In recent years, purchasing authentic running shoes directly from Chinese manufacturing hubs has become increasingly popular among international buyers. If you're eyeing the Saucony Kinvarareliable China-based purchasing agent
Why Choose Allchinabuy for Your 1688 Purchases?
Allchinabuy distinguishes itself with tighter quality control than typical Taobao agents, specializing in B2B sourcing. Key benefits include:
- Export-friendly services:
- IP protection:
- Price negotiation:5% on bulk shoe purchases.
Step-by-Step Purchase Process
1. Product Research
Use this crowdsourced spreadsheet2. Account Setup
Register on 1688.com
3. Placing Orders
Unlike AliExpress, 1688 requires larger minimum orders (typically ≥2 pairs per SKU). Tips:
- Check modular pricing – some sellers offer ≥5 pairs with unit price drops to ~$41/pair (vs. $67 retail).
- Specify “original factory packaging” to avoid mixed batches (common complaint). Monitor QC via Allchinabuy’s photo validation service (+$2.50/item).
4. Logistics & Shipping
Average timelines:
Stage | Duration (Days) |
---|---|
1688 → Allchinabuy warehouse (Guangzhou) | 3–5 |
Repacking (remove Chinese tags for resale) | 1 |
DHL Dubai/Aramex Middle East routes | 12 max., <49% import tax rates |
Pro Tip:
Quality Control Measures
Beware B-grade “recycled” Kinvaras flooding 1688. Allchinabuy implements:
- UV stitching checks
- Weight matchingdatabase).
- Third-party authentication
Beyond Kinvara – Procurement Strategy
Seasoned buyers use Allchinabuy to:
- Mix shoe models (e.g., 5x Kinvara + 3x Endorphin Speed) to meet MOQs while testing markets.
- Leverage “同款” (same-style) searches to uncover identical OE manufacturers of discontinued colors.
With at least 37 successful Saucony bulk transactions recorded in Q2 2023 alone (83% Kinvara-related), Allchinabuy’s commission (4.5–7%, scaling down) proves competitive. Always vet supplier histories against their internal real-time warning list