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The problem is finding reliable wholesalers who will sell to a home-based internet business, which is not usually an easy task. Online it's nearly impossible.

And, Then you have the task of figuring out what products seem to be selling well, which products that have seen better days for sales and what your competitors are buying now. A daunting task for any new retailer!


If you are serious about setting up an online store or selling on Ebay, then you need to know how to buy wholesale products and which ones can give you a good margin to make a profit.

Before you pull out your credit card to buy any wholesale merchandise, visit local retail stores or browse online stores selling products that will be similar to what you plan to sell. Browse through the store's selection, especially pay attention to those items that are on sale or being offered at discount. This will give you an idea of what to carry in your own store.

Finding REAL Wholesalers & Drop Shippers

Most manufacturers don't usually advertise to small businesses because they are doing well financially selling to large chains, wholesalers and distributors.

This means unless you use a wholesale sourcing guide that is updated often, works with verified manufacturers and wholesale suppliers you could waste your time trying to go it alone. You can spend days and even weeks doing research to track down any suppliers willing to work with a small business.

Choosing a Wholesaler

Once you find a few suppliers of the products you want to sell, estimate each wholesalers value to your business. Evaluate them on merchandise selection, quality of products, reliabilty of delivery and drop ship capability if this is important to you.

Most of this information can be gathered from other merchants who use the vendor, their Ebay feedback rating if you're going to focus in this area and by simply speaking with the wholesalers sales representative to determine if this is a company you want to do business with.

Ignorance of basic customer service is an indicator to you of how it will be after they have your money, choose wisely.

The reality is that many brands allow wholesalers to handle distribution to retailers. However, they often establish the policies that wholesalers must follow before offering their products to retailers.

Whether you sign up with World Wide Brands or someone else, it's critical for your business success to have a reliable product sourcing guide to find those wholesalers who work with home-based and smaller retailers.