Purchasing assistance
Put the supplier link, exact variant, quantity and sample requirements into one brief. Confirm the product and supplier terms before committing.
Product brief → purchasing confirmationPurchasing · Consolidation · Delivery
Purchasing, consolidation and delivery for your studio.
Ask our team to help with 1688 purchasing, combine orders from several suppliers or arrange delivery. Share your links, specifications, quantities and destination. We will review the requirements and confirm the service scope and charges with you before you proceed.
THE WORK BEHIND YOUR ORDER
A clearer brief. A more considered purchase.
Bring a product link or an early idea. We work through the purchasing and delivery requirements with you before an order is placed.
Order consolidation
Bring purchases from different suppliers into a shared delivery plan. Agree how arrivals, packaging and the final parcel will be handled.
Supplier orders → parcel planDelivery coordination
Discuss the destination and product restrictions, then confirm the available route, parcel information and shipping charges for your request.
Parcel details → dispatch planBEFORE YOU COMMIT
Know what the quote covers.
An item’s listing price is one part of the cost. Ask which charges are included, which are estimates and which may be payable at destination.
- 01Products & supplier terms
- 02Domestic transport
- 03Agreed service fees
- 04International shipping
- 05Import charges, if applicable
Rates, supported destinations, checks and timing are confirmed for the actual order.
Send a working brief
Share links, selected variants, quantities and the delivery country and postal code. Include intended use, must-have specifications and any design files.
Resolve details & samples
Clarify supplier specifications, minimum quantities and sample options. Agree what you need to assess, then confirm the selected items, service scope and costs before purchasing.
Purchase & bring orders together
We purchase the agreed items and arrange consolidation. Confirm receiving requirements and any handling needs before placing orders with multiple suppliers.
Review shipping & approve dispatch
The items, parcel weight, dimensions and destination determine the available transport options. Review quoted charges and the estimated transit time before confirming dispatch.
Product costs, service fees and shipping are quoted for your request. Confirm any separate domestic transport, handling, duties or taxes. Available destinations and estimated transit times depend on the goods and parcel details.
Product eligibility depends on the item and your creative role. Read Etsy’s current rules before listing. Etsy Creativity Standards
Practical worksheets
Purchasing and consolidation preparation
Organise the details for a purchasing discussion. You can contact us directly before completing every field.
Copy and paste into cell A1 of a local spreadsheet, or download the CSV to complete locally; unknown details can stay blank.
| Record | Your entry | Check before confirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Item and intended use | Blank for your own record | Supplier link, product reference, what you will make or sell, materials and dimensions. |
| Quantities and options | Blank for your own record | Quantity for each variant, finish or colour reference, and any permitted substitutions. |
| Sample and approved version | Blank for your own record | Whether a sample is needed, the approved sample or specification reference, and unresolved questions. |
| Supplier and quote | Blank for your own record | Product amount, domestic delivery, minimum quantity, availability and the quote scope to confirm. |
| Receiving and consolidation | Blank for your own record | Suppliers and expected arrivals, what can ship together, and what must remain separate. |
| Packaging and destination | Blank for your own record | Packing requirements, final packed dimensions and weight when known, and the destination. |
| Release approval | Blank for your own record | Included charges, exclusions, open questions, the proposed shipping arrangement and who approves release. |
On a narrow screen, scroll sideways to see every column.
FAQ
Services, costs & practical details
Does sourcing from 1688 make an item eligible for Etsy?
Eligibility depends on the actual item, your contribution and Etsy’s current rules. A supplier listing or an unfinished base does not establish eligibility on its own. Review the planned finished product before ordering. Keep records of your original designs and disclose production partners where required.
What can you help with, and should I order samples?
We help clarify supplier details and purchasing requirements, arrange agreed purchases, consolidate orders and organize delivery. For a new material or supplier, discuss samples before a larger order. Agree which properties you will assess and any receiving checks you require; the scope must be confirmed for your request.
How are minimum quantities and total costs worked out?
Minimum quantities can vary by item, variant and supplier. Product cost, service charges and transport are confirmed for your request. Ask which domestic shipping, consolidation or handling costs are included, and whether any destination duties or taxes remain payable separately. Sample and production orders can have different terms.
Can I combine purchases from different suppliers?
Yes, we offer consolidation. Send the complete supplier list with variants and quantities so we can review receiving and shipping arrangements together. Fragile, oversized or otherwise restricted items may affect the plan. Agree any special handling requirements before purchase.
Which destinations and delivery times can you quote?
Share the delivery country and postal code with your product links. Available methods and estimated times depend on the goods and final parcel details. A shipping estimate can be refined once weight and dimensions are known. Confirm the quoted route, charges and timing before dispatch.
What should I send in my first message?
Send the supplier links, selected variants, quantities and delivery country and postal code. Add key measurements, material or finish requirements and whether you need samples. If you are developing an original design, include files or reference drawings and explain your intended product.
Purchasing & shipping enquiries
Send your links and delivery destination.
Include quantities, selected variants and any sample or handling requirements. We can then discuss purchasing, consolidation and available delivery options for your order.
Your email app will open. Attach links, quantities and a destination if you have them.
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