quote:Originally posted by StaceyW:
so how do you know if a wholesaler is a true wholesaler??
Take my advice with a grain of salt, because I've been doing this for under a year.
I chose to sell what I love. My main motivation: I can sell it to myself for super cheap.
Seriously, it's a good idea to sell what you love and know. Your passion for the merchandise will come through to the customers. You will be knowledgable, you will have a handle on what is in demand, you will be able to answer questions about the products, you will be more equipped to set a reasonable price for the merchadise.
As far as finding a distributor... When I decided what I wanted to sell, I went to the two main manufacturers of the particular line of product. They both have websites with information about opening an account. I applied for a retail account, I had to provide them with my license number as well as proof that I was a retailer. So I buy straight from the manufacturer, and I know that I am getting new merchandise at the best price.