Buyer FAQ

Start with the details a lighting quote needs.

These answers help importers, online sellers, project buyers, and private-label teams decide what to send before asking for product options, samples, or quote review.

Quote Requests4 questionsProducts, Quote List, And Purchase Links6 questionsProduct Selection4 questionsCustom, ODM, And Private Label4 questionsOnline Selling And Product Pages4 questionsSamples, Projects, And Market Requirements4 questionsShipping, Payment, And Order Review4 questionsFiles, Images, And References4 questions

Quote Requests

Quote Requests

What buyers should send before Aglaia can review product options, samples, and quote details.

What should I send for a lighting quote?

Send the product category or SKU, quantity range, target market, finish preference, dimensions if available, reference images or links, packaging needs, certification or document needs, and whether you need samples. If some details are missing, send what you have and we can ask focused follow-up questions.

Can you quote from only a photo or link?

A photo or link is a useful starting point, but it is not enough for a responsible quote. We still need to review size, finish, material, quantity, target market, packaging, and any changes you want before price or lead time can be discussed.

How fast can I receive a quote?

Timing depends on how complete the request is and whether supplier review is needed. Clear product details, quantity, finish, and packaging notes usually make the review faster. Complex custom or project requests may need more questions first.

Do you publish fixed MOQ, price, or lead time on the website?

Not yet. MOQ, price, and lead time can change by product, finish, quantity, packaging, and market requirements. We review those details before treating them as confirmed.

Products, Quote List, And Purchase Links

Products, Quote List, And Purchase Links

How product browsing, quote lists, and future purchase links work together.

Why is this not instant checkout?

Lighting often needs confirmation before payment: specifications, dimensions, finish, packaging, lead time, destination market, and supplier readiness can affect the order. Some products may later have purchase links, but V1.1 keeps enquiry and quote review clear first.

What is the difference between Add to quote and a shopping cart?

Add to quote is an inquiry basket, not a cart. It helps you collect products you want reviewed. We then check product availability, specification details, supplier fit, lead time, packaging, customization, and shipping requirements before replying.

When should I use the quote request instead of a purchase link?

Use the quote request when you need bulk quantity, private-label packaging, custom finish, market-specific plug or voltage discussion, sample planning, hotel or project supply, or any change from the listed product.

Why do specifications, packaging, lead time, and supplier capability need review first?

The same lighting product can change by finish, material, carton protection, quantity, target market, sample status, and supplier response. Reviewing these details first avoids treating an uncertain product option like a confirmed order.

Which lighting categories can I ask about?

You can ask about table lamps, wall lights, pendant lights, floor lamps, chandeliers, hotel bedside lamps, and related decorative lighting. The website shows starting categories; more product options can be discussed after we know your buyer type and target market.

Can you help me choose products for an online store?

Yes. Start with one product family or a small group of categories. We can discuss product options, photos, finish options, packaging, and what details your product page may need before you list the items.

Product Selection

Product Selection

How buyers can narrow product categories, styles, colours, and materials before asking for a quote.

How should I choose a lighting category first?

Start from the room, selling channel, and order type. Table lamps are often easier for online selling and private-label tests. Wall lights and chandeliers need more installation and project details. Pendant lights and floor lamps need closer attention to size, shade, cable, stability, and packaging.

Can you help compare table lamps, wall lights, pendants, floor lamps, and chandeliers?

Yes. Share your buyer type, target market, quantity range, style preference, and whether the product is for online retail, wholesale distribution, private label, or a hotel project. We can then discuss which category is easier to quote, sample, photograph, and pack.

Can I request products by style, such as contemporary, transitional, classic traditional, or Scandinavian?

Yes. Style is a useful starting point, but it should be connected to product category, finish, size, shade material, room use, and target customer. A style name alone is usually not enough for a quote.

Can I request lighting by colour or finish?

Yes. Brass, black, chrome, white, wood-tone, ceramic, glass, and fabric-shade directions can be discussed. For important orders, finish tone should be reviewed with sample photos or samples before treating it as final.

Custom, ODM, And Private Label

Custom, ODM, And Private Label

How to discuss modified designs, packaging, and private-label product lines without making risky assumptions.

Can you change the finish, shade, size, plug, or packaging?

Many changes can be discussed, including finish preference, shade type, dimensions, plug or voltage requirements, packaging, and label needs. Feasibility depends on product structure, quantity, supplier review, and target market requirements.

Can I send a reference image for custom lighting?

Yes, but use it to explain style, scale, finish, and room context. Please tell us what should change, such as silhouette, size, finish, shade, material, or mounting method.

Do you support private-label packaging?

Private-label packaging can be discussed for suitable products and quantities. Share your brand needs, packaging style, label requirements, target market, and whether you need product photos or carton information.

When does custom tooling make sense?

Custom tooling may make sense when the quantity and product plan justify development cost and time. For early-stage product lines, it is often better to begin with modified existing designs before discussing tooling.

Online Selling And Product Pages

Online Selling And Product Pages

Questions for buyers preparing single-product pages, marketplace listings, and future purchase links.

What product details do online sellers need before listing a lamp?

Useful details include overall size, shade size, base size, material, finish, cord length, switch position, plug market, package size, product photos, and any care or installation notes that affect customer expectations.

Can Aglaia help prepare content for online product pages?

We can help organize product names, category tags, finish notes, photo needs, packaging questions, and quote details. Final product promises should still match confirmed supplier information and your selling terms.

Why not use a purchase link for every product immediately?

A purchase link is only suitable when product details, price, stock or availability, shipping, returns, and payment terms are clear. Many lighting products still need quote review when quantity, packaging, market requirements, or custom changes are involved.

What photos are most useful for selling lighting online?

Start with a clean full-product view, then add scale, finish close-up, shade detail, base, cord, switch, plug, packaging, and any fragile parts. Photos should make the product clearer without hiding practical details.

Samples, Projects, And Market Requirements

Samples, Projects, And Market Requirements

Questions for hotel buyers, project buyers, importers, and teams preparing sample review.

Should I review a sample before a bulk order?

For most bulk, project, private-label, or custom orders, sample review is useful. It helps check finish, shade, dimensions, wiring direction, packaging, photos, and buyer expectations before moving to a larger order.

What should hotel or project buyers send first?

Send room type, quantity, product category, dimensions, finish preference, installation notes, timeline, and any schedule or reference images. For hotel rooms, wall light placement, bedside needs, and plug or switch details are especially helpful.

Can you confirm certifications or market documents?

Certification and document needs must be reviewed for the specific product and target market. Share your market requirements early so we know what needs to be checked before a quote or order decision.

How do I contact Aglaia Lighting?

Email Charles@aglaialighting.com.au or call +86 136 5220 0630. English and Chinese communication are available. For product requests, the quote form is usually the clearest starting point.

Shipping, Payment, And Order Review

Shipping, Payment, And Order Review

What buyers should understand before treating a quote, purchase link, or sample order as final.

Do you handle shipping and delivery terms?

Shipping details depend on the product, carton size, quantity, destination, and order type. Share your delivery market and preferred shipping arrangement so the right questions can be reviewed before order confirmation.

How are payment links handled for products?

Product payment links may be added only when the product and selling terms are ready. They are separate from quote requests for bulk, project, custom, or private-label orders.

What happens if a product changes before order confirmation?

Product availability, finish, packaging, and supplier details can change before confirmation. Important details should be reviewed in writing before payment, sample approval, or bulk order decisions.

Can you promise exact price, MOQ, or lead time from a website page?

No. Exact price, MOQ, and lead time should be reviewed against product details, quantity, finish, packaging, market requirements, sample status, and supplier response before they are treated as confirmed.

Files, Images, And References

Files, Images, And References

How to send photos, product links, drawings, and brand materials in a useful and safer way.

What files can I send with a quote request?

You can send product photos, links, sketches, dimension notes, packaging examples, carton mark requirements, brand labels, room schedules, or simple drawings. The more practical the files are, the easier it is to ask focused follow-up questions.

How should I use reference images safely?

Use reference images to explain style, size, mood, material, or function. Also explain what should change, such as silhouette, finish, shade, dimensions, mounting, or packaging. Do not use a reference image as the only instruction.

Can you work from a hotel room schedule or procurement list?

Yes. A room schedule, fixture count, finish note, and sample-room timing can help separate guestrooms, corridors, public areas, and feature lighting into clearer quote requests.

Should I send brand packaging before choosing products?

Send the basic packaging direction early if private label matters. Logo placement, carton marks, inserts, labels, barcode needs, and language requirements can affect product selection and quote review.

Ready to send details?

Share the product category, quantity, market, finish preference, and sample needs.

Open quote request