Sale by Sample

Sale by Sample is a common trading method in international trade, where the buyer and seller use a sample as the standard for assessing the quality of goods, and the goods delivered by the seller must be completely consistent with the sample. This term applies to goods whose quality is difficult to describe precisely in words, such as handicrafts, clothing, textiles, light industrial products, etc. Usage scenarios include: the buyer provides a sample and requires the seller to produce according to the sample, or the seller provides a sample for the buyer's confirmation. Precautions: the seller should retain a duplicate sample for verification in case of disputes; if the sample has hidden defects, the seller is still responsible; the buyer should carefully confirm the sample to avoid future disputes. Differences from other terms: Sale by Specification is based on written indicators, Sale by Sample is based on the actual object; Sale by Brand guarantees quality by brand reputation. Sale by Sample carries higher risk because differences may exist between the sample and bulk products, so the contract should clearly state clauses such as 'quality to be about equal to the sample' or 'exactly the same'.