Purchasing assistance
Put the supplier link, exact variant, quantity and sample requirements into one brief. Confirm the product and supplier terms before committing.
Product brief → purchasing confirmationFor Etsy makers & independent studios
1688 sourcing for your next collection.
For makers choosing materials and designers developing their own products. We help turn your 1688 links and specifications into a purchasing plan, then arrange agreed purchases, consolidation and delivery.
Purchasing · Consolidation · Delivery
Sourcing studioPurchasing · Consolidation · Delivery
1688 →Send a working briefPurchase & bring orders togetherReview shipping & approve dispatch
THE WORK BEHIND YOUR ORDER
A clearer brief. A more considered purchase.
Bring a product link or an early idea. We work through the purchasing and delivery requirements with you before an order is placed.
Order consolidation
Bring purchases from different suppliers into a shared delivery plan. Agree how arrivals, packaging and the final parcel will be handled.
Supplier orders → parcel planDelivery coordination
Discuss the destination and product restrictions, then confirm the available route, parcel information and shipping charges for your request.
Parcel details → dispatch planMATERIALS & PRODUCTION
Choose materials around the work you make.
Start with your making process, then define the specifications a supplier needs. These six directions help you prepare a brief; availability, samples and Etsy eligibility need review for each item.
6 All directions
01Assembly & finishing
Jewelry components
Beads, clasps, chain, earring findingsFor makers assembling or finishing their own jewelry. Specify base metal, plating, dimensions, hole size and matching findings. Compare sample finish, fit and clasp function before a larger order. Send a reference photo and quantity for each component.
Discuss these requirements
02Sewing & fiber work
Textiles & fiber
Fabric by the meter, yarn, embroidery threadFor sewing, embroidery, crochet and small textile collections. Define fiber composition, fabric weight or yarn count, usable width and color reference. Use samples to assess feel, shrinkage and color transfer. Send the intended use and quantities by color.
Discuss these requirements
03Paper craft & event design
Paper & celebration supplies
Cardstock, ribbon, cut-paper elementsFor stationery makers and decorative event projects. Specify paper weight, sheet or finished size, surface finish and print or cutting method. Check folding, ink behavior and color on a sample. Include your artwork or size drawing and quantities by version.
Discuss these requirements
04Studio equipment
Tools for your studio
Jewelry pliers, hand stamps, cutting toolsFor cutting, stamping and assembly in your own studio. Match the tool to your material thickness, working area and any existing machine. Test accuracy and repeatability with a sample where available. Send the intended task, material and model details before choosing quantities.
Discuss these requirements
05Painting & engraving
Blanks for your artwork
Unfinished wood shapes, blank ornamentsFor makers painting, engraving or applying their own artwork to a base. Define substrate, thickness, dimensions, surface preparation and hole placement. Test your finish or engraving on a sample. Share what you will add and a drawing of the required blank.
Discuss these requirements
06Original design development
Production for your designs
Your illustrations, surface patterns, product drawingsFor designers developing products from their own artwork or drawings. Prepare dimensioned files, material choices, finish references and sample approval criteria. Ask about setup charges and minimum quantities before commissioning a prototype. Keep design records and check required production-partner disclosures for your Etsy listing.
Discuss these requirementsCurated sourcing directions, not live inventory or verified supplier offers. Illustrative material study.
Product eligibility depends on the item and your creative role. Read Etsy’s current rules before listing. Etsy Creativity Standards
A purchasing plan, from brief to dispatch
Agree the details at each stage.
Your links start the conversation. Specifications, sample decisions and shipping requirements give us the information to define the service and quote for your order.
Send a working brief
Share links, selected variants, quantities and the delivery country and postal code. Include intended use, must-have specifications and any design files.
Resolve details & samples
Clarify supplier specifications, minimum quantities and sample options. Agree what you need to assess, then confirm the selected items, service scope and costs before purchasing.
Purchase & bring orders together
We purchase the agreed items and arrange consolidation. Confirm receiving requirements and any handling needs before placing orders with multiple suppliers.
Review shipping & approve dispatch
The items, parcel weight, dimensions and destination determine the available transport options. Review quoted charges and the estimated transit time before confirming dispatch.
Practical reading from EtsyCollege
Connect the purchase to your shop plan.
Before ordering, work through the decisions that affect your shop: product eligibility, listing preparation, costs and fulfilment. EtsyCollege offers freely readable guides and practical checklists for each stage.
Read the practical guidesFAQ
Services, costs & practical details
Does sourcing from 1688 make an item eligible for Etsy?
Eligibility depends on the actual item, your contribution and Etsy’s current rules. A supplier listing or an unfinished base does not establish eligibility on its own. Review the planned finished product before ordering. Keep records of your original designs and disclose production partners where required.
What can you help with, and should I order samples?
We help clarify supplier details and purchasing requirements, arrange agreed purchases, consolidate orders and organize delivery. For a new material or supplier, discuss samples before a larger order. Agree which properties you will assess and any receiving checks you require; the scope must be confirmed for your request.
How are minimum quantities and total costs worked out?
Minimum quantities can vary by item, variant and supplier. Product cost, service charges and transport are confirmed for your request. Ask which domestic shipping, consolidation or handling costs are included, and whether any destination duties or taxes remain payable separately. Sample and production orders can have different terms.
Can I combine purchases from different suppliers?
Yes, we offer consolidation. Send the complete supplier list with variants and quantities so we can review receiving and shipping arrangements together. Fragile, oversized or otherwise restricted items may affect the plan. Agree any special handling requirements before purchase.
Which destinations and delivery times can you quote?
Share the delivery country and postal code with your product links. Available methods and estimated times depend on the goods and final parcel details. A shipping estimate can be refined once weight and dimensions are known. Confirm the quoted route, charges and timing before dispatch.
What should I send in my first message?
Send the supplier links, selected variants, quantities and delivery country and postal code. Add key measurements, material or finish requirements and whether you need samples. If you are developing an original design, include files or reference drawings and explain your intended product.
Purchasing & shipping enquiries
Send your links and delivery destination.
Include quantities, selected variants and any sample or handling requirements. We can then discuss purchasing, consolidation and available delivery options for your order.
Your email app will open. Attach links, quantities and a destination if you have them.
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