Should China Sourcing Agents Reveal the Supplier’s Exact Price?

If I give a China sourcing agent ₦2 million to find products, negotiate with suppliers, make payments, arrange shipping and manage communication, should I be told the exact amount paid to the supplier? Some clients believe full disclosure is necessary for transparency. Others argue that an agent is selling a complete sourcing service, and any agreed markup is a legitimate part of the business. There is also the risk of clients bypassing the agent after seeing the supplier’s details and cost price. Should agents charge a separate sourcing fee, disclose all costs, or treat markup as standard business practice? Importers and sourcing agents, where should the line be drawn?

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