**I’ve found a product I want to test in the US market (camping storage niche), but I’m struggling to find a reliable supplier with decent quality and shipping times.** **Where do you usually source products like this? Alibaba, CJ, private agents? And how do you actually verify quality before scaling?**

I find it expensive to source products from reputed "dropshipping" suppliers such as Zendrop, CJDropshipping, and more. And i was wondering, from which site can i actually find good suppliers (low price, good shipping) ? I heard finding suppliers from DHGate, Taobao or 1668 could be a great option, but I never tried them, are they worth it ? I only got experience with Alibaba and Aliexpress suppliers, and I was wondering which other sites could be a good option to supply products without doing any branding yet.

I’m looking for a serious private supplier or sourcing agent for long-term work. Requirements: \\- good product sourcing \\- competitive prices \\- solid shipping times \\- branding / white label options \\- good English \\- strong communication \\- open to custom requests \\- proactive with product ideas and new trending products I want someone reliable and professional, not a scammy middleman. I’m willing to pay for good service, but I do not pay upfront without trust. If you are experienced, send me your details, product categories, shipping countries, and service options.