Ordering Process — Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Order
We understand that placing your first order with an overseas factory requires trust. This page transparently covers every aspect of working with Boda Stone — payment protection, quality assurance, and what to expect at each step.
💰 Payment Terms & Protection
Standard Terms (T/T)
- • 30% deposit confirms the order and starts production
- • 70% balance is due before shipment after trial assembly and pre-shipment photographs are approved
- • We send trial-assembly and pre-shipment photographs before requesting the balance
- • The 70% balance is paid after photo approval and before shipment
🎯 First Order Strategy (Recommended)
LCL / Mixed Load
MOQ ≈ Half 20ft LoadLCL and mixed-model orders are accepted from approximately half the loading volume of a 20-foot container. Exact piece count depends on product dimensions, weight and crate layout.
FCL / Full Container
Full-load OptionFCL orders are also accepted. Exact piece count and itemized pricing are calculated from the approved product mix, total weight and crate layout.
📋 Documents You'll Receive
Frequently Asked Questions
The MOQ is approximately half the loading volume of a 20-foot container. Exact piece count depends on dimensions, total weight, model mix and crate layout.
A 30% deposit starts the order. After trial assembly and the pre-shipment photographs are approved, the remaining 70% is paid before shipment.
Yes. One 15 × 15 cm stone colour and finish sample is free of charge, and the buyer pays the international courier cost. Because natural stone varies, the current production lot is reviewed separately. A full-size approval piece or finished monument sample can be quoted separately when required.
All shipments are photo-documented before crating. For transit damage: if you purchased marine insurance (recommended), file a claim with the insurer. For manufacturing defects that passed our inspection: we offer replacement or credit on your next order at our discretion.
Your dedicated project coordinator communicates via email or WeChat — whichever you prefer. You receive proactive photo updates at each production stage without having to ask. We operate on China Standard Time (GMT+8) and respond promptly during business days.
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Contact our team to get a detailed CAD drawing and comprehensive wholesale pricing for your order.
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