Why Does the Price of CNC Machine increased After You Visit the Factory?
When you are planning to buy a CNC machine from china,You search online and find a very attractive price .You contact the supplier, and they confirm the price with you,Then You book the flight, come to china to meet the supplier Then you find that the actual quotation is 30%–40% higher than the price you saw online.
Why it happens, With years of hands‑on industry experience, we understand how this situation plays out.
1.low online prices are used to attract customers
Getting an inquiry first,Then follow with the next step as they planed,.Low price shown online was not intended to be the final transaction price. It was a way to attract potential buyers and get the contact only.
2.Online prices only correspond to a basic version of the machine.
For example, the online price may not include:
- FANUC or Siemens control systems
- Servo motors
- Automatic tool changers
- Chip conveyors
- Safety enclosures
- Export packaging
- CE certification
- Machine installation
- Operator training
When you sit down with the supplier and confirm the complete specifications and your production requirements,You find the price increase.Because the machine you plan to buy is not the same configuration .So the quotation increased
3.The Price Come From a Trading Company
Another reason is that the price you found online came from a trading company not directly from a factory.
Trading company have a long-term relationship with a factory and purchase machines regularly.So they receive a relatively good price from the factory.
But when you visit the factory yourself and only buy one pic, The factory needs to leave enough margin for its regular partners.It is not possible they will offer the same price.
What is our advice
Not to use an online price as the basis for your purchasing budget. Just treat it as a reference
Before you come to China, ask the supplier for a detailed written quotation.For the
- Machine model
- Control system brand
- Servo motor brand
- Spindle speed
- Linear guide brand
- Ball screw accuracy grade
- Tool magazine capacity
- Voltage specifications
- Product certifications
- Export packaging
- Installation and commissioning
- Operator training
- Warranty terms
- Delivery time
- Payment terms
- Shipping and Incoterms
All of these information details should be confirmed in writing,Then send a inquire to the supplier,Then you will have a good understanding of the price than you only check the price online only by message or email.
Final
Supplier verification and checking the machine specifications, ca help you avoid unexpected problems If you need this support when sourcing machinery in China, feel free to contact us.
