Advice on purchasing from Alibaba to sell on eBay

[friday_club_wines]

Hi everyone

My question is actually on buying from Alibaba, I am new to Alibaba and importing.

I have found an item I would like to import into Australia to sell on eBay

The total order is around $4000, as a first timer I am understandably hesitant about transferring this amount of money into someone’s bank account in China.

I can see that this supplier has been on Alibaba for 11 years, I cant imagine they would make it this far if they were ripping people off.

Anyway, I would love the opinion of a few experience importers as to weather I should do business with this supplier.

Thanks in advance,

Michael

[k1ooo-slr-sales]

I am wondering if there was some story on TV in recent weeks about becoming a seller online as there have been a few posts on these boards in the last week about buying from Alibaba and selling on eBay.

I have seen stories on programs such as ACA about online selling but never including details about eBay MBG, selling limits, 21 day hold on funds and any negative aspects for new sellers.