Orders for Prototypes:

With few exceptions, we keep no stock of previously made items that could be sent out as "samples", therefore any product that you need to order must be created from scratch as a Prototype.

Prototypes are made only in anticipation of Full Orders for that item. Whether they are expensive in bulk form or not, a single Prototype is costly to produce in terms of management time, raw materials, designer and craftsman time and disruption of work, so we make Prototypes only in anticipation of full orders coming for that item.

Once we are clear on your design details, a Prototype order can be started upon receipt of full payment for it, though generally speaking, half of the amount paid for it may be credited to your first full order for that product. This will be determined on a case-to-case basis.

Clients pay by Bank Telegraphic Transfer (TT) for amounts over US$500, and by Paypal for amounts below. In either case, the client is responsible for any fees relate to sending funds, typically $45 for bank TT's or Paypal's 4% service charge.

Shipping charges and heavy duty shipping cartons are always the client's responsibility and are not included in the quoted price. For Prototypes, shipping costs must be paid for at the time the order is made.

For Full Production Orders:

For Full Production Orders, a minimum of 45% to 80% is required to be received by our bank prior to any work being started. In some cases, the 100% may be higher. Balance plus shipping cost is due prior to our releasing the goods to the shipper.

As a courtesy, we will be happy to ask for shipping estimates from local shippers to help you plan your expenses. Please note that shipping and courier rates change constantly, and we are not responsible for any difference in what they tell us and what the actual amount may be, if any.

For further details, please Contact Us.

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Q - Will a Prototype be exactly as my full order product will be?

A - Prototypes are made with "available market materials", meaning that we will use whatever is closest we can find in the supply markets to your specifications. Matching a Color is one good example . . . if you want a certain shade of leather or fabric, for instance; for the Full Order, the material it may be possible to purchase in large enough quantity to be dyed cost efficiently to more closely match your sample swatch.

For the Prototype, however, if you wanted to match your color swatch as closely as possible, you'd need to fund the dying of a whole hide of leather, or 1000 yards of fabric to have that available for making your Prototype. If not, your Prototype would be in the closest shade of market-available fabric we could find.

This same principle applies to other components as well, such as certain buckles or specialty hardware, for example.

There are also certain production techniques that might be done differently for Full Orders production, such as the cutting of component pieces in which case a Prototype is produced with hand-cut pieces whereas for the full order, special tooling might be produced to cut out that piece. This means that your Prototype might not have quite as refined an appearance as the full order version.

Q - What is considered a Full Production Order?

A - Full Production Orders are orders that meet our stated MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) amount for that item. Sometimes special arrangements may be made to allow orders at lower than stated MOQ levels, usually at higher prices. In that case, all financial details for those orders would have to be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Q - When do I have to pay for the Prototype?

A - Payment for the Prototype development and a deposit for shipping the finished item to you must be received prior to work beginning. If your carrier account number is available, no shipping deposit is required. Otherwise, we will ship the prototype to you through our account and credit you with any balance upon examination of our monthly carrier charges.

Q - If I order a Prototype and then want to change it or don't like what I receive, can I get another one made free?

A - Though unlikely, if there has somehow been a major error in producing to product specifications, we will consider remaking a Prototype at our expense.

Q - What if I think of a design change I went made after I've already submitted my Prototype order?

A - Regarding designs modifications, once work on a product has begun, design changes can't be made unless recommended by us as technical improvements or for reasons of material availability. If you later decide you want a change in your design, it would be considered a new prototype for payment purposes.

If there is a slight change needed in a Prototype, that change is expected to be made in the Full Order production, in which case you'd need to make your deposit for the Full Order prior to our making the item again in its revised form. We could send you photos showing that the change had been made from the first production run.

Q- Can I get small orders of "Salesman Samples", for example, a dozen of each shoe style to send to different salesmen?

A - For shoes, this is not usually possible as the expense for us, and therefore the price to you, would be prohibitively high.

For other types of items, we will determine that on a case-to-case basis. If possible, prices would be far greater than for the average price within a Full Order.

Q - How much deposit do I need to send to get my order going and how should I send that?

A - Full Production is ordered via TT (telegraphic transfer from your bank to ours via a "Swift Code". A deposit of 45% is typically required to begin the production process, and the balance paid upon completion of the order before we can turn your product over to the shipper. Exceptions:

For orders of items containing costly materials or of a completely proprietary design that might be useful or marketed only by you, an amount up to a full 100% may be required to begin production of your order.

Q – Do you guarantee the lowest price?

A - There will always be a company out there who, for various reasons, will quote you a lower price . . . and many will quote what they know is an unreasonably low price to "get the business", knowing they'll have to "make it up" in some way, either by using inferior contents at some point, presenting with price hikes later when you are "locked in" or even planning to short you on quality or the number of finished goods. These can be either "forced" because of poor estimation on their part, or intentional from the start.

Q - So what is your pricing policy?

A - Our approach is very straight forward:

Our goal is to "Build Your Brand" long term, not for just one order, and we try to be conservative when pricing your product because we know costs rise daily and we don't ever want to skimp on quality. Ultimately, your customer has to pay all the expenses related to your product, plus a profit for you. We work on a pay-as-you-go system for small expenses such as Prototypes and shipping fees in order to keep the quoted price separate and as low as possible.

When you assess all aspects of our manufacturing service, from the care in defining your order through the detail to specification and quality manufacturing through the delivery to you and truly compare "apples-to-apples", you will seldom find another company that will deliver all that to you at a lower price.

Q - Do you guarantee that I'll get what I order and that they will be made correctly according to my specifications, within industry standards of deviation?

A - Yes, we stand behind our products.

Q - Do you guarantee a certain completion and delivery time?

A - No, no more than the greatest ball team could guarantee to win every game by 3 points . . . but we will do everything possible to produce in the shortest amount of time for you. There are many factors that can arise, completely beyond any manufacturers control, to include: government policy changes, economic disasters (like the closing of a key supplier's factory), having to reject some incoming materials for quality reasons and dozens of other legitimate possibilities. Any other manufacturer in China who makes such a guarantee statement is, in our opinion, just playing a game with you.

Q - So, what's the best way I can plan to meet my desired product delivery date?

A - First, you need to have your design requirements complete before you even start thinking about a possible arrival date, to include delivering to us specifications along with color swatches and logo art, etc. with enough lead time for us to evaluate them and do a market search here for needed materials. So often a client has spent valuable days or weeks deciding on a design question ("will the light blue or medium blue be better...?"), only to be in a panic when the finished order arrives a week after their scheduled photo shoot or show date.

Second, you should have your funds completely ready to send, which we must receive prior to beginning ANY production work, keeping in mind that it can take 3 to 5 days before we actually receive the funds here from the time you send them, meaning work is delayed.

Don't wait till the last minute and call you friend to ask if he thinks you are crazy to be sending money to strangers in China. If you have the least fear that you are being scammed, don't even think about ordering till you are comfortable with this issue, whether from us or from anyone else. But realize that "money talks", and the longer you delay in funding your order the more others will be ahead of you in the production pipeline, to include your competitors. Most good manufacturers, including us, are very busy and must give priority to paid orders, as we will yours when you are ready to begin.

Third, be realistic. If your order involves component parts that have to come from various manufacturers to be assembled, especially involving a new design element, allow for extra weeks for those details to be worked out, tested, tested again and finally produced to add to your product.

Finally, make your order as far in advance as possible of photo shoots or show dates. If our best "if nothing goes wrong" completion date is 30 days, allow for 45 or more, to be safe. For shipping, realize that customs may unexpectedly hold all ship departures for a week, or pull your container for random inspection, or that a shipping date could be delayed due to a storm or for other reasons, or an unloading crane at the port could suddenly go out (as delayed ALL ship unloading for 3 MONTHS) in Manila a few years ago.

Fortunately, our orders ARE usually complete within 3 days (either way) of our predicted time... but remember that Murphy's Law always applies, especially in manufacturing, and get your order started as soon as possible.

Q - Will my order be inspected to make sure it is correct prior to shipping?

A - Seldom does a manufacturer purposely risk losing a customer by knowingly shipping incorrect product, but "Murphy's Law" is always in effect in the hectic manufacturing world, meaning "if it can go wrong, it will go wrong".

Our approach is to inspect at each stage of the manufacturing process to minimize mistakes at the end of the process. If during the final inspection there is more than an industry standard deviation, we will discuss that with you.

Q - Do you have any affiliate sites?

A - Yes, as follows:

www.Belt-Manufacturers.com

www.Shoe-Manufacturer.com

Q - Do you ever have Overruns, Overstocks or Seconds available? 

A - Overruns and Overstocks - Occasionally a client will have an unexpected emergency and not be able to pay the balance of their order, so ask us if we can help them sell it. Also, other manufacturers sometimes let us know about similar stock they have on hand. If your business can benefit from these pre-made items, this could be a profitable purchase. Most often these are top quality but available for a reduced price..

Seconds are occasionally available on some items. These are often slight cosmetic flaws caught by Quality Control Inspectors and pulled from previous orders, such as a dropped stitch in clothes or shoes, or products with a smudge or small scratch that many customers would neither notice nor be bothered by.
 
Q – Are there times of the year that are better or worse for ordering product?

A – Definitely, the most notable being the three weeks before and two weeks after the Lunar New Year. In mainland China, this is now called Spring Festival (previously known as Chinese New Year), and is the biggest holiday season of the year when most material suppliers, shippers and factories are shut down from 2 to 6 weeks. During this time, a large part of China's population returns to their home towns to be with friends and family. October, November and December are very heavy manufacturing and shipping months, obviously, as goods head out for the Christmas shopping season, so getting orders in as early as possible is always wise.

Q - When is the Chinese Lunar New Year/Spring Festival this year?

A - CHINESE NEW YEAR CALENDER / SPRING FESTIVAL:

The date for every Chinese New Year / Spring Festival varies but a few of these Lunar New Year Days (with their corresponding animal designations) are as follows: Feb. 9, 2005 (Rooster); Jan. 29, 2006 (Dog); Feb. 18, 2007 (Pig); Feb. 7, 2008 (Rat); Jan. 26, 2009 (Cow); Feb. 14, 2010 (Tiger); Feb 3, 2011 (Rabbit); Jan 23, 2012 (Dragon); Feb 10,2013 (Snake); Jan 31,2014 (Horse).

Q. Where were the pictures taken which appear at the top of your website page?

A. The mountains are from the beautiful little "pointy" mountain range of Lao Zi San ("Old Mountains") surrounding the City of RongShui ("Melting Water") in the Guang Xi province", part of the same mountain group as in the more famous "tourist" town of Guilin.

The modern "Miracle City" of Shenzhen is shown here in an evening shot overlooking the Shenzhen Sports Stadium. Located on the China mainland and just an hour from Hong Kong, Shenzhen today has a population of 10 million...yet began as a small fishing village in 1985. Like its 2,800- year-older sister, Guangzhou, an hour train ride to the west, Shenzhen was originally part of the province of Guangdong, long referred to as Canton in Europe and the Americas.

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