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Practical guides for buying from China

Straight answers on MOQ, lead times and materials — written for Australian cabinet makers, builders and retailers.

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Why We Set a RMB 150k MOQ (and why it protects you)

A low minimum sounds friendly, but it usually means a trader, not a factory. Here's why a real minimum filters out retail scraps and keeps your order consistent.

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What Your Lead Time Really Includes

Production plus sea freight, stated honestly. How a quoted lead time breaks down, and where the real delays hide.

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Panel vs Solid Wood: the Honest Comparison

When moisture-stable panels beat solid timber in Australian humidity — and when only solid wood will do.

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Local Cabinet Maker Cost vs China: a Real Comparison

Where the savings actually come from, and what you should factor in before switching a supplier.

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How to Collaborate Remotely with a Chinese Factory

Measure + drawings done right: the exact information that turns a vague enquiry into an accurate quote.

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ISPM 15 and Australian Import, in Plain English

Fumigation, packing marks and who handles what — a one-minute read for first-time importers.

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