John, I hope you end up going to China instead of the rep coming to the US. I think the experience for you and Toplace the company will be more valuable that way.

I have a good friend whose company has products manufactured in several factories throughout China. Until recently, he had never gone there to see how his products are actually made. He did go there finally, and the result is that he has a much better understanding of how the factories operate, and what their capabilities are. He was able to communicate more clearly to the people who run the factory what was expected of them in terms of quality control, and even did some on-site demos for the workers showing them what he would accept for product, and what he would reject.

I would think from a quality control standpoint, Toplace would have far more to benefit from you going there, than for the factory rep to come here. Just my opinion.