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

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?

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.

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 .

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

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...

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.

 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.