Your Professional 1688 Sourcing & Purchasing Agent
Looking to get the most out of 1688 for your eCommerce business? You’re not alone. After all, as Alibaba’s domestic Chinese platform, 1688.com offers the absolute lowest factory pricing available anywhere. The catch? Everything is in Chinese, payments require local methods, and quality can vary wildly without proper vetting.
That’s where we step in as your dedicated 1688 agent. At E7 Dropshipping, our team has decades of experience in the Chinese eCommerce space, and along with being one of the most competitive national shipping and fulfillment companies, we are specialists in 1688 product sourcing and purchasing.
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Full-Service 1688 Purchasing Services
We create and top-up 1688 accounts on your behalf, search for exact SKUs, negotiate aggressively with suppliers, place orders, track production, consolidate parcels, and perform detailed quality inspection with video proof before repacking for dropshipping.
For popular products we typically present two supplier options so you can compare price, lead time, and sample quality side by side. Rare or custom items usually come from a single qualified factory.
How Long Will the Process Take?
Every step of the 1688 sourcing and purchasing process is documented and shared with you in real time. You stay in full control without ever needing to speak Mandarin or figure out WeChat Pay. While each agent experience is bespoke and will therefore differ slightly in timelines, average times for working with the E7 Dropshipping team are:
- Quotation with photos and pricing: 1-24 hours
- Sample arrival at our warehouse: 3-7 days (max 14 in peak season)
- Bulk production to warehouse: 7-20 days depending on the factory
Start buying at true 1688 factory prices today – send us your product links or ideas.
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Who We Are
E7 Dropshipping was founded in 2015, focusing on dropshipping fulfillment, product sourcing, development, customization, and international shipping. As part of E-Seven Global Limited with over 20 years in international trade, we’ve grown to a team of over 150 members dedicated to your success. Our mission is to solve all your problems with the lowest prices and best service, allowing you to focus on sales. We provide comprehensive support, including product recommendations, quality inspections, custom packaging, and after-sales assistance. Our headquarters is located at Lippo Sun Plaza, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, China Mainland (note: this address does not accept returned packages). All shipments and returns are handled at our main fulfillment center at No.213 Taikang Mid Road, Shounan Street, Yinzhou District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China Mainland. Meet our team:
Army Liu
(President)
Esta Ma
(CEO)
Sunny
(Senior Manager)
Sam Shepherd
(Lead Marketing Consultant)
Grace Shi
(Training President)
Fish Yu
(Customer Service Manager)
Ali
(Customer Service)
Omer
(Customer Service)
Testimonials
Things even arrived before us in Singapore, luckily we had a friend there picking up our stuff hhhhh... And they have very good shipping price as well.
泓森 陈
E7 Customer
If you are looking for a reliable dropshipping agent, E7 is the right place for you. They work very quickly and the product prices are really fair.
Sascha Lungstraß
E7 Customer
What a great supplier! They respond quickly and always offer good prices. I am very happy with their service.
E-commaster
E7 Customer
E7 is a good supplier, work with them since the beginning of my online business...
Dylan Burer
E7 Customer
Great Supplier, absolutly professional!
Sunny and his Team are great!
Lukas
E7 Customer
I've been working with E7 for almost 2 years now and I'm very satisfied. Great communication, and they really get the job done. I recommend them to everyone.
Miandos Kundservice
E7 Customer
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly do you do as my 1688 agent?
We create and top-up your 1688 account, search products, negotiate the lowest factory price and MOQ, place orders, consolidate, film quality inspection, and prepare for dropshipping or storage.
How fast are 1688 quotes?
Same as regular sourcing – 1–24 hours, but it can often be within the same hour if urgent.
How many suppliers do you show per product?
Usually 2 for popular items, 1 for rare or custom products.
How long until samples arrive at your warehouse?
3–7 days normally, up to 14 days maximum in peak season.
Do you handle payment to 1688 factories?
Yes, completely. You never need Chinese bank accounts or WeChat Pay.
Is there a minimum order or subscription fee?
No. You only pay the factory price + our small commission per shipped item.
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