@louischinasourcing8

What they said

• Principle: don't lie, but don't show your weak points either. Want a better price? Change the way you talk.

1. Don't say "I just started my business." Say "We are checking suppliers for a long-term business partnership."
2. Don't say "I don't have a big budget." Say "We compare suppliers on price, quality, and stable supply."
3. Don't say "Can you give me a discount?" Say "Please offer your best price for this trial order. If it works well, we can place big orders later."

• Summary: same buyer, same budget, different position.
• Mindset: you are not only buying goods, you are testing the supplier. Your first order might be small but there can be big opportunities ahead.
• Ends with engagement question: is this smart negotiation or just manipulation? Sign-off: "I am Louis. I am always waiting for you."

Try this

• Importers and sourcing buyers: Reframe, do not lie. Say "We are comparing suppliers for a long-term partnership" instead of "I just started".
• Budget: Say "We compare on price, quality and stable supply" instead of "I have a small budget".
• Discounts: Say "Please give your best price for this trial order. If it goes well, we plan larger orders" instead of "Can I get a discount?"
• Mindset: Treat the first order as a test of the supplier as well as the product.
• Keep it honest: Only promise bigger orders if you plan them, or you lose trust.
• Always: Compare at least three quotes and request samples.

Links

• None named. Creator is a Yiwu sourcing agent (hashtags #ChinaSourcing #yiwuagent #SourcingAgent).