Factory direct
Factory direct can work when the buyer knows the exact product, material, specification, quantity, and export route. The risk is that each factory only sees its own product and may not manage the full project, shipping handoff, or installation implications.
Trading company
A trading company can simplify communication and bundle suppliers, but the buyer still needs clarity on quote basis, margin, supplier responsibility, packing, inspection, and replacement policy. Convenience without records can become expensive later.
Project-side sourcing service
A project-side service starts from the buyer's scope and keeps comparing options. It can use factories, showrooms, and specialist suppliers, but the focus is quote clarity, delivery control, QC records, packing evidence, and handover.
FoshanBuild position
FoshanBuild is more than a factory or agent. It is a professional service provider with project experience and industry knowledge. The service fee is for sourcing work, quote comparison, supplier follow-up, QC, packing records, delivery handoff, and optional installation guidance.
Simple decision rule
Choose factory direct for simple known products, a trading company for simple bundled buying, and a project-side service when the order is mixed, valuable, customized, or difficult to hand over overseas.
Before you pay a deposit
- Confirm the exact product and material specification.
- Confirm quote basis and what is not included.
- Confirm sample, production photo, inspection, and packing photo checkpoints.
- Confirm shipping route and who owns each handoff risk.