Sourcing fidget and squishy toys from a China-based factory can shrink your unit cost and give you far more customization than buying from a local distributor. The trade-off is that you manage the supplier, the samples, and the shipping yourself. This checklist walks through the five steps most wholesale buyers follow.
1. Shortlist styles and confirm the MOQ
Start from the catalog and pick the shapes and materials that fit your channel. Then confirm the minimum order quantity. Many of our styles support low MOQ with mixed-batch ordering, so you can combine several designs to reach the minimum instead of committing to one SKU.
2. Request samples before you commit
Always order samples first. A physical sample lets you check the material, the print quality, and the “feel” of a slow-rise squishy or a fidget cube before you tie up production capacity. Email our sales team with the SKUs you want and we will ship a sample set.
3. Customize with OEM and ODM
If you sell under your own brand, most styles can be customized: logos, embossing, colors, and packaging. Our OEM and ODM capabilities cover artwork mock-ups and pre-production approvals so the bulk run matches the sample.
4. Choose DDP shipping
For predictable landed cost, ship Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). With DDP the quoted price is the total you pay, with customs and port fees handled on our side rather than appearing as a surprise invoice on arrival.
5. Run quality control before shipment
Before containers leave the factory, we inspect for defects, verify counts, and confirm the customization matches the approved sample. This step protects you from receiving a bulk order that does not match what you signed off.
What to prepare before contacting a supplier
Have these ready: target market and any compliance documentation you need, expected order volume, the SKUs or styles you like, and your customization requirements. The more specific your brief, the faster we can return a quote with an accurate lead time.
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