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Customer Success Stories

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From young families furnishing their first home to startups scaling their offices — see how our customers save 40-60% on products sourced directly from China's factories.

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Shipments Delivered

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Average Savings

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The Zhang Family — $14,200 Saved Furnishing a New Bellevue Home

Michael & Linda Zhang

Michael & Linda Zhang

Bellevue, WAOctober 2025

A young couple furnished their entire 3-bedroom home with Italian-style marble furniture, a custom walnut dining set, and bedroom suites — all sourced from Foshan and Dongguan factories at a fraction of US retail.

🔴 The Challenge

Michael and Linda had just purchased a 2,200 sq ft home in Bellevue's Crossroads neighborhood. They wanted a cohesive Italian modern aesthetic — marble dining table, leather sofa, walnut bedroom sets — but local retailers quoted over $38,000 for everything. As first-generation immigrants from Guangdong, they knew Chinese factories could produce identical quality for far less, but didn't know how to navigate sourcing, quality control, or international shipping.

Our Solution

We assigned a bilingual account manager who spoke both Mandarin and English. Over 3 weeks, we sourced from 4 verified factories across Foshan (marble) and Dongguan (solid wood + upholstery). We conducted video inspections of every piece before packing, arranged professional crating with moisture-barrier film for ocean transit, and consolidated everything into a single 40HC container. Customs clearance, last-mile trucking, and indoor placement were all handled by our Seattle team.

$23,800

Total Cost

vs $38,000+ US retail

$14,200

Saved

37% savings

22 pieces

Items

4 factories, 1 shipment

42 days

Transit

door-to-door

What Was Sourced

  • Marble dining table (240cm) + 8 chairs — $4,200 (vs $12,000 at RH)
  • Italian leather sectional sofa — $3,800 (vs $8,500 at West Elm)
  • King bedroom suite (bed, 2 nightstands, dresser) — $2,900 (vs $7,200)
  • Queen bedroom suite — $2,200 (vs $5,400)
  • Custom walnut TV console (200cm) — $1,100 (vs $3,200)
  • Shipping, customs, delivery — $4,600
  • Zero damage — all 22 pieces arrived in perfect condition

We saved over $14,000 and got better quality than what we saw at Restoration Hardware. The marble table is absolutely stunning — our friends can't believe we got it for under $5,000. Having a Mandarin-speaking account manager made everything effortless. We've already referred three families to Doge Consulting.

Michael & Linda Zhang

Bellevue, WA

Modern commercial bakery with stainless steel equipment
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Emerald City Bakery — Commercial Kitchen Equipment at 52% Off

Sarah & James Park

Sarah & James Park

Capitol Hill, Seattle, WAJanuary 2026

A husband-and-wife team opening their first bakery sourced commercial ovens, refrigeration, and stainless steel prep tables from Guangzhou manufacturers — saving over $31,000 compared to US restaurant supply dealers.

🔴 The Challenge

Sarah and James were opening Emerald City Bakery on Capitol Hill. Restaurant supply dealers quoted $60,000+ for their equipment list: two commercial convection ovens, a walk-in cooler compressor, a 3-door reach-in freezer, stainless steel prep tables, and a dough sheeter. As first-time business owners, this cost threatened to exhaust their SBA loan before opening day.

Our Solution

We identified 3 Guangzhou manufacturers specializing in commercial food equipment that meet US NSF/UL certification standards. We arranged factory video tours so the Parks could see production quality firsthand. Each piece was tested, photographed, and certified before shipping. We coordinated a 2-unit LCL shipment with proper ventilation for the electronic components, handled FDA import registration for food-contact equipment, and arranged delivery to their Capitol Hill location with forklift unloading.

$28,500

Total Cost

vs $60,000+ US dealer

$31,500

Saved

52% savings

8 units

Equipment

3 certified factories

NSF/UL

Compliance

all US certifications met

What Was Sourced

  • 2× commercial convection ovens (12-tray) — $8,200 (vs $18,000)
  • Walk-in cooler compressor system — $4,800 (vs $11,000)
  • 3-door reach-in freezer — $3,200 (vs $7,500)
  • Dough sheeter (commercial grade) — $2,800 (vs $6,200)
  • 4× stainless steel prep tables — $2,400 (vs $5,800)
  • Shipping, customs, FDA registration — $7,100
  • All units passed city health inspection on first visit

Without Doge Consulting, we wouldn't have been able to open on budget. They found us factory-certified equipment that's identical to what US dealers sell at double the price. The ovens are workhorses — 14 months in and zero issues. We've recommended them to every restaurant owner we know.

Sarah & James Park

Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA

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CloudSync Labs — 40-Person Office Furnished for $18,000

Ryan Okonkwo, CEO

Ryan Okonkwo, CEO

South Lake Union, Seattle, WAAugust 2025

A growing tech startup furnished their entire 40-person office — ergonomic chairs, motorized standing desks, and conference room furniture — at less than half the cost of Herman Miller/Steelcase alternatives.

🔴 The Challenge

CloudSync Labs was scaling from 15 to 40 employees and needed to furnish a new 4,500 sq ft office in South Lake Union. Commercial office furniture quotes came in at $42,000-$55,000 from traditional vendors (Herman Miller Aeron chairs alone are $1,400 each). As a Series A startup, they needed to be capital-efficient without compromising on ergonomics for their engineering team.

Our Solution

We sourced from two Foshan office furniture manufacturers with ISO 9001 certification. We provided samples of 3 different ergonomic chair models for the team to test for 2 weeks before bulk ordering. We arranged a single 40HC container with 40 chairs, 40 motorized standing desks, conference table, and lounge furniture. Each desk was labeled by employee name for easy setup. Our Seattle team handled delivery and assembly over one weekend.

$18,400

Total Cost

vs $48,000 Herman Miller

$29,600

Saved

62% savings

40

Workstations

desks + chairs

1 weekend

Setup

labeled + assembled

What Was Sourced

  • 40× ergonomic mesh chairs (adjustable lumbar, headrest) — $5,600 ($140 ea vs $1,400 Aeron)
  • 40× motorized sit-stand desks (140×70cm) — $7,200 ($180 ea vs $800 Uplift)
  • 1× 12-person conference table (walnut veneer) — $1,200 (vs $4,500)
  • Lounge area: 2 sofas + coffee table — $1,800 (vs $6,000)
  • Shipping, customs, delivery + weekend assembly — $2,600
  • 12-month warranty on all items, 3 replacements fulfilled free of charge

Our engineers sit in these chairs 10 hours a day and love them. The standing desks are smooth, quiet, and have programmable height presets — same features as $800 Uplift desks for $180 each. The math was a no-brainer. We've already ordered 20 more for our expansion.

Ryan Okonkwo, CEO

South Lake Union, Seattle, WA

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Cascade Design Studio — Sourcing Partner for High-End Residential Projects

Natalie Reeves, Principal Designer

Natalie Reeves, Principal Designer

Kirkland, WAOngoing since March 2025

A boutique interior design firm uses Doge Consulting as their primary sourcing partner for residential projects, saving their clients an average of 45% on furniture and lighting while maintaining the luxury aesthetic their brand is known for.

🔴 The Challenge

Natalie's firm designs high-end residential interiors in the $200K-$500K budget range. Her clients expect designer-quality pieces but are increasingly cost-conscious. She needed a reliable sourcing partner who could find Chinese manufacturers producing identical quality to Italian and Scandinavian brands — without her having to manage the logistics herself.

Our Solution

We established an ongoing partnership where Natalie sends us design boards and product specifications. Our sourcing team finds matching or custom-made alternatives from verified Chinese factories. We handle all QC photos, material samples, shipping, and delivery — Natalie simply specifies what she wants and we deliver it to her client's home. We've completed 7 residential projects together in 12 months.

7

Projects

in 12 months

45% avg

Client Savings

vs designer retail

$142K

Total Sourced

across all projects

100%

Repeat Rate

every project uses us

What Was Sourced

  • Custom chandeliers + pendant lighting — 60% savings vs Restoration Hardware
  • Solid marble bathroom vanities — custom-cut to spec, 50% savings
  • Upholstered headboards + bedframes — fabric matching from Guangzhou textile market
  • Outdoor furniture sets — powder-coated aluminum, 55% savings vs Frontgate
  • Average turnaround: 6-8 weeks from design board to installation
  • Dedicated account manager for all trade orders

Doge Consulting transformed my business model. I can now offer my clients luxury at accessible prices, which means more projects and happier clients. The quality is indistinguishable from the European brands I used to spec. My clients have no idea their $8,000 chandelier came from Zhongshan at a third of the RH price — and that's exactly how it should be.

Natalie Reeves, Principal Designer

Kirkland, WA

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Every item inspected before shipping

Door-to-Door

Factory to your home, we handle everything

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Factory-direct vs US retail pricing

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