Product sourcing and finding reputable wholesale suppliers

[mandy]

Lots of people sell things online that they are passionate about — say, vintage toys or historic memorabilia — that serve a narrow-niche customer base and shares their enthusiasm. Many others, however, are focused on moving product with their efforts aimed at finding merchandise at an affordable price that they can resell quickly.

For this latter type of business model, finding reputable wholesale suppliers is one of the most critical components of a successful operation. However, while that sounds simple enough, the research required to be sure you have a legitimate, factory-authorized wholesaler, and not just a middle-man marking up the price, takes lots of legwork.

One reason it's difficult to find genuine suppliers is because scammers know where you search for resources. Some pose as wholesalers, but are not, others list in directories just to get your personal information so they can sell it to marketers...

full article: http://www.ecommerce-guide.com/solutions...hp/3694016

[fengshuiimport]

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Lots of people sell things online that they are passionate about — say, vintage toys or historic memorabilia — that serve a narrow-niche customer base and shares their enthusiasm. Many others, however, are focused on moving product with their efforts aimed at finding merchandise at an affordable price that they can resell quickly.

For this latter type of business model, finding reputable wholesale suppliers is one of the most critical components of a successful operation. However, while that sounds simple enough, the research required to be sure you have a legitimate, factory-authorized wholesaler, and not just a middle-man marking up the price, takes lots of legwork.

One reason it's difficult to find genuine suppliers is because scammers know where you search for resources. Some pose as wholesalers, but are not, others list in directories just to get your personal information so they can sell it to marketers...

full article: http://www.ecommerce-guide.com/solutions...hp/3694016
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