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20 Unit Challenge

20 Unit Challenge

All the information students need to know about the 20 unit challenge. Common Q&A's

Alibaba

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Do I need a membership or just an account on Alibaba? What email do I use to sign up?

In setting up my Alibaba account, it asks whether I’ll be a buyer or seller, or both. Which do I choose?

Budget

How much should I spend on my 20 unit challenge?

Tax

How can we avoid paying taxes for the 20 unit challenge?

Barcodes

I've been having issues with getting a GTIN exemption for the 20-unit challenge

Do I wait to receive my 20 units before applying for a UPC code or should I just get a GTIN exemption?

Should we use the GS1 exemption for the 20 unit challenge?

Suppliers

What is the difference between unit and pieces?

How many suppliers do I need to reach out to on Alibaba for quotes?

How many suppliers should I shortlist for review on the SDS (Supplier Data Sheet) sheet?

When I reach out to suppliers, what do I put for my signature?

I've reached out to a lot of suppliers but none of them can't produce what I'm asking or are too expensive. Should I find another product for my 20-unit Challenge?

Suppliers are hesitant to send 20 units as samples. How do I convince them to do this?

I've communicated with a supplier and now they need me to provide my contact details for shipping costs. Is it safe to share my email, address, and phone number?

Should we order 20 units now or just the 1 sample?

Do you typically have the 20 units shipped by air or sea?

Where should I send the 20 unit challenge samples I'm ordering from my supplier?

How do I have the supplier ship the 20 units to my address?

I received my 20 unit challenge product. What should I do next?

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Product

Can I get my 20 units from a store, or make them at home? Why do I need to source them from China?

How many different designs and sellers should I choose when trying out Etsy products for the 20-unit Challenge?

Do I need a logo on the 20 unit challenge product?

Is the 20 unit challenge considered the "first product launched" as per the course description?