Are you afraid of getting ripped off when FBA Sourcing from China, Vietnam, or Beyond? Want to know which suppliers are legitimate on Alibaba? Here's our guide to common Scams on Alibaba and ways to become an expert when buying from Vietnam, China, and beyond.

If you've been looking at starting an FBA business, you almost certainly have come across Alibaba. Alibaba is a massive Chinese marketplace with millions of sellers and millions of products for sale in any quantity. Sourcing a product on Alibaba and selling it on Amazon is one of the most popular methods to do FBA, and it's a great place to start as a beginner. Check out our low-risk, step-by-step guide to help you get started and save time and money.

So you’ve found a supplier–now how will you pay them?
Sending thousands of dollars overseas to someone you’ve probably never met can be a scary, if not downright, sketchy step. Though most suppliers in China prefer direct transfers, this is not the safest way. Not to mention, even if you have a trustworthy supplier, you’re likely to drown in fees. Lucky for you, we’ve made hundreds of transactions and tested a dozen different services to determine the best way to save you thousands of dollars on your next purchase.

A Sourcing Company or a sourcing agent helps a company find sources for products and supplies at a low cost and of a certain quality or attributes. Some may represent a few select factories or serve multiple companies. For example, at Cosmo, we have no exclusive contracts and search for the best factories for a company.