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In this episode...Sofeast's CEO Renaud Anjoran is joined by Adrian from the team to discuss the dangers you face if buying parts for your product's mass production from Taobao.Taobao is a convenient Chinese online marketplace where you can purchase almost anything, usually at a decent price. If you can jump onto the site and find a vendor and quickly place an order, where's the harm in that?This bypasses a secure sourcing process and impacts your product's quality, safety, and compliance negatively...here's why. Show Sections01:59 - Today's topic: Why not to buy parts from Taobao to use in mass production?Batches may vary each time. The item on your BOM might suddenly be delisted. You buy subject to Taobao's terms and conditions. The vendor probably has little liability for performance or quality issues. They might not be a real company.  Related content...If you really want to check out Taobao, visit their site here (just don't buy production parts!)Get help from Sofeast to source great suppliers and benefit from more stability and better prices.Read our 80+ page eBook: Ultimate Guide To Sourcing From China And Developing Your SuppliersLearn how to source your own suppliers in China by listening to our DIY Sourcing from China SeriesDoes your China factory sell your products on Taobao.com?How to complain about counterfeit/fakes on Taobao Get in touch with usConnect with us on LinkedInSend us a tweet @sofeastPrefer Facebook? Check us out on FBContact us via Sofeast's contact pageSubscribe to our YouTube channel Subscribe to the podcast There are more episodes to come, so remember to subscribe! You can do so in your favorite podcast apps here and don't forget to give us a 5-star rating, please:Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsTuneInAmazon PodcastsDeezeriHeartRADIOPlayerFMListen NotesPodcast AddictPodchaser
