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All posts Sourcing Fulfillment Dropshipping DTC Cross-Border Operations Founder Notes
Perry the falcon showing an open crate with the product and fee visible next to a strapped-shut crate, the visible per-order fee vs hidden markup choice with a China dropshipping agent
Dropshipping

What a China Dropshipping Agent Actually Does (and What You Should Pay One)

What a dropshipping agent does per order, the three fee models, published market pricing as of July 2026, and the six checks that expose a hidden 30 to 60 percent markup.

Bojan Dimov Bojan Dimov Jul 2, 2026 9 min read
Perry the owl trimming the markup off a factory-priced parcel, the 0% markup China sourcing agent model
Sourcing

How to Find a China Sourcing Agent in 2026 (Without the 30-60% Markup)

What a China sourcing agent does, how they charge, and why a 0% markup model beats the typical 30 to 60 percent. Plus a six-point checklist to vet one.

Bojan Dimov Bojan Dimov Jun 23, 2026 9 min read
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