What Small-B Buyers Should Check Before a Wholesale Order

Placing a wholesale order is a commitment.

Before confirming, buyers should review the product, commercial terms, logistics, and after-sales expectations.

Product

Confirm:

• Exact product
• Variant
• Size
• Material
• Color
• Quantity
• Packaging

Do not rely only on product names.

Pricing

Confirm:

• Unit price
• Quantity
• Any volume pricing
• Customization charges
• Packaging charges
• Shipping charges

Understand what is included and what is not.

MOQ

Confirm whether MOQ applies:

• Per product
• Per variant
• Per color
• Per order

This can materially change the required quantity.

Lead Time

Ask:

• Production time
• Processing time
• Shipping time
• Expected dispatch date

Do not treat production lead time as the same thing as total delivery time.

Shipping

Understand:

• Shipping method
• Destination
• Freight cost
• Tracking
• Duties or import taxes
• Delivery responsibility

The final landed cost can be different from the product price.

Quality and Inspection

For larger orders, consider whether inspection is appropriate.

At minimum, confirm what happens if products arrive damaged or materially different from the agreed specification.

Keep the Order Information

Save:

• Product specifications
• Order confirmation
• Commercial terms
• Shipping information
• Communication
• Customization approvals

Good documentation makes later reordering much easier.