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Top 10 Free Online Wholesale Resources

By: Jennifer Gibbs

By the time that a product has made it to your local retail store, it's probably changed at least three people's hands, possibly even more than that. And each one of those people had to mark up the cost of the item to cover their investment and make a profit. That means that by the time it makes it to your hand, even if it was on the clearance rack, it's been marked up. A LOT!

But, if you have a business license and a tax ID number and want to get your hands on products long before they make it to the retail segment, you need to know all about buying wholesale, which is trickier than it may sound. Especially since retail stores aren't just going to volunteer where they got the products you're buying. They don't WANT you to eliminate the middle man.

But, I do. Because I've been there. And I know that there's enough to go around. More than enough.

So, here you go. To get you started, check out these ten resources (listed in no particular order) that have helped me along in my way. These are free resources, with no membership fees or set-up costs…..

Online Wholesale Resources #1

1 USA Closeouts [now merged with Closeout Concepts - see below] - This site offers wholesale name brand clothing, with a low minimum order of just 350 pieces. Great for eBay sellers! They also have other related accessories and products.

Online Wholesale Resources #2

AAA Closeouts Network - This wholesale company offers several different products at low, low prices. Minimums vary per products, inquire for more details.

Online Wholesale Resources #3

Camera Wholesalers - All you need to know to start your own wholesale camera business.

Online Wholesale Resources #4

Closeouts Concepts - closeouts concepts is a worldwide distributor and exporter of department store returns and closeout merchandise, liquidation merchandise, salvage, surplus at pennies on the wholesale dollar! (The site listed that they too have a 350 piece minimum order)

Online Wholesale Resources #5

Computer Wholesalers Inc - Computer Wholesalers, Inc. is based in Sarasota, FL and is a reseller of quality new, used, refurbished hp9000. DEC, Cisco, 3Com, Micom, and Xyplex equipment. You'll need to call or email them for their minimum orders.

Online Wholesale Resources #6

Gifts of Nature - This company creates natural health and beauty products and is looking for distributors. Click and check them out.

Online Wholesale Resources #7

Imperial Trading - The Imperial Trading Company offers products like men's and women's clothing, linens and more. Their website says that they do have a case minimum, but that's actually pretty great!!

Online Wholesale Resources #8

Toy Directory - Here, I've given you a link to a master list of Toy manufacturers and Wholesalers of "Gifts" as the website says. It's a really long list. Have fun!!

Online Wholesale Resources #9

CF Fresh - Compared to a lot of other items, organic fruits and vegetables may be a bit more of an "un-tapped" market. You'll be better able to create for yourself a niche market. A great opportunity to create your own ezine, start writing a few free articles, and creating a name for yourself and a farm!

Online Wholesale Resources #10

Wholesale Central – This is one of my absolute favorite wholesaler resources. Their website says that they are "The Internet's largest wholesale directory and marketplace of active wholesalers, importers, and manufacturers" and I absolutely believe them. Inside their site, you'll find links to everything you can imagine, and the minimum order of the majority of the sites isn't that bad.

With these ten resources added to your favorites, you'll spend hours searching through great sites that have even better prices than you may think.

But don't spend too much time browsing!! Get out there and start selling and making some money!!

-Jennifer Gibbs is a freelance professional who lives in South Georgia. If you'd like to learn more about starting your own wholesale business, please email your questions to: arimark@friendlycity.net. Please type in the subject line: Wholesale Help??

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Number 11 would be World Wide Brands. They sell a light bulk shippers directory. These are wholesalers who sell in smaller lots.

Keep in mind most of these wholesalers are selling finished goods, rather than raw materials. Also their inventory might be quite flexible, changing with the seasons. It is not easy for a small business person to locate the right wholesale or bulk suppliers and your best bet might be checking the yellow pages of the nearest large city. Also look for your craft supplies in non-craft venues. You might find the ingredients for what you need at much lower prices.

Finally don't forget to check eBay . There are hundreds of vendors selling craft supplies on that site at any given time.

If you can find one carrying the product you need, your cost savings could be considerable.

For more information on wholesale resources, please visit Wholesale Resources for Crafters

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Recommended Site

WholesaleYellowPage.com
Use the Wholesale Yellow Pages to help you find wholesale business listings in its online Yellow Pages directory service. Wholesale Business Listings

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