The $1 Cable: Sourcing Mobile Accessories

This is the most saturated market at the fair. Phase 1 feels like an endless ocean of white iPhone cables.

1. Key Categories

  • Cables: USB-C, Lightning (MFi Certified vs. Non-MFi).
  • Chargers: GaN (Gallium Nitride) chargers are the standard now. 65W and 100W are hot.
  • Power Banks: MagSafe wireless power banks.
  • Cases: TPU, Silicone, Leather.

2. MFi Certification (Made for iPhone)

  • The Trap: Many factories put the "MFi" logo on their booth.
  • The Check: Ask for their MFi ID number. Verify it on Apple's public portal. If they sell you a non-MFi chip cable claiming it's MFi, your customers will get the "Accessory Not Supported" error in 2 months.

3. GaN Chargers

  • Dongguan and Shenzhen are the hubs.
  • Safety: Chargers can burn houses down. Insist on UL / ETL (for USA) or CE-LVD (for Europe).
  • Price: If a 100W charger is $3.00, it is a fake. It's likely 20W inside a big shell.

4. MOQs

  • Custom Packaging: The cable is cheap ($1). The box is expensive. MOQs for custom retail packaging are usually 3,000 units.
  • Neutral: You can buy "Neutral" (no logo) packaging for 100 units.

Summary

Volume is key. You make pennies per unit. Focus on GaN Tech and Magnetic Wireless Carts鈥攖hat's where the margin is.