I always get inspections for my orders, this is doubly important if it's your first order from a new supplier. At the same time you have to ask if the order value makes sense, if you've only ordered $500 worth of goods, perhaps $800 in total including shipping, is a $300 inspection really worth it?
But if its $10,000? A no brainer to get an inspection.
Also, I strongly recommend you read @Walter Hay 's Proven Sourcing 3.0, it's immensely valuable for anyone doing any sourcing / importing. He has a great section where he details why you shouldn't really rely on Alibaba Trade Assurance to protect you.
But if its $10,000? A no brainer to get an inspection.
Also, I strongly recommend you read @Walter Hay 's Proven Sourcing 3.0, it's immensely valuable for anyone doing any sourcing / importing. He has a great section where he details why you shouldn't really rely on Alibaba Trade Assurance to protect you.