This is the first in a continuing series of sourcing episodes. We'll cover some of the high-level topics of where to get started and where to look for products. In future episodes, we'll dive deep and give you all the details and advice you need to be successful as an e-commerce seller.

In this episode will take a look at what it takes to ship your products from China. This is Part 1 of a multi-part series that will take the confusion out of shipping by air or sea for e-Commerce sellers on Amazon, Shopify, eBay, or any other e-Commerce shopping platform. We'll also cover shipping for dropshippers and bulk shippers.

China is a treasure trove for e-commerce sellers looking to source products. With its vast array of suppliers and manufacturers, China has nearly everything you could hope to find - and at a fraction of the cost of sourcing elsewhere. It's the perfect place to find what you need, but there are a lot of things you should keep in mind before diving in head first.

Let's talk about what you need to know.