44 Free eBay Wholesale Sources - Make-N

44 Free eBay Wholesale Sources
By: Skip McGrath
Real wholesale vendors who will work with eBay,
Amazon, and small website sellers
Copyright 2010, Skip McGrath and Vision-One Press. All rights reserved. This is a free publication.
You may share it and forward it to anyone you like, but you may not sell it or use it as a bonus
item for something else you are selling.
The Legal Stuff
Please read as there is actually some important information here:
All of the links in this document were current and working at the time of
publication, but links and companies change and go in and out of business.
If you find a bad link, try performing a Google search on the name of the
company. This will often reveal the current links.
I researched all of these sources in person. At the time I spoke with them
they were all willing to work with eBay, Amazon, and small website sellers.
However, as I noted above—things change.
Please do not infer that because I list a source here that I endorse it. I have
done business with a few of these companies, but I have no experience
with the others. So please do your own due diligence. Check references.
Place small orders first before placing large ones. Don’t be afraid to call a
company and speak with a real live person. This is also a good practice to
follow with any wholesaler as if you develop a personal relationship you
will always get better service than people who send in anonymous orders.
So just to be clear, I do not accept any liability for any actions of these
companies. Having said that, do not be overly suspicious. These are all real
companies that need customers like you to be successful. A little caution is
fine—just don’t overdo it.
44 Free Wholesale Sources
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE ACCESSING THE SOURCES
The following wholesale sources are just a small sample of the sources you
can access with purchase of The Complete eBay Marketing System or The
Wholesale Buying System. (The Complete eBay Marketing System includes
all of the information in The Wholesale Buying System, so please do not
purchase both books).
Both of these books come with lifetime access to our wholesale member’s
site where you can access all of our sources. We update the site with over
20 new sources every month.
Most of the websites I list below are wholesale sites. Some give the
products and pricing right up front, where others require you to register to
get access. If a site requires you to register, you will need a sales tax
number. (If you want to learn how and why to get a number, click here to
read my article Sales Tax for eBay Sellers.) If you are new to buying
wholesale, either of those two books will teach you the proper ins and outs
of doing so.
Some of the sites listed here will be plain retail sites. On these there will
usually be a link in the navigation or at the very bottom of the page that
says something such as “wholesale” or “dealers.” When you click those
links you will be taken to a page to register. Most of these sites will not give
you access to their wholesale side until they capture your name, address,
and email.
And some of the sites will be pure retail sites with no wholesale
information whatsoever. That’s OK. All of these people exhibited at a
recent wholesale trade show where they were looking for resellers. So just
look for a Contact Us link and send them a professional-sounding email
requesting wholesale information.
Here is an example of an email that always works for me.
Dear Sirs:
I came across your (insert name of product) products that you exhibited
at the recent ASD/AMD trade show. I am a retailer and would be
interested in carrying your line of __________. Please send me a catalog
or give me access to an online catalog site if you have one, along with
price & delivery and minimum opening order.
Regards,
Your Name
Your Company Name
Your street address
City state zip
Phone number
Sales Tax number xxx-xxx-xxx
This type of request will work about 90% of the time. Just put the product
they are selling in the blank spaces as well as your name and shipping
location, etc.
Don’t be surprised if you get a phone call from a rep at the company. So it is
best if you have a separate phone line that you answer in your business
name. A lot of people handle this by purchasing a cheap throwaway cell
phone with $10 or $20 worth of pre-paid time.
On some o f the listings I have included a screen shot from the website.
These shots represent only a tiny percentage of the products for sale, so it's
best if you actually visit the site and look around.
One more note about wholesale info. Here is a link where you can
download a selection of free wholesale sourcing magazines. These are great
resources for finding overseas suppliers.
Before we get into our sources, I want to let you know that we have
partnered with a new Wholesale Search Engine provider to help you find
wholesale sources. The new partner is Wholesale Central where you can
find real wholesale sources in over 30 different categories. Once you go
there, bookmark that page so you can return to it over and over again.
The only other source of legitimate wholesale information we recommend
is World Wide Brands. World Wide Brands is a lifetime membership service
where you can locate thousands of legitimate wholesale sources that have
been pre-screened and agreed to work with eBay sellers.
Now, here are the 44 free wholesale sources I promised:
1. California International Sales is a Distributor of new, recondition and
refurbished, Panasonic, Casio, Olympus and Polaroid cameras and
consumer electronics including home theater systems. And they offer a
drop-shipping program for items with a selling price over $50.
2. Trademark Commerce is a huge distributor of overstock small and large
appliances such as coffee systems, vacuum cleaners, toaster ovens, irons.
They also get laptops, tools and many other products and they also drop
ship. One of the hot products they currently carry is the popular Roomba
iRobot vacuum cleaner—but they only have a couple of hundred units left.
Once you register you will be set up for their drop ship program.
Don’t worry this isn’t one of those virtual membership drop ship
companies. Trademark Global has a 200,000 sq.ft. warehouse with
products actually in stock. They handle liquidation for large chains such as
Sears, Target and others.
3. 1-Stop Wholesale sells recycled jeans, tee shirts, jackets, more. they sell a
full assortment of quality recycled clothes available in small lots for all
buyers. Easy on line ordering, fast delivery.
4. BDK Auto makes a great line of specialty automotive floor mats, steering
wheel covers and car seat covers. Use the Contact form to register and get
a password to see the wholesale pricing.
5. Next Success sells a very nice line of computer laptop tables—some with
built-in fans and USB ports and some very neat fashion flash drives.
6. Put this next one on your list to contact in August. The Halloween
Resource Center sells the most complete line of Halloween costumes and
decorations you can imagine. Halloween is their only business. No website.
Email Steve Sellers at [email protected] and he will send you a CD with
the products and the pricing. Reference the ASD show in your email.
7. Mac Wholesale is a liquidator of a wide range of great products that
work really well on eBay. There are no products listed on their website
because their inventory changes every week. Call them at 508-378-3500
and ask to be put on their mailing list and you will get an email with the
wholesale specials they are running.
8. MAT Electronics sells a wide range of consumer electronic parts and
accessories. Example: Zune EB Premium Headphones for $3.50 per pair.
They sell on Amazon for over $20. There is a link on their home page where
you can download their wholesale catalog as a PDF file and get immediate
access to their wholesale pricing.
9. Whimsical Watches sells a very nice line of themed fashion watches. You
can get watches for specific professions, hobbies, and sports. The website is
pure retail. Use the contact form on the website to request wholesale
information. Reference ASD/AMD in Las Vegas.
10. Design Time Watch, Inc. sells several lines of watches from fashion
watches priced below $50 to the beautiful Giorgio Milano series of watches
that sell for around $500. Here are some photos of a few of the watches
they sell. Their wholesale price is 1/4th of Retail.
11. M. Cornell Importers sells a complete line of decorative and collectible
beer steins and accessories, flasks, beer glasses and the licensed line of
licensed Jack Daniel’s Bourbon products.
12. CAVA As Seen On TV carries some of the hottest ASOTV products and
they are happy to work with small online sellers.
13. JAFRUM- Carries a vast selection of leather jackets, biker apparel, plus
size & motorcycle helmets. Click on the link that says “wholesale” to
register an account or call 1-877-GO-HELMET. Jafrum also drop ships some
of their products.
These are the retail prices. You
can see the wholesale prices
when you set up an account and
log in.
14. Reiko Wireless sells the largest and most complete line of high-fashion
cell phone, iPod, and iPhone cases on the market. These are some really
beautiful products that I have not seen on eBay. Be sure and ask for a
printed catalog. They have over 1000 designs.
15. Myco Imports sells a huge variety of specialized small tools for jewelers,
electronic techs, and other who work with precision tools. They also carry a
low-cost line of tools for beauticians, barbers and hair stylists, dental piks
and hemostats and hobby pliers and tweezers.
16. Weiners Wholesale offers the nation's largest selection of brand name
travel-size merchandise. $100 minimum opening order.
17. Perfume Miami is a distributor of World Famous Designer Name
Perfumes, Colognes, and Body, Skin & Hair Care Products. Real wholesale
Prices. They ship all over the world. New line in stock: "Biosilk".
18. KCP Wholesale Distributors distribute high end and drugstore
cosmetics, skincare and eyewear— some names include Mac, Bare
Escentuals, Bliss, Lancome, Loreal, Revlon, Victorias Secret, Clarins, Bath &
Body Works, Burt's Bees, Anna Sui, Elizabeth Arden, Bobbi Brown and
more.
19. NYS Collection Eyewear. Forget all of the designer knockoff sunglasses.
The NYS collection is a collection of unique, high quality fashion sunglasses.
You can’t access the website without registering, but it is easy. Use the
contact link or call them at 800-430-4211 to set up an account and get
access to the pricing and online catalog.
20. Another great high-fashion sunglass and fashion accessory supplier is
Creative Eyewear, Inc. Just click on the link at the bottom of the home page
that says How to Order.
21. Tops Handbags is a supplier of high-fashion handbags with unique
designs—as opposed to the many vendors who were exhibiting designer
knock offs.
22. The Alexander Kalifano Company sells a large variety of high quality
gifts and jewelry—again this is the retail website, but use the contact form
to get wholesale information after viewing the products.
23. Al-Zuni Global Jewelry sells high quality Native American Art and
Jewelry. The website gives contact info. Call or email them for product
information and pricing. If you call, ask for Nash and reference the
ASD/AMD show.
24. Rings & Things sells beads & jewelry-making supplies at wholesale. They
have a large line of findings, clasps, beads, and stringing materials.
25. The US Navy Peacoat has been a fashion stable for over 60 years. The
Sterlingwear Company of Boston makes both the authentic original and
several modified fashion versions of this classic. I once found a Navy
Peacoat in a thrift shop for $5.00. I put it on eBay and it sold for over $70.
Once again you will need to use the contact form to get wholesale
registration.
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26. The Russian Source carries a large line of Russian surplus military
clothing. One of their items is a popular and fashionable blue & white
horizontal striped Russian Navy sailor’s shirt @$10 each. These go on eBay
for over $25. No website, call them at 860-236-8763 or email them with
your fax number and they will fax you a price sheet. [email protected]
Russian Navy Sailor’s Shirt
27. Eagle Emblems Inc sells a complete line of military pins, caps, license
plates, medallions, military medals and patches. Click on the link that says
Dealer Login to register for wholesale pricing.
28. There was a whole section at the ASD/AMD Wholesale show for military
surplus—but frankly a lot of it was junk. One company that really impressed
me was Coleman Military Surplus. Email them through the website for
wholesale information and be sure and reference the ASD/AMD show. You
can also call them toll-free at 1-888-478-7758.
29. One of the hottest products at the show were various vendors selling
the new electronic cigarettes. They work by delivering a shot of nicotine
with water vapor (you can even blow smoke rings). The Palm Garden
Company is offering a business starter set for $100 ($250 retail value).
However you will have to sell these from Craigslist or some other auction
site as eBay prohibits them. No website—Call 702-768-0948.
30. The Garden Sunlight Company had without a doubt the best line of
outdoor solar lighting at the show. The products are very high quality and
the prices blew me away. Last year I paid $49 for a set of 8 solar garden
lights. This company had a better looking and better quality set for $12
wholesale. Click on the link that says Wholesale Login to create an account
and get access to the wholesale pricing. Better yet, email them and ask for
the catalog CD with wholesale pricing.
31. D & W Distributors, Inc. was founded in 1988, and has become the
nation's largest distributor for Milwaukee and DeWALT power tools. They
also stock Black & Decker, Makita, Skil/Bosch, Delta, and Porter Cable.
D&W also distributes small appliances such as Black & Decker, Windmere,
Hamilton Beach, Proctor Silex, Toastmaster, and Sunbeam. Their electronics
line consists of GE/RCA and Go-Tech.
They sell both new and factory reconditioned products. I examined some of
their factory reconditioned DeWALT power tools at the show and they
looked brand new to me—and they come with a full factory warranty.
32. Airsoft America Inc. is a distributor for several lines of Airsoft guns?
They sell in case lots or they will drop ship individual guns. They also sell
personal security devices such as stun guns and pepper spray. There
website is undergoing work and is not yet loaded with all their products, so
email them and ask them to mail a catalog and price sheet.
33. SSR Motorsports manufacturers a very nice line of dirt bikes, motor
scooters and off-road Quads. Although not a name brand here in the US,
they are one of the best-known brands in Asia and have been
manufacturing quality motorcycles and motor scooters for over 22 years.
Their products are competitive with Honda and Yamaha in terms of
features and quality but cost almost ½ as much.
34. Boker USA is the authorized distributor of Boker Knives made in
Solingen Germany, which are known for their high quality and popularity
among hunters, police, and military.
They are running a special called their “bucket of knives.” You get 6 each of
6 different magnum series of knives for $196.80. Suggested retail of all of
the knives is $604.20. That is a 67% gross profit margin. You can get this
deal by emailing Boker at [email protected].
Boker also sells a beautiful line of high quality Damascus Chef’s Knives.
35. Self Defense Supply is the largest wholesale supplier of personal
security, self-defense, and surveillance equipment in the USA. They are
aggressively seeking dealers and are happy to work with online sellers. They
carry all of the top quality brand names in the field.
36. Emco Supply features the Red Rock brand of outdoor hunting and
camping gear and also carries a wide range of survival gear. The website
takes you to a link to contact them and they will mail you a full-color
catalog and wholesale price list.
37. Lexage is a new company selling a narrow range of very high quality
optical products including binoculars and auto focus range finders that are
accurate to one foot over 1000. Their website is still under construction,
but you can email them at [email protected] and ask for product
information.
38. Zeikos sells a very nice product range of headphones, electronics, photo
accessories, flash drives, and Bluetooth devices.
They have several products licensed by the NFL with MFL team logos.
39. Rex Distributors had one of the largest—and strangest booths at the
ASD show. They sell a large line of knives—almost anything you can think
of, but they also sell boxing gloves and other sporting equipment, and
cutlery for manicurists and pedicurists as well as a dozen other unrelated
categories. I made the mistake of asking for a catalog and the weight of my
backpack increased by over 5 pounds. But they have some great stuff and
they are happy to deal with small online sellers.
40. Fox Outdoor Products specializes in camo clothing and packs, backpacks
and gun cases for hunters. All of their stuff is 1st quality—not seconds or
surplus as you often see from this type of dealer.
41. Jay’s Record and Tapes, Inc. offers excellent deals on niche music CDs—
as low as $1.10 or you can check out his package deals of 110 CDs for
$99.00. That works out to $0.90 per CD.
42. DVA is a great distributor of specialty DVDs. They have a specials
program for small quantities (1-5 each) and a true wholesale program in
you want to buy in large quantities.
43. Mountain View Movies has a large collection of old movies and DVDs on
specialty subjects.
44. Corkpops sells a very nice line of wine openers and accessories
including electric wine openers.
Well, that’s it for this special wholesale issue. Remember you can get
several hundred more sources when you purchase the Complete eBay
Marketing System or The Wholesale Buying System. Either of those books
comes with lifetime membership in our Wholesale Resources membership
site.
Please feel free to send this book to your friends.
Skip McGrath
www.skipmcgrath.com