Mandarin Compass

Sourcing Guide

Our Services

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Step-by-step guides to sourcing from 1688.com and Yiwu markets.
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Tips on negotiating prices to get the best deals from suppliers.
A laptop displays a web browser on the eBay homepage, showing a prominent green advertisement offering up to 70% off on Apple tech with a two-year warranty. The ad features images of a smartwatch and a smartphone. The surrounding environment includes a wooden table and blurred indoor plants in the background.
Tips on negotiating prices to get the best deals from suppliers.

Our Story

Background

Mandarin Compass began with a passion for helping sellers navigate China’s vast sourcing landscape, turning complex processes into clear steps.

We focus on practical tips for real success.

Early Career

Shanghai

2015 – 2018

We focus on practical tips for real success.

Growth Phase

Yiwu

2018 – Present

Expanded expertise in live streaming and pricing strategies.

Get in Touch

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Snapshots

Real moments from sourcing trips and bustling markets in China.

An interior of a crowded shop filled with various household and electrical items, including light bulbs, cables, and packaged goods. Red lanterns with tassels hang from the ceiling, along with ornate chandeliers. Shelves and displays are lined with boxes and products, and the space is brightly lit.
A hand holding a smartphone displaying an online shopping webpage. The screen shows a listing for a unisex sweatshirt with multiple images of a person modeling the garment. The background is a blurred scene of trees and green grass, suggesting an outdoor setting.
A vibrant street performance taking place on a small stage, adorned with colorful traditional decorations and Chinese characters. Two performers in traditional costumes are on stage, engaging with the audience. Bright lights illuminate the scene, with colorful artwork in the background. Several people are watching the performance from the street. Cotton candy machines are visible in the foreground.
An interior of a crowded shop filled with various household and electrical items, including light bulbs, cables, and packaged goods. Red lanterns with tassels hang from the ceiling, along with ornate chandeliers. Shelves and displays are lined with boxes and products, and the space is brightly lit.