Sorry if Alibaba isn't the same as AliExpress. I'm starting a business and want to order materials from Alibaba. As a first timer, it's a bit daunting. Compared to Amazon or Ebay, it has a sketchiness to it, that I can't shake. A lot of it has to do with the language barrier, but I think the biggest point of resistance is that I'm unsure of the "trade assurance", and "verified supplier , Just saw a supplier for a wholesale item at a great price. Haven’t ordered off Alibaba before though, and not able to go to the manufacturer to check the shipment which will be relatively small. Any advice for going about this?, Here it is! My 2023 Sur Ron LBX in Phantom Purple. Ordered from Changzhou Double Spring Machinery on Alibaba. Took 48 days to ship from China to my doorstep in San Diego. $3830 OTD. This thing is an absolute blast. My car has been parked since I received the Sur Ron on Monday 😂 Share Add a Comment Sort by: Best Open comment sort options Best Top New Controversial Old Q&A YostLife •, How to avoid frauds scams when buying on Alibaba and importing from China? Finding suppliers is easy, the hard part is finding Mr.Right. Keep in mind that there are suppliers on Alibaba who will try to scam your money so always be vigilant and trust your gut feeling when sourcing for suppliers on Alibaba., Alibaba is a large marketplace connecting (mostly) Chinese suppliers with (mostly) western companies. This can be a tremendous resource, providing access to many low-cost suppliers, but it is not without its difficulties and risks. Poor quality goods, outright scams, delivery problems, and the like are a reality, just as with all marketplaces, but Alibaba is a bit unique. This forum is , Alibaba is a large marketplace connecting (mostly) Chinese suppliers with (mostly) western companies. This can be a tremendous resource, providing access to many low-cost suppliers, but it is not without its difficulties and risks. Poor quality goods, outright scams, delivery problems, and the like are a reality, just as with all marketplaces, but Alibaba is a bit unique. This forum is .