Almost half of all sales and purchases are made on online trading platforms located in China. Goods made there have long proved themselves on the good side and can be found in almost every home. You can buy products through special marketplaces that are designed for consumers from all over the world. Ordering from China is cost-effective if you know the algorithm.

Why do people buy goods from China?

Products made in China are in great demand. Chinese goods are relatively inexpensive and the range is striking in variety. On trading platforms, you can buy absolutely any product: household appliances, toys, jewelry, clothes, accessories and many other goods.

Most marketplaces are focused on wholesale sales. A huge number of people from Ukraine start their own business, selling goods from China. To do this, they open showrooms or create stores on Instagram, where they sell products ordered in China with a good margin.

Payment methods for goods from Chinese sites

Paying for an order from marketplaces is one of the key stages of online shopping, which raises certain questions for many. The buyer should understand that the purchase of goods in China takes place in US dollars, because the original price of each product is indicated by the seller in USD. Trading platforms offer payment in several ways:

• card;
• electronic wallet;
• mobile payment;
• in cash.

There are certain nuances that you need to pay attention to in order to safely purchase products. The first thing to check is the authenticity of the Internet resource and its security, this is due to the fact that fraudsters often create phishing sites where they deceive users under the guise of intermediaries. One of the proven ways is to make sure that you entered the original marketplace, check the line with the name. International trading platforms never change their name. Next, select a product and click buy. After specifying the delivery details, proceed to payment. You will be offered a choice of cards or several types of electronic wallets. The first way is with a bank card, it is securely protected by a chargeback. By specifying this option, you will be automatically redirected to the section for entering data. Where to write:

• Bankcard number;
• the period until which it is valid;
• CVV;
• surname, name in English.

By providing this information, you don’t have to worry that fraudsters can use it for their own purposes, since payments on international trading platforms are protected by the VeriSign SSL program. Your data will not be disclosed, and even the supplier, receiving payment, will not see them.

After the payment is made, it is sent for inspection, which can last from several hours to a couple of days, after which the payment data will be in the section of the site for the client.

Verified payment method – WebMoney. With it, you can pay for an order in hryvnia, even if the price is in dollars. WebMoney does the conversion at the rate that will be at the time of payment for the package. Then select “Pay Now”. After that, you will be automatically transferred to an electronic resource where you need to log in and make a payment.

You can also make a secure payment using a QIWI wallet. To do this, select the icon with its logo and enter the phone number. Select “Pay Now” and follow the site prompts.

Mobile payment is one of the types of payment for goods. To use it, select “Other payment methods – Mobile payment”. Then specify the mobile operator, enter your phone number and confirm the payment.

The last option for a secure purchase is cash. When choosing this method, indicate your phone number, it must remain the same until the end of the contract and receipt of the order. In case of a refund, the funds will be credited to this number. To make a payment, enter your phone number and select “Next”. You will be issued an invoice with which you need to apply to one of the branches indicated in the terms of calculation and make a cash payment.

How to safely pay for purchases on marketplaces?

Above, all the available payment methods on order were considered, each of them is convenient and safe in its own way. You can pay for goods with them both in the web version and through the mobile application.

Payment by bank cards still has more advantages than other methods. If a dispute arises with the seller, the bank’s payment system will protect you with a chargeback. There may be situations when the intermediary does not send the goods or tries to deceive, if you do not have time to open a dispute on this issue, then it is better to contact the bank and apply for a refund. When making an application, specify the details of the contract. In this application, it is imperative to indicate all the details of the contract, which will help the payment system to quickly respond to it and return the money.

How to choose delivery?

The main requirement  – economic benefit. Remember that the cost of products, if you work directly with the manufacturer, is really low. This is due to high competition between factories, of which there are thousands in China, as well as cheap labor. Therefore, production in the Middle Kingdom is focused on imports, which is why the logistics system is well developed.

Delivery of goods from China to Ukraine occurs:

• air;
• by sea;
• railway.

The choice of method depends on the niche of the business, the type of product, the time that the entrepreneur can wait. It should be understood that there is no ideal delivery method. There is one that suits you best in terms of cost.

Here are some things to consider when choosing a shipping method:

• type and dimensions of cargo;
• what batch of goods (wholesale or trial);
• delivery terms;
• experience of a transport and logistics company.

Fast delivery is relevant for those who want to constantly be the best for their competitors and provide customers with only new and trendy products. Cargo transportation by air takes from 3 to 5 days. But this speed also has a negative side – the cost. Air delivery is one of the most expensive modes of transportation. Only large businesses can afford it when there is a need to quickly bring goods. It can be spare parts for urgent repairs, medicine, designer clothes. Remember that some categories of goods cannot be transported by air, there are also size restrictions.

Delivery by train is faster than by sea, but more expensive. The railway network is well developed and has minimal risks of force majeure, which is why such delivery is popular. This method is suitable for transporting building materials, furniture, industrial and agricultural goods.

Sea shipping is the best option in the price-quality category. Most entrepreneurs choose it, realizing that they can save money, so that later they can put a large margin on the sale of goods from China.

Look for a company that will deliver your cargo to Ukraine – contact LEGAS Logistics. Specialists will help complete the process of purchasing products from Chinese trading floors and delivering them to Ukraine. The company provides goods inspection services. If necessary, they can be stored in our own warehouses in China. When cooperating with the company, you do not have to worry about the security of payment, since employees take all the financial risks. Legas Logistics works without intermediaries, so you will receive goods at a bargain price.