anyone know how to do bulk pony order on alibaba?

[Clipper]

was wondering if anyone has used this site before? and also, If someone can help me complete an order. The site is in english, but it seems the sellers don't reply back.. I'm assuming its all chinese? I'd like to buy a pony thing on there

[moving to Trader Support ~ many thanks ~ hathorcat]

[BlueyBirdy]

Hello. I have heard some very unfortunate stories that seem to indicate that scamming is rife on that site. I think you also have to buy in bulk.

What is the item you're after? It might be on Taobao - a site which is a bit like a Chinese eBay but much, much bigger. You need to go through an agent to buy things on there but it's easy and the agent I use is professional and reliable.

[partypony566]

Hmm I don't think I've heard of that site. Bumping this for you.

[Clipper]

hey bluepheonix!

I am looking at these they are so cool!!

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/700238381/kids_plastic_miniature_horse.html


also, I would like to get a custom G1 casted for a contest that I want to hold, so I'm looking for a toy maker manufacturer in china that can make them in bulk at low cost for us arena members.

I did read on google that alibaba is risky. I wonder if anyone has ever has success on there?

[BrightIdea]

I am not sure many people order from Alibaba, probably because most of the listings there say the minimum you have to order is 1000 units. I could only imagine the customs nightmare of that, paying all those taxes, while hoping that your shipment doesn't get seized by customs for being counterfeit merchandise.

Sounds a little nervewracking, but good luck. If you are looking for cute fakies in smaller quantities, why not check the dollar stores around your area?

[Sarah-Bee]

I go on Taobao almost daily so if I see these I'll let you know x