choose the services you need from our a la carte menu. Pay flat fees only: zero commission on your product cost.
We handle quality control, logistics coordination, and ensure your goods arrive safely at your door or Amazon FBA warehouse.
Trusted by eCommerce sellers and brands worldwide.
"I used to buy on Alibaba.com, paying a 25% premium to a middleman. I hired FlatFee Sourcing for a $99 supplier report to check the exact same item on 1688. They found the source manufacturer, dropping our unit cost from $4.10 to $2.65, and handled the RMB wire seamlessly. Even with the service fees, our profit margins doubled."
"Their pre-shipment QC ($199/day) is a mandatory line item for us now. Last month, their inspector caught a major printing error on 1,200 of our custom boxes at a Guangdong warehouse. He sent raw 4K videos immediately, and we forced the factory to reprint before the container sailed. If that cargo had hit Los Angeles defective, we would have lost months of sales."
"Domestic factories on 1688 have no clue how Amazon FBA receiving works; they always get FNSKU barcodes wrong. Instead of paying high prep center fees in Europe, we had FlatFee Sourcing do the sorting and poly-bagging at origin for $0.15 a unit. 4,500 units hit the German FBA warehouse last week with zero compliance issues."
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Read MoreDirect answers to the most important questions about our pricing and operations.
No. Transparency is our entire business model. We share the original, un-marked-up Chinese invoice and official factory bank receipts with you on every order. Our strict Anti-Bribery Policy legally forbids our team from accepting any supplier incentives or rebates. We work strictly for you, not the manufacturer.
This is exactly why you hire a ground team. We track production weekly to catch delays early. If our Pre-Shipment QC phase detects defective products, we halt the cargo inside China and force the factory to remake them before international shipping begins, protecting you from overseas logistics losses.
Our standard 1688 Sourcing Report covers up to 5 verified factories for one specific product type. However, if you are a high-volume seller launching a large product catalog or multiple items simultaneously, please contact us. We are happy to review your project scope and provide a custom bundled rate.
Alibaba.com is built for international buyers and is heavily populated by trading companies who markup prices by 15% to 30%. 1688.com is China's domestic wholesale platform where factories quote their true local rock-bottom prices. We break down the native payment and language barriers to give you access to these exact local costs.
No. Because we operate on a zero-commission model and do not add any markup to your products, we charge purely for our real labor. All service phases must be paid upfront before our work begins. This structure ensures our interests remain 100% aligned with yours to lower your production costs.
Fill out the form and our team will get back to you within 24 hours with a tailored service plan and quote.
We respond to every inquiry within one business day.
Free consultation with zero commitment required.
We ship to North America, Europe, Australia, and beyond.