Written factory shortlist · $150
Pay $150. Name one product. We email you 2–3 vetted Alibaba factories with notes. You buy from them. They ship. No inventory. No calls.
01 · Who it's for
You're ready to buy from China and need real factories—not another agent taking 5–10% of the PO.
Good fit: you know the product, want 2–3 options, and will place the order yourself.
We give you a clear starting point and leave the factory relationship, chat, and PO with you.
02 · Not for
03 · What you get
You buy. They ship. We don't touch a box.
Makers when we can tell; honest notes if a trader is the real option.
Why each made the cut, MOQ/sample signals, and risks to check.
A written answer you can keep, compare, and use to start the conversation.
04 · Example only
SAMPLE SHORTLIST NOTES — EXAMPLE, NOT A REAL CLIENT JOB
Product: unmarked 304 stainless pet bowl, ~3L, US buyer, no custom logo
Chaozhou-area stainless maker · 18+ yrs on Alibaba · Custom Manufacturer
Why: live 304 no-spill listing, sample button on page, US buyer reviews on similar SKUs.
Notes: header MOQ and spec MOQ disagreed—confirm unmarked MOQ in chat before deposit. Ask for sample + DHL/FedEx freight to a US door on Trade Assurance only.
Risk: food-contact PDFs were material/coil reports, not this bowl SKU. Don't claim FDA/LFGB on the finished bowl until you have SKU-level reports.
Zhejiang stamping shop · Custom Manufacturer · mid transaction history
Why: matches size family, publishes sample lead time, main markets include US.
Notes: confirm trader vs factory—ask factory name + city and match store header. MOQ looked ~100–200 unmarked.
Risk: thinner trade history than A. Good backup if A ghosts on freight.
Trading company with factory partners · listed as Trading Company
Why: fast sample path, English-responsive, wide size range.
Notes: fine if you need speed; not the pick for tooling control or remakes. Ask EXW factory price vs their quote.
Risk: they won't be the ones stamping the steel. Use only if A/B can't sample.
05 · How it works
06 · Turnaround
That clock starts after we have payment and your product email. Complex or niche products can take longer—we'll say so up front.
07 · After you pay
08 · Scope
09 · Compare
| Fee | Agents often take 5–10% of the PO. We charge $150 flat for one standard shortlist, or quote bigger jobs. No cut of your order. |
|---|---|
| What you get | An agent may handle chat, samples, and QC. We send a written shortlist—you run the buy. |
| Factory relationship | With us, you own the chat and PO. |
| Best when | Use an on-ground agent for QC. Use us if you know the product and need 2–3 factories. |
10 · Checklist
11 · Choose a path
One clear product, you'll buy yourself, and you need 2–3 factories with notes.
Multi-SKU, tooling, large volume, tight timeline, or more than a shortlist. Send product, volume, timeline, and must-haves by email. No calls.
12 · Quote
Tell us what you need. We'll read it and email a price—no call required.
13 · Standard price
2–3 factories with notes by email.
If checkout is paused, email hello@getmarad.org.
14 · Scope guarantee
You get a written shortlist of 2–3 Alibaba factories with notes for one product by email. We don't guarantee a factory will quote, sample, or win your business.
15 · FAQ