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China outdoor furniture: Direct factory vs trading company — the 17% price difference no one talks about

I've bought from both. Here's why Chinese trading companies cost you 15-25% more, when they're actually worth it, and how to spot a fake factory online.

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China outdoor furniture: Direct factory vs trading company — the 17% price difference no one talks about

What I learned buying from both Chinese factories and traders

SOLAIREVA 16,000 square meter direct factory in Shunde Guangdong — no trading company middleman
Aerial view of 16,000 m² Shunde furniture factory

The standards real factories hold vs trading companies

Direct Chinese outdoor furniture factory vs trading company middleman — visual comparison
Direct factory vs trading company side-by-side

How to spot a fake factory vs real manufacturer in China

Verifying a Chinese outdoor furniture factory business license against Google Maps satellite view
Verifying Chinese factory license documentation

Where buyers actually get burned: Middleman markup traps

My decision framework: Factory vs trading company