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Current, not recycled
Written for 2026, after entry rules, payment apps, registration, and fair logistics changed.
The independent China sourcing guide
Buy from China.
Land it profitably.
A practical field guide to the Canton Fair, Chinese factories, supplier checks, negotiation, shipping—and the real cost when your goods finally land.
27 focused chapters3 available formats2026 field-ready edition
Written on the ground in Guangzhou
FAYFAYFIELD GUIDE 01
From factory floor to final portLANDED
Sourcing at the Canton Fair
and beyond
Final cover artwork pending01 / 27
Proof, not theory
She is already where you’re trying to go.
FayFay runs FAYFORT International Trading from China—touring factories, inspecting stock, packing containers, and shipping to buyers across West Africa.
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Before you book
You’re about to spend a lot of money in a country you don’t know.
Will the visa arrive in time? Which phase should you attend? Does the person at the booth own a factory—or just a phone? What stops the shipment being different from the sample?
Search for answers and most guides end the same way: contact us and we’ll handle it for you.
“Most sourcing advice is written by people who need you not to be able to do it alone.
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The full journey
Your kitchen table
to your warehouse.
Landed follows the journey in the order you’ll actually live it: visa, registration, flight, fair floor, wholesale markets, factory towns, supplier checks, negotiation, inspection, packing, shipping, and landed cost.
No filler. No upsell.Just the decisions that protect your trip and your money.
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Why this book
You could piece this together for free. Here’s why people don’t.
Free guides are fragmented, contradictory, and often written as advertising. Delegations work—but can cost thousands for a week.
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Built from the floor
Lessons from factory visits, warehouses, inspections, packing lists, and container yards.
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Independent by design
The goal is to help you evaluate suppliers and make sound decisions without hidden incentives.
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A communication field guide
Talk like a buyer.
Verify like an inspector.
A view-only example of how a useful manufacturer conversation develops.
Guangzhou Manufacturer Typical response time: a few minutes
VIEW ONLYThe next question should depend on the evidence you receive.
The book includes the questions to ask, the answers that should concern you, and what to verify away from the chat.
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Read before you buy
Don’t take our word for it. Read the pages.
Two short passages that show exactly how direct—and specific—the book is.
Chapter 03 · The three phases
The fair is not one event. It is three.
And if you book the wrong one, the people you flew to meet will not be in the building.
Not hard to find. Not busy. Not there.
I want to deal with this early, because it is the most expensive mistake a first-time buyer makes—and it is entirely avoidable.
Chapter 23 · Inspect before you pay
Do not pay the balance until somebody you trust has opened the cartons.
Your deposit buys production. That is all it buys. The balance is the only leverage you have left.
The moment you release it, you have no leverage at all—only a dispute conducted at distance.
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Choose your edition
Start where you are.
Ebook, paperback, and audiobook options for readers in Africa and everywhere else.
For Nigeria & AfricaDirect purchase
Pay locally.
Read immediately.
Use a card or bank transfer in naira. Your ebook download arrives after checkout.
PriceTo be announced
Purchase link coming soon For everywhere elseAmazon
Kindle &
paperback.
Choose a digital or printed copy and purchase through your local Amazon store.
PriceTo be announced
Amazon link coming soon —:—Preview unlocks on release—:—
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A good fit
This book is for you if…
- You’re planning your first sourcing trip to China.
- You’ve attended before and want to return with a clear plan.
- You import through an agent and want to understand the process.
- You buy online and are considering meeting suppliers in person.
An honest no
Skip it if…
- You want a ready-made supplier list.
- You want someone to do the work for you.
- You’re still searching for a business idea.
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Questions, answered
The things you were about to ask.
Clear answers, before you commit.
Is the information current?+
Yes. Landed was written in 2026. Details that change between sessions—dates, fees, and application windows—are kept together in one appendix so they can be updated.
I’m not Nigerian. Is this still for me?+
Yes. The book sorts readers by passport and explains each route separately. The Nigerian route receives the most detail because it is one of the most demanding.
Do I need a visa for China?+
That depends entirely on your passport. Chapter Five helps you identify your route in about a minute.
I’ve never imported anything. Is this too advanced?+
No. It assumes no importing experience and no prior knowledge of China. It begins with whether the trip makes sense for you at all.
I can’t go this year. Is it still useful?+
Yes. Most of the book covers supplier verification, negotiation, inspection, shipping, and landed cost—skills that are useful whether or not you attend the fair.
Is there an audiobook?+
The audiobook release details will be announced soon.
The next window
The next Canton Fair opens 15 October 2026.
It runs in three phases through 4 November. Visa application windows are fixed and vary by location—confirm yours before making travel plans.
Fair dates and visa guidance must be verified against official sources before launch.Your next move
Go prepared.
The trip costs thousands. The book costs less than lunch. Make this the last decision you take without knowing what comes next.
Choose your edition