Chinese Antiques Sourcing

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also sources Chinese Antiques for you in China.
Just provide us with some information on the item you are looking for and we will find it in China. We then will send you pictures and a detailed report on the item by email along with the cost in US Dollars. Culturalliving will handle the shipping, import, documents and deliver the piece(s) to your address. This will usually take 2-3 months from date of order. There will be no fee or extra cost to you for this service.

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Need just One Piece or a full Container, no problem!
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(Minimum Order value of $1000 US)

(Chinese Antique Item Sourcing Services):
* We source Chinese Antiques (Furniture and Objects), simply and easily for you.
* We don't charge for sourcing, so if we either can't find them, or the price is not right, then there is no cost.
* We source from China all the time, and deliver after inspection to your door in the USA.

What is Antique Item Sourcing ?
We do not just import Chinese Antiques for you - we source and inspect them for you too.

Some clients know exactly what they want. They may know of a possible supplier, but are not sure how legitimate they are, or even if the items would really turn up, so ask us to source the item too, and check they are getting the best deal.
So we will source a number of appropriate sources, gather a range of prices and details, and put our findings to the client. Then if we both feel comfortable, handle the payments, inspections, shipping, customs and delivery to your door .
This is why we are proud to call ourselves Chinese Antique Item Sourcing Services - because we do far more for you than just import Chinese Antiques, though delivering to your door is no small aspect either.

Our sourcing services are free

Unlike many in this business, we don’t charge consultancy rates. We can, but most of our clients, want us to have some incentive to find the goods. We only benefit if you the client goes ahead, as there is a small commission within the price we quote. Most of our clients not only want us to find the items, but also then bring them over and handle all the details such as shipping and customs.

Sourcing & Importing frequently asked questions

The most frequently asked questions about importing successfully are:

How can I be sure the quality standards will be met?
	We only deal with sources (reputable Antique Dealers in China) who already carry quality antiques now, or if new, similar products. This alone makes a great difference. The specification becomes the agreement. Money changes hands on that agreement. We get the items inspected independently before shipment, which adds to piece of mind. There is always risk, but from experience, most issues occur where the specification is either not clear enough, or a client retrospectively introduces a technical or packing detail that they assumed everyone knows. The Far East is full of good business people and they understand the value of the second order, things can go wrong, but then people come to us in order to remove or reduce that risk.

How long will the goods take to reach me?
	Typically 2 to 3 months from order. Occasionally less, but rarely more. Shipping is typically a month from China to the USA and add a couple of weeks for delivery.

How much do I need to buy?
	Whilst everybody assumes you have to buy in FCL (full container loads), many orders are less. FCL are the best value for shipping, however volumes can be from one item and upwards. The only aspect understandably is cost of shipping as a proportion of the goods - the smaller the amount, then the higher the shipping cost is as a total percentage of the deal, and the less the savings may be. Value is far more relevant than volume.

You deal with China, aren't they rogues?
	Not at all. From experience, I think there are more Western crooks than Chinese. There are always those after the easy fortune, the con men, but there are ways to find a sincere supplier. There are crooks in all countries, India, China, Europe and America. Our job is to find them out before we part with any money.

What currency do I deal in?
	If the cost is delivered, then understandably it is in your local currency US $.

What if, despite all the assurances, the products are not up to scratch?
	The agreement is with the pictures and specifications. If in the unlikely event the item is different to that, then we work to resolve the problem. Be it replacement, correction of the item, reduction in price. What is the most practical solution for both parties. Business is always a relationship game, and almost all of our clients are after repeat orders, so want to find a practical solution going forward. We never walk away. This is a major benefit of dealing with Culturalliving Chinese Antiques Sourcing Services.