1688 product sourcing
Turn a 1688 product link into a clearer supplier inquiry.
Start with the product you have already found. Paste a complete 1688 product link into Poppiki, review the available source details, choose the item and add your order quantity. Keep the listing and the questions you still need answered together.
Review source information. Prepare your inquiry. Confirm terms before buying.
From request to inquiry
Three steps to a useful conversation.
Paste the complete link
Use the product page URL from detail.1688.com. Submit the link on its own; add quantity and purchasing questions after the product loads.
Check the exact product
Review the title, images and any price or order information returned by the source. Confirm that it is the item you intended, then select it.
Prepare your inquiry
Add a quantity and review the inquiry preview. A prepared inquiry helps organize your request; it is not a supplier response or an order.
A clearer starting point
Which 1688 link should you use?
Copy the full URL of the individual product, rather than a shop homepage, category page or sharing message. A product link normally follows this structure:
https://detail.1688.com/offer/<product-id>.html
This is a URL format example, not a product recommendation. Short links and messages that mix a link with other text are not supported by the direct-link flow. Sign in when prompted to save your project.
Buyer’s checklist
What to check before relying on a 1688 listing
A listing is a starting point for a conversation. Separate what is visible from what the supplier must confirm for your exact order.
Product and variant
The title and images may describe a family of sizes, materials or accessories.
Ask or check: Which SKU, size, material and colour does this price cover? Is the pictured accessory included?
Quantity and price tier
A displayed price may depend on a volume tier or a particular variant.
Ask or check: What is the unit price and currency for my quantity? Is the minimum per design, per colour or for the whole order?
Customization
A generic product photo does not establish that custom printing or a new material is available.
Ask or check: Can you make this specification? Please separate setup charges, sample fees and the custom-order minimum.
Shipping and destination
The product price alone is not the cost of getting the goods to your destination.
Ask or check: What delivery scope, named location and packing details does your quotation include?
Timing and quality
A listing cannot confirm current stock, an approved sample or a production slot.
Ask or check: What are the sample and production lead times, when do they start, and which checks can be agreed before shipment?
If the item is unavailable
A removed, restricted or unavailable listing may not return product details. Check the complete URL and try another current product link. You can also describe the product in words to start a new supplier search.
If the title or photo is unclear
Keep the original source page for reference. Ask about the uncertain feature rather than treating a similar image or a translated phrase as proof. Do not select a product just because its headline price is low.
Put it into words
A first inquiry for an existing 1688 product
Replace every bracketed field with your own information. This illustrative wording is for preparation; it has not been sent to a supplier.
Hello, I am interested in this product: [complete 1688 URL]. Please confirm the exact variant: [size, material and colour]. My planned quantity is [quantity and unit], split as [quantity per variant]. Please quote the unit price and currency, minimum order for this variant, sample cost, packaging and production lead time. Please state when the lead time starts and whether any setup fees apply. The delivery destination is [city, postal code and country]. Please state the shipping scope and any costs excluded from your quote. I will confirm the specification and sample before placing an order.Make your own inquiry with the free template
Before you start
Common questions
Can I use a 1688 share link or a shop URL?
The current direct-link flow accepts complete individual product URLs in the detail.1688.com/offer/<product-id>.html format. It does not expand short links or import an entire store. Open the product page and copy its full URL first.
Does the displayed price include shipping, duties or customization?
Do not assume it does. Treat it as source listing information until the supplier confirms the variant, order quantity, currency, delivery scope and extra charges in writing.
Can Poppiki purchase the product or send my inquiry automatically?
The public flow currently prepares an inquiry preview. It does not automatically send a message, place an order or take a payment. You can review and use the prepared text in your own supplier communication channel.
Does importing a product verify its supplier?
No. Reading product details does not verify business identity, manufacturing capability, compliance or the quality of a future shipment. Check the supplier and approve appropriate samples separately.
Keep moving
Useful next steps
Bring your product. Start with the questions that matter.
Enter a product request or a complete 1688 product link.