Direct Factory Truth vs. Middlemen Claims
Many overseas buyers unwittingly purchase from trading companies located in office buildings who add 20–35% markups without contributing engineering quality control or warranty accountability.
| Evaluation Factor | Foshan Demi Furniture (Factory Direct) | Typical Trading Intermediary |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Control | Directly owned 15,000㎡ campus with 3 automated lines | Outsourced to multiple unverified sub-workshops |
| Pricing Structure | True factory-floor FOB pricing with no middlemen margin | 20%–35% markup added to true factory cost |
| Technical Customization | Direct access to in-house CAD engineers and frame carpenters | Information relayed through sales reps, frequent miscommunication |
| Quality Assurance | 10-stage internal QC gates with AQL 2.5/4.0 standards | Superficial inspection upon loading or no inspection |
| Warranty & Claims | Direct 5-year structural steel frame warranty & spare parts | High friction, blame shifting to unknown workshops |