The difference between a professional Shenzhen distributor and a risky broker often comes down to a dozen small signals. Here’s exactly what to look for.
7 Red Flags
- No physical address on the website — or a virtual office address
- Pricing 40%+ below market — if it’s too good to be true, it’s counterfeit
- Cannot provide date code photos — legitimate distributors photograph every lot
- Refuses to share CoC documents — Certificate of Conformance is standard
- Only accepts Western Union or crypto — no buyer protection
- Generic email (Gmail, Hotmail) with no company domain
- No presence on verified B2B platforms
5 Green Lights
- Verified Gold Supplier on Alibaba.com with multi-year history
- Provides real-time inventory photos with date codes and lot numbers
- Accepts Trade Assurance or letter of credit — payment protection
- Has a professional company website with complete documentation
- Responds to technical questions — not just pricing emails
Work with a Verified Supplier
Shenzhen By Technology is a 2-year Gold Supplier on Alibaba.com with 100% on-time delivery.