Hi Andrew, I would like to ask you a question. I ordered samples from China, using Alibaba website. Is it save to post using Chinese post? Also I would like to open an eBay store, but at this time i have just 15 feedback. Is there any way to do this now? I know in  eBay.com it is possible to get verified, by paying 5 dollars fee and putting id picture on eBay profile. Maybe you have any suggesti...

Hi Andrew, My name is Lorraine and I run a small eBay business selling mainly MAC, Lancome and other brand name cosmetics. In a recent search for new suppliers, I found this company: http://jdk.en.alibaba.com/ As you can see, they’re on their 4th year on Alibaba.com. And being Gold Supplier means they’re legit, right? I’m just worried whatever I will get those products or not as ...

Hello Andrew, I am new to importing from China. I have recently purchased 2 lots of Tennis Rackets to sell at my local club to youths from very poor families that cannot afford to purchase expensive brand names. I realise they are high quality replicas and of course will be selling them on that premise. I do a lot of work in the community and can see there is a whole business here for me and I als...

Hi Andrew! I want to import clothing items from a supplier in China. What worries me is taxes I’ll have to pay here in the UK upon arrival of goods. Do you know how much I’ll have to pay? Items in question are mainly t-shirts, overall value of the order won’t be higher than $1000. I’ll use a courier company for delivery as package is pretty small and weights just 10 kg. Lo...