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Product: brushed-brass 3-light island pendant, E26, dry-rated, 110 V
Quantity discussed: 200 pcs first order · 800 pcs annual indication
Destination: US West Coast · FOB Zhongshan or Nansha
Target: landed-cost reduction vs current trading-company quote
Turnaround: 48 hours from brief · 3 factories visited or licence-checked · 1 recommended
Comparison
| Factory A · Zhongshan | Factory B · Zhongshan | Factory C · Jiangmen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Factory (licence matches scope) | Factory, lighting + electrical mix | Trader presenting as factory |
| FOB unit (indicative) | $28.40 | $31.10 | $24.90 quoted · not a factory price |
| MOQ | 150 pcs | 300 pcs | 50 pcs (trader stock) |
| Lead time | 28–32 days after deposit | 35–40 days | "7 days" — not production |
| Sample | Production sample 7 days, credited | Stock lookalike 3 days, not your spec | Showroom sample only |
| UL / ETL path | ETL listed on close family; delta quote available | UL on a different series; new listing needed | Certificate offered, not tied to this SKU |
| Capacity | Fits 200 + reorder | Fits, but lighting is a side line | n/a |
| Visit | Production floor + plating line seen | Office + one workshop | Office in a trading building |
Recommendation: Factory A. Not the cheapest quote — the only one that is a factory, can make
your spec, and can put an ETL path on the family. Factory C is dropped. Factory B is the backup if A cannot hold the
date.
What we still need from you
- Confirm finish (brushed brass vs antique brass) before the sample is cut.
- Confirm whether ETL on the family is enough, or a new listing is required for your channel.
- Approve a production sample before bulk. A lookalike will not protect the reorder.
This table is a format sample. Prices are illustrative. A live shortlist is written against your photo, quantity and destination — send those.