No Commissions & Zero Hidden Fees

1688 Agent
Just a Flat Service Fee

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.

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Open-Book 1688 Invoices

Zero Hidden Markups

Fixed Flat Fees Only

Why Choose Us

The Most Sincere Approach to
China Sourcing

Unlike traditional agents who profit from hidden margins, we put factory invoices in your hands. Every single time.

Traditional Agents

Hidden Kickbacks (5% ~ 10%)
Agents mark up your product cost and pocket the difference. You never see the real factory price.
Conflict of Interest
They earn more when you pay more. There is zero incentive to negotiate lower prices for you.
Opaque Pricing
Vague "all-inclusive" quotes that bundle hidden fees. You never know what you are actually paying for.

FlatFeeSourcing

Open-Book 1688 Invoices
We forward the exact, un-marked-up factory invoice directly to you. Full price transparency guaranteed.
We Fight for Lower Prices
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.
Transparent A La Carte Pricing
Pick only the services you need. Pay only for what you use. No bundled costs, no surprises.

100% Transparent Price List

A La Carte 1688 Agent Fees

Pick individual services. No bundled costs. No hidden fees. No minimum commitment.

Phase 1

1688 Product Sourcing Report

We research and identify 5 verified factories matching your product specifications on 1688.

$99/ product

5 verified factory matches
Factory profile & capability report
Estimated unit pricing range

Phase 2

Factory Inspection

On-site first audit of the factory: verifying licenses, production lines, and quality systems.

$199/ visit

Physical factory walkthrough
License & certification check
Detailed photo & video report

Phase 3

Sample Consolidation

We collect samples from multiple factories, consolidate into one box, and ship to you worldwide.

$7/ box

Multi-factory sample collection
Professional packing & labeling
+ actual shipping cost

Phase 4

Lab Testing & Compliance

We manage the entire testing process with certified labs in China to secure required English certificates (CE, FDA, CPC).

$129/ product

Lab coordination (SGS/TÜV/CTI)
Sample delivery to China testing centers
+ official testing laboratory fees

Phase 5

Order Management

Full production order coordination: from PO placement through factory follow-up to shipment.

$199/ order

PO placement & negotiation
Production timeline tracking
Zero commission on order value

Phase 6

Pre-Shipment QC

Professional quality control inspection at the factory before goods are shipped out.

$199/ day

AQL sampling inspection
Function & appearance check
Detailed QC report with photos

Phase 7

Private Label Setup

We bring your brand to life: coordinating with custom packaging and printing factories to execute your custom LOGO and boxes.

$188/ one-time

Custom factory box & card sourcing
LOGO placement & printing alignment
Strict color & material proofing

Phase 8

Amazon FBA Prep

FBA-compliant labeling, poly-bagging, bundling, and carton packing to guarantee seamless Amazon warehouse acceptance.

$0.15/ unit

FNSKU barcode & Carton labeling
Poly-bagging and multi-item bundling
Secure carton packing and palletizing

Phase 9

Logistics Booking

We connect you with top-tier local freight forwarders, handle export documentation, and secure the lowest shipping rates.

$49/ shipment

Local freight forwarder matching
Customs export paperwork assistance
Bill of Lading & shipping coordination

Need high-volume complex OEM development or multi-factory supply chain management?

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How It Works

Three Simple Steps to Factory-Direct Sourcing

Getting started is straightforward. No complicated contracts, no minimum commitment.

Submit Your Product Idea

Tell us what you are looking for: product specs, target price, order volume. The more details, the better our sourcing.

Pay Only Selected Service Fees

Choose the services you need from our a la carte menu. Pay flat fees only: zero commission on your product cost.

Safe Ship Worldwide

We handle quality control, logistics coordination, and ensure your goods arrive safely at your door or Amazon FBA warehouse.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

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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FAQ

Honest Answers to Tough Questions

Direct answers to the most important questions about our pricing and operations.

Do you take hidden factory kickbacks?

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.

What if a factory delivers defects or delays production?

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.

Can I source multiple products under a single fee?

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.

Why use FlatFee Sourcing instead of Alibaba.com?

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.

Do you offer free trials or pay-after-delivery terms?

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.

1688 Agent
Just a Flat Service Fee