What is Alibaba?
Alibaba is a wholesale marketplace for buyers looking to purchase large quantities of products at the lowest price.
How To Use Alibaba In South Africa
1. Simply choose the items you want to buy on Alibaba.com and we will purchase them for you.
Pick all the items you want to buy in Alibaba, send us the product links, as well as your instructions and we will handle the rest for you! We will contact your supplier and make sure you get your desired product according to your specifications.
2. Product Inspection
Our Quality Assurance Team will carefully inspect each item to make sure it is in good condition and conforms to your specifications. If issues with the products are discovered, we will notify you immediately, send you product photos without charge, and timely coordinate with your supplier for return or replacement.
3. Consolidate Orders
Once your orders arrived in our processing center, you have a choice of combining all your orders into a single package to help you save on the shipping fee. Moreover, we will add additional protection to your products like bubble wrap, and with your permission, we can also remove unnecessary packaging like shoe boxes.
4. Free Warehouse Storage
A standard member can utilize our warehouse storage for as long as 120 days without any additional charge. So while waiting for all your orders to arrive, we will store your orders in our warehouse, then consolidate them into a single shipment.
5. International Payment Methods
We offer different payment methods for your convenience. You can choose to pay us by Paypal, Western Union, Bank Transfer, and MoneyGram. We also accept payments via Alipay and WeChat Pay.
Paypal
For fast, secure, and convenient payments, you can choose Paypal. Using Paypal, you can easily pay with your bank account, credit, or debit card, and we can instantly confirm your payment, and process your order.
Bank Transfer and Western Union
You can also avail of 2% cashback every time you fund your account with 1000 USD and more by Bank Transfer or Western Union.
How Long Does A Shipment Take From China To Sa?
The time it takes for Chinese shipping to South Africa by sea freight is approximately 25 days, and Chinese shipping to South Africa by air freight takes 5 days. It is determined by what parts of your order specify the shipping cost. From China to South Africa, it takes 5-7 days for international courier services.
What is the difference between Alibaba and AliExpress?
Alibaba is primarily designed for businesses looking to source products in large quantities. Aliexpress is geared toward individuals looking to buy products in smaller quantities. On Alibaba, buyers and sellers negotiate prices, place orders, and handle logistics.