Alibaba: The Cave of Illusions - Avoid the Traps and Make the Right Choice

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Alibaba is often seen as an essential platform for international sourcing. However, behind the thousands of tempting offers, there are many pitfalls for unsuspecting buyers: unreliable sellers, hidden costs, dubious quality, and much more. At GPS Monaco Group, we can help you secure your supplies thanks to our expertise and a network of audited and reliable suppliers. Find out more about the major risks associated with Alibaba and how we can help you avoid them.

1. Unreliable sellers

2. Hidden costs that blow your budget

Many buyers discover additional costs at a late stage:

❌ Unforeseen taxes

❌ Logistics and customs costs

❌ Supplements for certifications and inspections

With GPS Monaco Group : We offer transparent 100 % quotes, including all costs from the outset.

3. Delivery delays that jeopardise your projects

A supplier who fails to meet a deadline can have a catastrophic impact on your business. On Alibaba, delays are common and communication is difficult.

With GPS Monaco Group : Rigorous monitoring and regular reporting guarantee on-time deliveries.

4. Biased assessments and rankings

The number of stars on Alibaba does not guarantee the quality of a supplier. The best positions are often boughtand undeserved.

With GPS Monaco Group : Our partners are selected on the basis of their actual performance, not their marketing budget.

5. Difficult communication

Language barriers, time differences, misunderstandings... Communicating with Chinese suppliers can quickly become a nightmare.

With GPS Monaco Group : Our experts speak 10 languages and ensure smooth communication to avoid any errors.

6. Non-compliant and risky products

False certificates, non-compliance with standards, counterfeiting... These are just some of the risks that can cost you dearly in fines and reputation.

With GPS Monaco Group : We make strict factory quality controls to guarantee compliant, safe products.

7. Risky payments

Paying an unknown supplier on Alibaba is sometimes like playing Russian roulette:

❌ Scams

❌ Undelivered or incomplete products

❌ No after-sales guarantee

With GPS Monaco Group : We secure your transactions and ensure a after-sales support in the event of a problem.

8. No quality monitoring

Alibaba does not guarantee to monitor production. The result? Non-conforming products delivered without recourse.

With GPS Monaco Group : We carry out on-site quality controls to ensure that your products are compliant from the very first delivery.

Alibaba does not guarantee to monitor production. The result? Non-conforming products delivered without recourse.

Alibaba may seem like a goldmine for sourcing, but it's not. there are many risks and can be very expensive.

With GPS Monaco Group,you benefit from :

✔ Of a network of verified suppliers

✔ De transparent prices with no nasty surprises

✔ Of a strict quality control

✔ Of a support from A to Z to secure your project

📥 Download our full summary here : Download the Alibaba file

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