Free pre-payment sourcing check

Check an Alibaba quote before you pay.

Paste a supplier quote, sample order, or shipping message. The scanner flags missing cost details, vague shipping terms, and questions to ask before sending money.

All checks run in your browser. This page does not upload or store your quote text.

Quote details

Use whatever details you have. Unknown fields are treated as risk signals.

Supplier quote or message

Destination country Product type Order quantity Unit price, USD Shipping cost, USD Sample fee, USD Shipping term Buying stage

Confirmed details Formal PI or Alibaba order matches the chat quote Carton size and gross weight are included Production and shipping lead time are stated

Paste a quote to get a risk read.

The result will show a risk score, practical red flags, and supplier questions you can copy before paying.

What it checks

Built for first-time Alibaba, Etsy, and Shopify sourcing decisions.

Cost mismatch

Compares product cost, sample fee, freight, and the shipping-to-goods ratio.

Shipping terms

Flags missing EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP, DDP, or courier terms before payment.

Packing data

Checks whether carton dimensions and gross weight are clear enough to compare freight.

Order proof

Looks for gaps between chat promises, formal PI details, and the actual Alibaba order.

Use this before

Samples, MOQ deposits, and first production payments.

Free sourcing checklist