How TigerSourcing Was Born: A Real Story Behind Direct Sourcing from China

Before TigerSourcing.net existed, I was just living in China, teaching English, and helping friends when I could. Because my English was solid, people often asked me for help communicating with suppliers. One day, a “small favor” changed everything.

You're Not Alone — This Happens More Than You Think

A friend of mine asked if I could help his buddy in the U.S. I didn’t know what I could really do, but I said yes.

His friend had ordered some product samples from a Chinese factory. The samples were great, so he placed a full manufacturing order. And then… nothing. No replies. No updates. The supplier had completely ghosted him.

Sometimes You Just Need Someone on the Ground

I tracked down the factory’s Chinese website and called them directly. I told them:

“If you don’t respond to my friend in America, I’ll come visit you myself.”

Suddenly, they responded. The order got fulfilled. Problem solved.

From Nail Salon to Shipping Logistics

About six months later, another friend from the UK reached out. His mom ran a nail salon, and he wanted to see if I could help her find cheaper products in China.

She shared the prices she was paying in the UK. I compared them to what I could find in China—and I was shocked at the markup. That’s when it hit me: so many small businesses could be saving money by sourcing direct, but they just didn’t know how.

So I started figuring out logistics—shipping, customs, parcel handling. That’s when this went from a favor… to a business.

Why TigerSourcing Exists

TigerSourcing.net was built for people like you. We help small businesses source from China without needing to speak Chinese or order by the container.

  • We help you find reliable suppliers—or work with the ones you’ve already found
  • We handle communication, quality checks, and shipping
  • We consolidate, repack, and ship worldwide

I’ve been there. Or I’ve helped someone who has. That’s why this business exists—to make sourcing from China easier, safer, and way less stressful.

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