Starting an Adult Doll Store: How to Source Your First Stock From a Factory

1. Check the rules where you sell

Rules for importing and selling adult dolls differ by country. Check them before you choose products or a supplier. Our importing checklist lists the duties, rules and paperwork to ask about.

2. Start with a small range

You do not need a large range to open a store. Our FAQ suggests one or two full-size heights plus a torso as a practical start. These are the options you can choose from with us:

• Heights for custom orders: 148 cm, 158 cm and 170 cm.
• Half-body torsos: 110 cm, the most compact option and the lowest entry price in our range.
• Materials: platinum-cured silicone, or high-grade soft-touch TPE. Every model in our TPE range can be made in either material.
• Colors: hair in black, brown, blonde or pink; eyes in brown, blue or green; five nail colors.

3. Check the factory before you pay

Make sure the company on your quotation is a registered manufacturer. For us, you can check these points:

• Registration: Dongguan Xiegang Aifei Silicone Products Factory, registration number 92441900MA4W1PDW1J, issued in 2016.
• On-site check: our premises were checked on site by Alibaba.com staff, and our legal status was confirmed by the third-party agency Chinadaas.
• Recent orders: our Factory page lists orders to Germany, the Czech Republic and Norway, with their status.

4. Order samples first

Our MOQ is 1 piece for every model on this site, so a sample is simply an order for one doll. Check the sample yourself before you list the model in your store. If you plan to use the factory's product photos in your listings, ask for permission in writing.

5. Read the quotation line by line

Our quotation shows the product cost, customization, packaging and other fees as separate lines. It also states the shipping terms: FOB, CIF or door-to-door. The terms decide who arranges the freight and who pays import duties.

On our Alibaba.com store, half-body torsos start from US$147 and full-size dolls from US$269. The final price depends on the model, material, options, quantity and shipping.

6. Plan packing and delivery to your customers

Your customers will expect a discreet parcel. We offer discreet shipping labels, custom packaging design and multilingual product manuals. Packaging is its own line in your quotation.

7. Prepare care advice for your customers

Customers who know how to clean and store a doll have fewer problems after delivery. Our care and storage guide is written for you to share with them.

Next step

Shortlist two or three models, note the height, material and options for each, and send the list through our inquiry form. We reply with a written quotation. If you prefer a platform order, every model on this site is also listed in our Alibaba.com store.