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Payment is generally structured with a 30% deposit upfront and the remaining balance upon completion. Once the order is finished, I verify the quality of final samples before finalizing the payment.
Shipping Logistics
Shipping the products back to the UK is another layer of complexity. I rely on freight forwarding, collaborating with a logistics company for costs and routes. I primarily use sea shipping as it’s economical, though current geopolitical strains like piracy have recently extended shipping times.