What's inside:
The China Sourcing Guide covers:
How to find and vet reliable Chinese manufacturers (without getting burned)
What to ask suppliers before you commit to anything
How to read quotes and understand what you're actually paying for
Navigating shipping, customs, and landed costs - so there are no surprises
The most common mistakes renovators make when sourcing from China, and how to avoid every single one
My personal checklist for quality checking before your order leaves the factory
How to protect yourself if something goes wrong
Who this is for:
This guide is for you if:
You're planning a kitchen, bathroom, wardrobe or whole-home renovation
You've seen the showroom prices and thought there has to be a better way
You've looked at sourcing from China but don't know where to start
You want to do it yourself - but want an expert's framework to follow
This guide is not for you if you're looking for a magic shortcut. Sourcing from China takes effort. This guide makes sure that effort pays off.
When I renovated my own home (twice), I quickly realised that most Australians are overpaying - not because they have to, but because they don't know how to access the same suppliers I do. This guide is my attempt to change that. Whether you're mid-renovation or just starting to plan, this is the insider knowledge that typically only comes from years of doing it yourself.
Everything I've learned from years of sourcing direct from Chinese manufacturers
- Now in one guide.
Procuring from China:
The Renovator’s Guide
Who this is for:
This guide is for you if:
You're planning a kitchen, bathroom, wardrobe or whole-home renovation
You've seen the showroom prices and thought there has to be a better way
You've looked at sourcing from China but don't know where to start
You want to do it yourself - but want an expert's framework to follow
This guide is not for you if you're looking for a magic shortcut. Sourcing from China takes effort. This guide makes sure that effort pays off.
Stop paying showroom prices. Start buying like an insider.
Procuring from China:
The Renovator’s Guide
Stop paying showroom prices. Start buying like an insider.
Everything I've learned from years of sourcing direct from Chinese manufacturers
- Now in one guide.
China has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I've travelled there more times than I can count, walked the wholesale markets, negotiated directly with manufacturers, and navigated suppliers across every category imaginable - long before it became a business.
When my husband and I bought our home and started renovating, I did what I'd always done: I went to China. We were quoted $60,000 for a kitchen in a 2.3 x 2.3 metre space. What we actually paid was a fraction of that - fully custom, delivered to our door.
I'm the person my friends call when they want to buy something from China. Now I run a sourcing business helping Australians do the same thing. This guide is everything I know, distilled into 31 pages - so you don't have to figure it out the hard way.
What's inside:
How to find and vet Chinese suppliers - including what to look out for
Communication strategies that work even if you speak zero Chinese
What to prepare before you contact a supplier (and why it matters)
Red flags that tell you to walk away immediately
How pricing works, what deposits are normal, and how to pay safely
Production timelines and what to expect during the wait
Delivery day - how to inspect, what to photograph, and what to do if something arrives damaged
Board grades, finishes and hardware explained in plain English (E0, HENF, 2pac, Blum)
Plus two appendices: A supplier vetting checklist and a full specification template - so you are fully equipped to contact a supplier on day one.
31 pages. Instant download. Written by someone who's been doing this for years.
China has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I've travelled there more times than I can count, walked the wholesale markets, negotiated directly with manufacturers, and navigated suppliers across every category imaginable - long before it became a business.
When my husband and I bought our home and started renovating, I did what I'd always done: I went to China. We were quoted $60,000 for a kitchen in a 2.3 x 2.3 metre space. What we actually paid was a fraction of that - fully custom, delivered to our door.
I'm the person my friends call when they want to buy something from China. Now I run a sourcing business helping Australians do the same thing. This guide is everything I know, distilled into 31 pages - so you don't have to figure it out the hard way.
What's inside:
How to find and vet Chinese suppliers - including what to look out for
Communication strategies that work even if you speak zero Chinese
What to prepare before you contact a supplier (and why it matters)
Red flags that tell you to walk away immediately
How pricing works, what deposits are normal, and how to pay safely
Production timelines and what to expect during the wait
Delivery day - how to inspect, what to photograph, and what to do if something arrives damaged
Board grades, finishes and hardware explained in plain English (E0, HENF, 2pac, Blum)
Plus two appendices: A supplier vetting checklist and a full specification template - so you are fully equipped to contact a supplier on day one.
31 pages. Instant download. Written by someone who's been doing this for years.
When I renovated my own home (twice), I quickly realised that most Australians are overpaying - not because they have to, but because they don't know how to access the same suppliers I do. This guide is my attempt to change that. Whether you're mid-renovation or just starting to plan, this is the insider knowledge that typically only comes from years of doing it yourself.
What's inside:
The China Sourcing Guide covers:
How to find and vet reliable Chinese manufacturers (without getting burned)
What to ask suppliers before you commit to anything
How to read quotes and understand what you're actually paying for
Navigating shipping, customs, and landed costs - so there are no surprises
The most common mistakes renovators make when sourcing from China, and how to avoid every single one
My personal checklist for quality checking before your order leaves the factory
How to protect yourself if something goes wrong
I'm Hui - and I've been that friend people call when they want to source something. After two full home renovations and years of connecting Australian homeowners and builders with trusted Chinese manufacturers, I started writing everything down. This guide is the result. I'll tell you what works, what doesn't, and what I'd do differently if I were starting from scratch today.
About Hui
About Hui
I'm Hui - and I've been that friend people call when they want to source something. After two full home renovations and years of connecting Australian homeowners and builders with trusted Chinese manufacturers, I started writing everything down. This guide is the result. I'll tell you what works, what doesn't, and what I'd do differently if I were starting from scratch today.
Hello!
Hello!
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It's a PDF - you can read it on your phone, tablet, laptop or print it out. You'll get an instant download link as soon as your purchase is confirmed.
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Not at all. The guide is written for renovators who are completely new to sourcing from China, though even experienced buyers tell me they've picked up things they didn't know.
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Yes - while I use kitchens and bathrooms as examples throughout, the framework applies to sourcing any product from a Chinese manufacturer.
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Absolutely. Contact me and I'll take a look at your project personally.
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It's a PDF - you can read it on your phone, tablet, laptop or print it out. You'll get an instant download link as soon as your purchase is confirmed.
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Not at all. The guide is written for renovators who are completely new to sourcing from China, though even experienced buyers tell me they've picked up things they didn't know.
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Yes - while I use kitchens and bathrooms as examples throughout, the framework applies to sourcing any product from a Chinese manufacturer.
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Absolutely. Contact me and I'll take a look at your project personally.