Sourcing 101: How to Vet a Balloon Manufacturer in Yiwu

Five red flags to avoid and seven questions you must ask before placing your first wholesale order overseas.

Five Red Flags

1. No factory visit policy
2. Prices significantly below market average
3. No quality certifications
4. Unwillingness to provide samples
5. No clear MOQ or inconsistent pricing

Seven Essential Questions

1. What is your annual production capacity?
2. Can you provide third-party test reports?
3. What is your defect rate and return policy?
4. Do you offer OEM/custom printing?
5. What are your standard lead times?
6. Can you provide references?
7. What shipping methods do you support?