Sample Testing & Pick-Up
The sample looks fine. It is also the unit they chose. We pick our own at the factory, measure it against your spec and courier it to you.
$180
Per sample
24h
Deployment
$120K
Mistake prevented
72%
Pass Rate
Understanding the Service
What Is Sample Testing & Pick-Up?
The sample in the courier box was chosen, finished and packed by the party trying to win your order. Our inspector selects the samples instead, measures them against your specification with calibrated instruments, records what they find, and couriers the tested units to your address so you handle the same ones we measured.
A consumer accessories brand approved samples from factory photos and a video call. When the $120,000 production arrived, the LED panels missed the color temperature spec. The sample photos had been taken under warm lighting, which masked the difference.
James Liu
Founder & CEO
Our Protocol
What Our Inspector Checks
Every checkpoint verified on every inspection.
Sample testing vs. your specifications
Dimensional measurement comparison
Functional and performance testing
Material verification where specified
Full photo documentation
International courier to your address
Color and finish comparison
Packaging sample verification
Compliance marking check
Written specification comparison report
Use Cases
When You Need This Service
Before placing your first order with any supplier
When evaluating multiple suppliers
After receiving factory samples that seem too good
Before committing to large production orders
When you cannot visit the factory yourself
Process
How It Works
From booking to report in 5 simple steps.
01
Share Your Specs
Upload specifications, drawings, or reference samples. Tell us what matters most.
02
Inspector Visits Factory
Our inspector visits the factory, selects samples, and tests against your specifications.
03
Comprehensive Testing
Dimensional, functional, material, and visual testing with calibrated instruments.
04
Documentation
Full photo report with test results, comparison to specs, and recommendation.
05
Sample Shipped to You
Tested samples couriered to your address via DHL/FedEx for your own evaluation.
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What You Receive
Sample test report with measurements
Specification comparison chart
Full photo documentation
Physical samples shipped to you
Inspector recommendation
Courier tracking number
Inspection Report
PASSED232 000
PASS
132
FAIL
156
PENDING
Key findings
Dimensional variance — 2 units exceeded ±0.3 mm tolerance on housing width. Classified as Major per ISO 2859-1.
Function & finish — all sampled units passed power-on and surface checks. No defects found.
Common Concerns
Honest Answers to Tough Questions
Factory-sent samples are their best units, selected under ideal conditions. An inspector selects samples randomly during production and tests them with calibrated instruments — giving you an honest result, not a showcase.
$180 is the smallest commitment on our published price list. It buys a measured comparison against your own specification before any tooling is cut or any deposit is placed.
The sample check found 4 spec deviations that would have carried through to 50,000 units.
— Product Developer, Consumer Accessories Brand
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Inspector visits within 24 hours of booking. Samples typically arrive within 5-7 business days via DHL/FedEx, depending on your location.
Yes. Testing samples from several suppliers side by side is one of the most common uses of this service — you get one comparable specification report per supplier so you can pick the strongest factory before placing an order.
You get a clear written report of every deviation before you commit a cent to production, so you can push the factory for corrections, re-test, or walk away. Catching it at the sample stage is exactly what the $180 buys you.
It works for virtually any physical consumer or industrial product. We tailor the checklist to your specifications and, where a product needs specialized lab work, pair it with our lab-testing service.
What's Next?
After sample approval, follow with PPI before production starts and PSI before shipment.
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