There's a joke that if you're considering making something but think it would cost too much or take too long, just send the design out to some Chinese companies

There's a joke that if you're considering making something but think it would cost too much or take too long, just send the design out to some Chinese companies for a quote, but don't order any. Then wait a week or so for it to show up on Alibaba, buy a bunch and resell them under your own brand.