【正确答案】Advantages of consignment:
   (1) By the means of consignment, the seller may sell spot goods or newly-developed products at the local market abroad, so the seller can market his goods according to the demand and supply of the market.
   (2) The consignment agent does not need to undertake any risks and expenses nor to pay for the goods in advance.
   Disadvantages of consignment :
   (1) There is much risk for the sellers because they are not paid until all goods are sold out in the foreign market, and this may turn out to be a long period of time.
   (2) If the goods don't sell well on the foreign market, the seller may have to get the goods sold on discount.