USB Flash Drives from China? at DVinfo.net

Stevan Ostojic · November 19th, 2014, 03:36 AM

Hey guys,

Anyone had any experience ordering from China? Some time ago I had a few quotes for 16gb drives with company logo printed, and ordering from China was going to be significantly cheaper than local companies (who most likely get them from China). Wondering if anyone has tried getting directly through Alibaba.com and had any luck with any particular suppliers.

Noa Put · November 19th, 2014, 05:16 AM

I have read about issues with a lower capacity on teh sticks then advertised but I would rather buy from a local source, it might be they get them from China as well but if something is not as agreed it's just a cardrive away to complain and get the sticks exchanged instead of a email communication with someone on the other side of the world that doesn't understand english that well.

Danny O'Neill · November 19th, 2014, 05:18 AM

I think pretty much all sticks come from china.

The Flashbay ones we ordered here in the UK came direct from china or hong kong. Somewhere not in the UK :)

If you can get a working sample unit and give it a good test, make sure it stands up to your usage in both build and function.

Clive McLaughlin · November 19th, 2014, 07:12 AM

I'm actually about to head out to the courier depot just now to collect my USBs from Flashbay! Excited!
Very prompt turn around time too might I add!

November 19th, 2014, 03:36 AM	#1
Stevan Ostojic New Boot Join Date: May 2010 Location: Victoria Posts: 23	USB Flash Drives from China? Hey guys, Anyone had any experience ordering from China? Some time ago I had a few quotes for 16gb drives with company logo printed, and ordering from China was going to be significantly cheaper than local companies (who most likely get them from China). Wondering if anyone has tried getting directly through Alibaba.com and had any luck with any particular suppliers.

November 19th, 2014, 05:16 AM	#2
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,510	Re: USB Flash Drives from China? I have read about issues with a lower capacity on teh sticks then advertised but I would rather buy from a local source, it might be they get them from China as well but if something is not as agreed it's just a cardrive away to complain and get the sticks exchanged instead of a email communication with someone on the other side of the world that doesn't understand english that well.

November 19th, 2014, 05:18 AM	#3
Danny O'Neill Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northampton, UK Posts: 915	Re: USB Flash Drives from China? I think pretty much all sticks come from china. The Flashbay ones we ordered here in the UK came direct from china or hong kong. Somewhere not in the UK :) If you can get a working sample unit and give it a good test, make sure it stands up to your usage in both build and function. __________________ mintyslippers.com

November 19th, 2014, 07:12 AM	#4
Clive McLaughlin Major Player Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Belfast Posts: 823	Re: USB Flash Drives from China? I'm actually about to head out to the courier depot just now to collect my USBs from Flashbay! Excited! Very prompt turn around time too might I add!