The Scoop about Purchasing Wholesale Products for Resale
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The Essentials of Buying Wholesale Products for Resale
Looking to purchase wholesale products for resale? Here's why most wholesale companies won't work for you and how to navigate the pitfalls.
The Promise
Many ads, both online and in magazines, offer supposedly "hot-selling" products at deep discounts for entrepreneurs to resell. It sounds straightforward: buy at wholesale, mark up the price, and sell. But there's a catch. Why isn't everyone succeeding with this model?
The Reality
Imagine an eager entrepreneur clicks on an ad reading: "Make Money Online... Become a Distributor for Our Unique Products! Get the Hottest-Selling Items at Wholesale Prices!" The ad promises big profits and showcases a range of items, each with a suggested retail and "wholesale" price.
The entrepreneur decides to go forward, likely needing to pay a membership fee or purchase in bulk to access these discounts. At first glance, it seems legitimate, but here's the problem: many of these companies are not genuine wholesale providers. They often fall into one of three problematic categories:
Scenario A: Low Discounts, Low Demand
These companies offer small discounts on products with little demand. Often, they're just intermediaries between you and the actual product source. As a result, discounts are minimal, typically around 20%, which isn't enough even if demand were high. Once you make a bulk purchase, they're unconcerned if you return, as they profit from initial sales or membership fees.
Scenario B: High Discounts, Low Demand
Here, discounts might be significant, but the products lack demand. This scenario usually involves fewer middlemen. The wholesaler may be legitimate, purchasing directly from manufacturers, but they know the products are outdated. They try to offload these items to inexperienced resellers for a one-time profit.
Scenario C: High Demand, Low Discounts
In this scenario, products are in demand, but discounts are insignificant. Often, these companies are high-level wholesalers or product producers, not true manufacturers. You might get a 10% to 15% discount, but after covering operation costs like advertising and support, profits are minimal or non-existent.
The Underlying Issue
The main problem in these scenarios is not sourcing from true manufacturers or level-1 wholesalers. Instead, products come from intermediaries, or companies selling at low discounts while competing against you.
How to Avoid Pitfalls
To ensure success:
- Avoid middlemen. Seek direct connections with manufacturers or level-1 wholesalers.
- Verify demand and profit margins before committing.
Key Questions to Ask:
1. How long has the company been in business?
2. Do they purchase directly from the manufacturer?
3. Are they members of the BBB or BBBOnline?
4. What sales volume do they handle monthly?
5. What is the current demand for their products?
6. Do they offer product guarantees?
7. Is delivery guaranteed?
8. What are the delivery options?
9. Are products consistently available?
10. What is the return policy?
These questions help filter out unreliable dealers, saving you future headaches.
Best regards,
Michael Ellis
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