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    Apr 17, 2007, 11:33 PM
    How can I find out if a company is legit?
    I recently thought about starting my own business! However; trusting in a company overseas is abit difficult.. they have a trail order which I can order a few items..
    So, that seemed OK.. but, the shipping charges are included into the price and they want the money first but , then they send the goods.. they use Ems,Fedx,UPS most of the major companies for delivery.. but, I want to find out if this company is legit of not? The company is located in china..
    And they prefer payment by western union.. which I heard is a red light.. to watch out for scam!

    Jolly International Trade Co.Ltd.
    Email: [email protected]
    [email protected]
    MSN: [email protected]
    Website: Jollytrade_Brand Apparel Wholesaler

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    Apr 18, 2007, 04:04 AM
    You haven't said where this company is located, but I am assuming somewhere in Asia. It isn't unusual for the shipping charges being included in the price. Are you saying you are being billed for the price of goods, plus shipping ? Why do you suspect these people by the way they invoice and ship ?

    When you receive the goods, are they satisfactory and what you thought they would be ?
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    Apr 18, 2007, 04:09 AM
    Sorry, I just re-read your post and I misunderstood. Still not unusual to make the first order 'pay up front', they don't trust you either. There is nothing much you can about it, other then pass on the transaction and seek another supplier, ask more questions first. I don't know how you can get around not abiding by their terms if you want the goods.

    I can't determine for you if they are legitimate or not, but you could ask for references and how long they have been in business. Write to some of the references they give you to see what their business practices are.
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    Apr 24, 2007, 01:38 PM
    Reneac, your assessment of my answer to cduncan is unfair as I don't think you read both my posts on this subject. He is the only one who can determine if he wants to do business with them their way. He needs to supply more information as well.
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    Apr 24, 2007, 01:44 PM
    If this company is using @hotmail email addreses that is another red flag for me. I would never buy items from a company that doesn't have its own .com website and email system.
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    Apr 26, 2007, 07:50 AM
    Listen, it all depends on what kind of business you are. It is most unusual for a legit company to ask for the money up front depending on what it is you are asking for. Samples from manufacturers many times are paid for first but usually only run you between 100 and 200 dollars. If you are trying to order something bulk you NEVER pay up front. You would then use what is called a letter of credit through your bank and it is basically a contract between your bank and their bank that ensures that once both sides have fulfilled the entire agreement, the funds are then transferred. Send me an email. I do outsource management along with export/import consulting. BTW, if a company doesn't have their own email it does not always imply they are illegit so don't judge a potential client until you have done your due diligence. [email protected]

    Just make sure you explain what your business is, what you are ordering, and where you found this company.
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    Apr 29, 2009, 02:34 PM
    I like to know if this company is legit? Dragonlands Leisure Sdn Bhd
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    May 20, 2009, 11:04 AM
    1.some company always want to add the freight fees to the charge because they believe it is cheaper in china than outside china

    2. the reason why they want the money first is that,that is the first business attempt between both parties so the trust is not there

    3.I think it would be risky to pay the money by western union

    If you want to find out if the company is a legitimate company then let them issue you a proforma invoice with full details after you ve received the proforma invoice please send it to the nearest chinese embassy for proper investigation
    Before payment thanks
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    May 20, 2009, 11:07 AM
    1.some company always want to add the freight fees to the charge because they believe it is cheaper in china than outside china


    2. the reason why they want the money first is that,that is the first business attempt between both parties so the trust is not there

    3.I think it would be risky to pay the money by western union

    If you want to find out if the company is a legitimate company then let them issue you a proforma invoice with full details after you ve received the proforma invoice please send it to the nearest chinese embassy for proper investigation
    Before payment thanks
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    Jan 28, 2010, 07:19 AM
    Can anyone tell me if ACE THE HIMALAYA is a legit business? It is located in Nepal
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    Jan 28, 2010, 06:22 PM

    I think this thread should be closed, it is from 2007 and new posters are picking up on it.

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    Jan 20, 2011, 01:02 AM
    Yes they are of course..
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    Jun 2, 2011, 03:29 PM
    Does anyone know if YInTai International trace co. ltd beijing of china is legit. The website is honorfirm.com

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