A field journal for importers

Real stories from importing
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No theory. No gurus. Just honest field notes from a small business owner navigating Alibaba, Chinese suppliers, and the real chaos of importing from scratch.

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What is this

The importer's journal nobody else is writing

Most content about Alibaba is written by dropshippers chasing trends or SEO farms with no real skin in the game. Sourcing Diaries is different. It's written by a small business owner who actually imports goods, deals with suppliers, and handles the logistics himself.

Every article is based on a real transaction, a real negotiation, or a real mistake. No affiliate incentives. No fluff. Just what actually happened.

What you'll find

Four things you won't find elsewhere

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Written for English speakers
Focused on UK, US, Canada, Australia and NZ. Customs, duties and logistics relevant to where you actually are.
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Real supplier stories
Actual negotiations, actual prices, actual problems. Documented as they happened.
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Honest mistakes
What went wrong, what it cost, and how to avoid making the same errors.
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Actionable templates
Message scripts, negotiation frameworks, and checklists used in the field.
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