I have been told that the Chinese PCB manufacturer demand payment in advance. How do I know they wil

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#1 21680919 24 Oct 2018 12:03

Michael Rohde Michael Rohde

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21680919 24 Oct 2018 12:03

I have been told that the Chinese PCB manufacturer demand payment in advance. How do I know they will not take the money and run?
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#2 21680920 24 Oct 2018 12:10

Timo Alho Timo Alho

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21680920 24 Oct 2018 12:10

It is normal practice for China PCB manufacturers to ask for payment in advance and to
not start work on an order until receipt of cleared funds in their bank account. This
is also the case in the international, where it is normal for a first order to be on a pro forma
basis and credit terms to not be granted until all credit checks have been observed.
The difference with China is that it is extremely difficult to obtain credit terms from
Chinese companies, and all future orders will usually have to be paid in advance.
However, most Chinese companies are legitimate; unless you have been really
unlucky and chosen a fraudulent company, your money will be safe.
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#3 21680921 24 Oct 2018 13:10

Mike Dong Mike Dong

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21680921 24 Oct 2018 13:10

I'm pretty sure they will not do this.They spend a lot of money to set up a company and a factory, and it is impossible to escape to lie to your order.I have ordered many orders from this PCB prototype manufacturer, they have three factories, and the service is very enthusiastic.At the same time, they have been doing some activities recently, which makes me very excited. It's that 5-10 pieces of board less than or equal to 100mm*100mm don't cost money, only need to pay the freight.The most important thing is that new users can sign up for an account and get a $20 coupon for free .
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#4 21680922 24 Oct 2018 16:46

Rick Curl Rick Curl

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21680922 24 Oct 2018 16:46

Hi Michael-There have been many articles comparing and rating Chinese PCB companies.Choose one that has a good track record. Try going to PCBshopper.com for a price comparison across many suppliers. I have tried several of these listed on PCBshopper and have not had a problem. In fact, I have never had a problem with a Chinese company taking my money and not providing boards, and I've been ordering from China for years.You could also try starting with a small order to develop a relationship with a Chinese company.Full disclosure: Mike Dong, who gave you the previous response, is employed by the company he recommended.-Rick
#5 21680923 24 Oct 2018 21:22

terre tulsiak terre tulsiak

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21680923 24 Oct 2018 21:22

Does anyone wonder why the US can't make things just as cheaply as China et al? When you factor in transport....?So is it just that they are generally more educated and then start companies where they live? Obviously they pay less than living wages, but people are still living, so...
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#6 21680924 30 Oct 2018 13:38

Austin Clinton Austin Clinton

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21680924 30 Oct 2018 13:38

In general, placing an order, paying a fee, PCB manufacturer reviews your documents, and if no problems, the PCB manufacturer starts making your PCB, so you need to find a reliable PCB manufacturer.
#7 21680925 07 Nov 2018 15:05

deep cone deep cone

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21680925 07 Nov 2018 15:05

The difference with China is that it is extremely difficult to obtain credit terms from Chinese companies, and all future orders will usually have to be paid in advance.is this only useful in pcb, how about mining machine.
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Chinese PCB manufacturers commonly require payment in advance before starting production, which is standard practice due to difficulties in obtaining credit terms. This upfront payment policy applies especially to first orders and subsequent transactions. Despite concerns about fraud, most Chinese PCB companies are legitimate and have established factories, making it unlikely they would take payment without delivering products. To mitigate risk, it is recommended to select manufacturers with good reputations, verified through resources like PCBshopper.com, and to begin with small orders to build trust. Some manufacturers offer promotions such as free prototype boards for new users. The practice of advance payment is typical in PCB manufacturing and may also apply to other industries like mining machines.
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