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Found an item on 1688? We check the variant, quantity and costs with the seller. Review the quote before deciding whether to authorise the order.

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What this package covers

What to send us
Product link or description, preferred variant, quantity and Swiss postcode.
What you receive
A quote with the checked variant, product price, purchasing service and known costs in China. You decide whether we place the order.

  • Confirm the item you want

    Send the product link or a short description, along with the variant, quantity and Swiss postcode if known. If an item differs from your request, we ask whether you would consider a substitute.

  • Order after your approval

    Once you approve the quote, we coordinate the agreed order and, if included, payment to the confirmed recipient.

  • Agree receipt and onward shipping

    We confirm where the seller should send the goods and which receiving, checking or packing work you need. Onward transport requires separate approval.

Example purchase approval record

Itemised quote

The written quote lists the currency, included work and who pays each charge. It marks amounts as confirmed, estimated or still to be priced. Any changes are agreed before the work goes ahead.

  • Goods

    What it’s based on
    Unit price, variant, quantity and currency confirmed with the seller.
    What to confirm
    Confirm any outstanding variants or quantities before ordering.

  • Purchasing service

    What it’s based on
    Work agreed for the order and any supplier payment coordination.
    What to confirm
    The quote states whether payment coordination is already included in purchasing.

  • Shipping within China

    What it’s based on
    Delivery from the seller to the agreed receiving point.
    What to confirm
    The quote marks this leg as included if the goods price already covers it.

  • Receiving and packing

    What it’s based on
    Agreed checks, number of packages and packing materials needed.
    What to confirm
    Agree any additional work before it starts.

  • International transport

    What it’s based on
    Route, external dimensions and weight of the finished shipment.
    What to confirm
    The amount stays open until packing details and route are known.

  • Destination charges

    What it’s based on
    Agreed import handling and delivery arrangements for Switzerland.
    What to confirm
    The quote states what is included, what may be charged separately and who is responsible.
What to check before approving a quoteExample of an itemised quote

After you enquire

  1. Add missing details

    Use your CH enquiry reference and the email address from the original enquiry.

    Add the item link, variant, quantity and Swiss postcode if known. Say whether you would consider a substitute.

    Update your enquiry

  2. Review the itemised quote

    Our team emails you an itemised quote with its reference. Check the currency, any amounts still to be priced and who pays each charge.

    Compare the goods, purchasing service and shipping within China. Check receiving, packing and onward transport separately.

    See the quote items

  3. Respond to the quote

    Enter the enquiry and quote references, along with the email address from the original enquiry. Tell us whether you confirm this version or would like changes.

    Confirm the items, variants and quantities to order. Agree onward transport separately once the finished shipment has been measured.

    Send a quote response

  4. Follow up on an order or shipment

    Give the enquiry or order reference and identify the item. For missing or damaged goods, note the quantity affected and any photos you have.

    Contact support
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