Alibaba can be a cumbersome site to use…
Alibaba can be a cumbersome site to use when researching and communicating with overseas suppliers. The sign-on, sign-in process does not instill confidence. The site is slow and overly complicated. However it remains the single best tool available so I continue to use it. It should be noted that if there was an alternative method to connect with overseas suppliers and manufacturers, I'd use it instead of Alibaba. Alibaba does now facilitate shipping, and I have had good results with that. While somewhat expensive, it's important to remember how far the goods are moving. I received one shipment in just 7 days, during Christmas rush season. Alibaba carrier China - Chicago, UPS from there.