How to source OEM-grade ladies bags from trusted suppliers in China?
Hey everyone,
I’m currently trying to build a ladies bag business and I want to source **OEM-grade (high-quality, near designer-level) bags** from China.
I’ve looked into platforms like Alibaba, 1688 but haven’t found any.
So I’d really appreciate advice from people who have experience with this:
**1. Where do you usually find trusted OEM bag manufacturers in China?**
(Alibaba? 1688? Private agents? Trade fairs like Canton Fair?)
**2. How do you verify if a supplier is actually a factory and not a middleman?**
**3. What are the red flags I should watch out for when sourcing bags?**
If you’ve personally sourced bags (especially premium women’s handbags), I’d love to hear your experience — what worked, what didn’t, and what you’d do differently.
Thanks in advance 🙏