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Buying from Alibaba

Compare suppliers, Trade Assurance, samples, proforma invoices and inspection before a bulk payment.

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What to know before you start

Start an Alibaba purchase with measurable requirements, then compare suppliers against the same brief. A listing price, supplier badge or initial conversation does not replace order checks, a suitable sample and written terms.

A practical path, step by step

Send a consistent enquiry

Specify the model, materials, quantity, quality criteria, packing and destination so quotations can be compared.

Approve the sample and terms

Check the sample against acceptance criteria and record the approved specification in the order. Clarify the ready date and freight responsibility.

Review payment and dispatch

Check the contracting party, order and payment route. Read the current Trade Assurance coverage for that particular order on the platform.

Official Trade Assurance terms

What should I prepare?

  • Product and supplier links
  • Specification and order quantity
  • Sample terms and acceptance criteria
  • Payment, delivery and inspection terms

Questions about this topic

Does a supplier badge replace product inspection?

No. Profile information concerns the supplier. The actual shipment must be assessed against its specification, approved sample and acceptance criteria.

Is every payment to a supplier covered by Trade Assurance?

Do not assume so. Coverage depends on the eligible order, payment route and current platform rules. Check the particular order before paying.

Ready to review your own order?

Share the product link or photo, quantity, destination country and city. Tell us which stage you need help with.

Request an initial review