Supplier Snapshot

The Supplier Snapshot gives you two or three suppliers who can actually make your product, each with a contact and a starting price, in three to five working days.

You know what you want to make. You do not know who makes it. Open marketplaces return nine thousand results with no way to tell a factory from a trading office, and the first agent who replies wants a retainer before they will tell you anything at all.

Sourcing agents push the factory that pays them. We take no kickback from anyone. Tell us what you want to make. We come back with two or three suppliers who can do it, each with a contact and a starting price, so you can begin a real conversation the same week.

Price: $100 — fixed price. Turnaround: 3–5 working days.

The verdict you get: Closes with a clear GEB verdict — this product is straightforward to source, sourceable with adjustments, or harder than you think — plus the one part of your spec that moves the price most. Not a data dump; a decision.

What you receive

• 2–3 named suppliers who can make your product, with a working contact for each
• An indicative starting price per supplier, so you know the ballpark before you call
• The order minimum each one typically works to
• The single part of your spec that drives the price, and what changing it would save
• Delivered in 3–5 working days

Best for

• A first product where you have no supplier names at all
• Testing whether an idea is cheap enough to be worth pursuing
• Buyers who want to talk to a factory this week, not next quarter

Not for: Not a vetted list. We have not run background checks, called references or confirmed capacity on these names. It is a starting point, not an approval. For checked suppliers, go to the Vetted Shortlist.

Natural next step: Vetted Shortlist.

Frequently asked questions

How many suppliers do I get?

Two or three. We would rather give you two names worth calling than ten pulled from a directory.

How fast is it?

Three to five working days.

Can the fee come off the next step?

Yes. The snapshot ends by pointing you to the Vetted Shortlist, and its fee can be credited toward that step. The checkout questionnaire is where you describe the product; two minutes is enough.