You don’t always need custom-made furniture or other interior design items. We are able to procure what you want, using one of the many established, reputable contacts we have throughout the world. We regularly attend international furniture fairs and follow international media to keep up with the latest trends, so we are well placed to source the exact pieces you want.
SOURCING
Locating suitable suppliers for your product based on your specification or sample. We are not tied to any particular factory, so we are free to select what is best for you. Most factories on our network work on a custom-made basis. We can obtain competitive quotes for all phases of your project.
SAMPLES
Obtaining samples of the products you want and shipping them to you by your preferred carrier.
FACTORY VISITS
Arranging your trip to the factory and meetings with suppliers. Hotel reservations, airport pickup, local transportation, interpreting.
EXPEDITING
Making sure your order is being processed on time by regularly visiting the factories. We obtain preformed invoices and other documents that you may need for trouble-free entry in your country and ensure that the order is shipped as soon as it is ready.
QUALITY CONTROL
Verifying that the final product conforms to your specifications and that quality standards are consistently met.
SHIPPING INSPECTION
Making sure the product is suitably packed for export and that the documentation is correct.
REPACKAGING
Some small factories are not equipped to adequately handle overseas shipping. Or maybe you want your product shipped in a special packaging.
FEES
Our fees are reasonable and vary with the nature of the work. Typically we charge a fixed percentage of the invoice total for ex-factory purchases. Other services are charged differently. Please tell us what services you need and we will present a firm quote.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The nature of the industry is such that business ethics vary from region to region, country to country, and company to company. Anyone who has done business in developing countries will attest there WILL BE problems that require hands on attention.
We can help you in many, many ways. We provide the hands on service that is necessary to facilitate your orders from start to finish. In most cases you will save valuable time, unnecessary expenses, and money by utilizing the buying agent services of Archetype.
We have partnership with different factories and wholesalers worldwide - China, Europe, USA, Canada, Brazil, Far East, Gulf - and you can profit from our links by using our services.
To eliminate doubt and worry it is best to enlist the services of your own full-time technical Buying Agency – Archetype International. |
