ANTI-VIOLENCE
We are placing our first order with an overseas security equipment supplier and they want a large deposit up front. Is that normal, or should we push for a letter of credit?
Interested in what others do for a first order versus a repeat order with the same vendor.
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A letter of credit protected us on a first order and the vendor accepted it once we showed a banking reference. Worth the small fee for peace of mind.
Did the LC slow the shipment down much?
Added about a week for the bank checks, which was acceptable for the order size.
For a genuinely new relationship we start small with a paid sample order, then scale. It tests quality and paperwork without a big exposure.