My Top Ninety-Nine Niche Wholesale Sources

Vision-One Press
My Top Ninety-Nine Niche Wholesale
Sources for Amazon & eBay Sellers
By: Skip McGrath
www.SkipMcGrath.com
Copyright 2011 by Skip McGrath and Vision-One Press, 1004 Commercial Ave, PMB 223, Anacortes, WA 98221.
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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 test 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.
Welcome to My Top Ninety Nine Wholesale Niche Wholesale
Sources for Amazon & eBay Sellers.
Please read all of the information very carefully before
deciding to purchase from any of the vendors listed.
There are thousands of wholesale sources available today on the web, but the sources
listed below are, in my opinion, some of the most accessible and easiest to deal with for
small online sellers. Most of the sources listed below are reliable dealers and large
established companies that have been in business many years.
I know you are anxious to start accessing these wholesale sources, but please take a few
minutes to read the information below before you start.
I have been an eBay Power Seller since 1999 and have been selling on Amazon since
2007. I have personally used many of the sources below, and other sellers have
recommended the others to me. Some are better than others but between the sources
listed below, you can find thousands of products to sell profitably on eBay and other
auction sites.
One of the things I have tried to do is find small niche suppliers, as I am big believer in
niche marketing for the small online seller.
If you are not happy with your purchase or the information provided, please
remember that this product comes with a money-back guarantee. I hope you will be
pleased with your purchase, but we don't want anyone to be unhappy, so we are glad to
process refunds when requested.
Just in case you cannot find what you are looking for from these sources, as a FREE
BONUS, I have provided links to several powerful Wholesale Search Engines. These
three search engines can find the manufacturer and/or the wholesale distributor for almost
any product category.
I often get emails from people who complain that I did not provide the wholesale source
for Dell Computers, Nikon Cameras, Sony DVD players, Apple iPods, Channel #5
Cologne, Rolex watches and other famous brand merchandise. The truth is that you can
buy these products wholesale, if you can purchase in large quantities, if you have brick &
mortar store and/or if you already have a large successful online shopping web site. But
these companies will not deal with small sellers.
When you see Rolex watches selling on eBay, a seller who owns a jewelry store is
usually selling them. Platinum and Titanium PowerSellers who carry hundreds of
thousands of dollars of inventory are selling the latest consumer electronics. This is
possible because they can buy in huge quantities –usually by the truckload.
You will often see drop shipping web sites claiming you can join their program and
access these famous name products. Once you join, you can access the products --but
then you discover your cost is as high as they are selling for on eBay. Obviously you
can't make any money this way.
The one way you can make money with famous brand name products is to buy from
closeout and surplus dealers who are selling overstock merchandise such as last year's
models and so on. I have listed several of these suppliers below. If you bought this guide
expecting to be able to buy new famous name brand merchandise and are disappointed --I
understand and would be happy to refund your money --rather than lie to you and get
your hopes up by supplying phony sources.
How can I make money with this information?
The sources listed below supply retail storeowners, eBay power sellers, and thousands of
flea market dealers. The easiest way to make money with these products is to learn to sell
on eBay. CLICK HERE to read about the best selling guide to selling on eBay.
Many eBay sellers have expanded to selling on Amazon while others also set up a web
site. So, here is a link to the Proven Amazon Course that I worked with Jim Cockrum to
develop.
My favorite website builder is from a company called Site Build It. Site Build It is a
complete system for building a website from scratch that does not require any technical
skills. If you can point, click and type you can have a website up and running within a
couple of hours. But the best news is that Site Build It comes with full training and 24/7
support to show you not only how to set up your site but how to market it and start
making money with it. If you would prefer to have someone do the work for you, Site
Build It also offers that complete service.
Flea markets are another way to make scads of money with these products. Everyone has
walked through a flea market at one time or another. When you see the dealers with two
or three tables and all sorts of mixed merchandise selling stuff for pennies on the dollar -you are seeing a real pro. One of my friends makes over $300,000 a year selling at flea
markets. He and his wife work 30 weekends a year from spring to fall and spend the
winter at their beautiful condo in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. If you would like a free
directory of active flea markets in your area, click Here. If you are interested in selling at
flea markets, here is a link to an online Flea Market Directory. Collectors.Org also lists a
directory for major markets and antique shows at: http://www.collectors.org/FM/.
There is far more to buying wholesale than just having a list of sources
I have published the Wholesale Buying System (WBS) since 1999. The WBS is
continually updated and is the leading wholesale manual for eBay professional sellers.
Over 12,000 copies have been sold. The manual includes access to a members-only web
site where new wholesale sources are listed and updated quarterly. Click Here to read
about this exciting publication for professional eBay sellers.
Will I need anything special to deal with these companies?
You will need a state sales-tax number (or a state use-tax number for states that do not
charge sales tax) and a commercial checking account to do business with most (but not
all) of the companies listed on this site. Don't panic! It is very easy and inexpensive to get
a state sales tax number.
Click on the State Sales Tax navigation link at the bottom of this page. This will take you
to a web site where you can link to an on-line application (or download a paper
application) for almost all states in the US. Fees range from as low as $10 to apply to as
high as $200 in a few states.
Usually once you register for a tax number, you can also register a business name at the
same time. In our state, this costs $5.00 for each name you register. You should register a
generic sounding name rather than a specialized name if you want to buy all types of
goods. If you register a name such as Sally's Designer Clothes this is great for buying
clothes -- but could be a problem if you want to later buy electronics. A generic name
such as Online Marketing Specialists will allow you to purchase almost anything.
Once you have registered a business name, walk into any bank with your documents and
you can open a commercial checking account with business name printed on your checks
-- usually with as little as $100.
Useful Terminology
You need to be aware of some of the common terms used by wholesale companies. A
term such as overstock or surplus describes merchandise that did not sell. Stores are
always receiving new merchandise and they need to make room for it. Leftover
merchandise is first put on a Sale Table. After a week or two, anything left is offered to
the various liquidators and closeout dealers. This merchandise is often referred to as
"shelf pulls."
Returns are items that have been returned by a customer. Sometimes the merchandise is
fine. For example someone may return a gift that was the wrong size or color. But, this
category also includes warranty returns. You should be very careful about buying returns,
unless you can inspect them (very unlikely) or you are skilled at fixing or repairing them.
Returns are usually the cheapest goods you will find -- I have seen pricing as low as ten
cents on the retail dollar.
Remanufactured items are goods that were returned to the manufacturer for warranty.
They are rebuilt or repaired and run through the manufacturer's quality control system
and then re-boxed. These can be great items to sell because they usually come with the
full manufacturer's warranty.
Seconds are items of merchandise that usually have a small cosmetic flaw. I recently
purchased a set of 500 Poker Chips in a beautiful brushed aluminum case. The case had a
small ding on one corner. The set normally retails for $195. I bought it from a wholesale
dealer as a "second" for $37.00 and sold it on eBay "As is" for $79.
Sometimes seconds are items that are perfect, but the box or package is damaged. When
buying clothing Seconds are sometimes items with the wrong size tag. I recently
purchased a lot of outdoor clothing from Outdoor Research that were all brand new with
tag, but miss-marked as to the size. One way to find seconds is to call a manufacturer and
ask for the purchasing department. When you speak with them, just ask if they have any
seconds to sell.
You will often see the term Keystone. This means the product has the ability to sell if you
double the price.
To the trade is a term that means a company only sells wholesale to resellers and not
directly to the general public.
STOP: Please read this first: Some of these websites are either retail websites, or
the actual wholesale website, but without pricing. Some of these websites have an
online form to register. Others require you to contact them first to get wholesale
pricing. If you don’t see a link to the wholesale information, or to register, just use
the Contact form on the website to contact them. I suggest an email that goes
something like this:
Dear Sirs:
I am interested in carrying your products for resale. Would you please send me a catalog and
price sheet of your products including detail on minimum opening order and typical order
delivery times? I have included my business information below.
Thank you,
Your name
Company name
Your State Sales Tax ID # _________
Street address
City, state, zip
Telephone ___________________
Fax ___________________________
A polite email like this will usually get results. None of the companies I mention here
should refuse to work with online sellers.
Now you are ready to do business!
The Top Ninety-Nine Niche Wholesale Sources
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. Government Liquidation.com is the official web based auction site for the Department
of Defense.
3. CWR Electronics also sells directly in fairly small quantities and operates a drop ship
program. They sell all of the hot GPS products as well as marine electronics and
communications equipment. As with Petra you will have to fill out an application first,
but they do work with eBay and web site sellers.
Drop Shipping Suppliers
There are three kinds of drop shippers:
1. Aggregators - these includes companies like DOBA, Salehoo, Mahibay,
NetSropshipper, Simplx and many more. They have virtual warehouses, which
means they usually stock nothing and buy from a distributor when you place an
order. It is very difficult to make money with these sources and I don't
recommend you waste your time.
2. Distributors and Manufacturers Reps - these are companies that work
directly for a manufacturer and will often drop ship their products at wholesale
prices that are slightly higher than quantity wholesale but still low enough that
you can make a profit. Some of them such as Trademark Commerce are actually
liquidation and surplus dealers who are drop shipping goods from their
warehouse. The difference between these companies and Aggregators is that they
actually have warehouses full of merchandise.
3. Manufacturers - There are thousands of actual manufacturers who will drop
ship. Typically drop shipped products from manufacturers tend to be those that
are large or expensive. There is no point for a manufacturer to drop ship a tendollar product. But when you find a manufacturer who drop ships this is where
you will get the absolute best prices.
Let's start with number 1 - Aggregators. There are dozens of drop shipping aggregators
on the web, but most are fly-by-night companies, some are outright scams and most of
them sell at prices that are too high to profit on eBay or Amazon. I will not tell you not to
use these companies --but I don't recommend it or endorse any one in this category -certainly not the ones mentioned above. I have done so in the past and it has brought me
nothing but grief and complaints.
So let's look at drop shippers in the number 2 and 3 category: Distributors and actual
manufacturers.
Here are some companies that will drop ship a variety of both specialized niche products
as well as some popular consumer products.
All of the companies listed below have a drop-shipping program, but the details are
often not listed on their web site. If you don't see anything on the web site about drop
shipping, email them and ask for the details. Several --but not all, of these companies will
ask you to register and fill out a form before they will give you pricing. You should do
this. It can take a day or two to get registered, but it is usually worth it.
4. Petra Industries is a large wholesale distributor of consumer electronics and is used by
some top eBay PowerSellers. They sell directly and they also have a drop ship program.
The web site only shows the retail prices until you register. When you go to the site, you
will have to download the information and reseller forms, fill them out and fax them back
to the company to get access to the wholesale prices.
5. Thunderball Marketing is a large distributor of electronic audio, video and
photographic equipment. They have been in business since 1985 and will work with eBay
sellers. You will have to fill out an application and fax it to them.
6. Aimco USA is a manufacturer of power generators, power tools, portable air
conditioners, battery chargers and jump starters and even barbeque grills. The
products are made in China, but are warehoused here in the USA. I am working with
the company to set up a drop shipping agreement for my readers. Right now they
charge a $40 dropshipping fee, but I should be able to negotiate that down to $20.
That may sound like a lot, but if you are selling a $400 item that costs you $200 it
still leaves plenty of room for profit.
These are great products to sell as they have high price points and great margins.
You may think that off-brand products such as these do not sell well and you would
be wrong. This company sells thousands of units per year in the US. As for quality,
think generic brand. This company manufacturers these same products in the same
factory for several name brand products you would recognize if they could tell you.
7. Green Supply is a large distributor of hunting and camping accessories (except guns).
You have to contact them through the web site to set up an account before you can get the
wholesale pricing --but their pricing is very good and they will drop ship their more
expensive products.
9. H Motorsports is an automotive drop shipper. They sell accessories, lights,
performance items, suspension parts, rims, body parts and more. Once you look around
the website, click on Wholesale. Fill out the form and let them know you are interested in
selling their products on a drop ship basis.
10. Vitamin Power is a wholesale distributor and drop shipper of vitamins. They are a
straightforward distributor --not a MLM company like many others.
11. Bridgecraft USA is a drop shipper of musical instruments. They have been
supplying eBay and Amazon sellers for the past 8 years. Not all of their instruments
are priced well enough to sell on eBay but many of them are.
12. Cutting Edge Products sells and drop ships security products, gifts and electronics.
13. Trademark Poker sells a wide line of poker supplies, slot machines and other gaming
supplies. They will sell wholesale in bulk or drop ship for you. They don’t mention drop
shipping on their web site but they will give you information if you email them through
the contact form.
14. Trademark Commerce is a sister site to Trademark Poker. They sell a wide variety of
items that they dropship. You do have to be careful though, as a lot of the items they sell
are too pricy to sell on eBay but they also have lots of products that are OK –so just be
selective.
WorldWide Brands
This one is not an actual wholesale source, which is why I haven’t numbered it as one of
my sources. But Worldwide Brands is a way to find real wholesale sources for thousands
of products that you can actually sell on eBay, Amazon or your web site at prices where
you can make a profit. You are probably saying to your self right now --"I paid for
wholesale sources --not for information where I can sign up to pay for more sources."
I don't blame you--But hear me out. This is a really good service that you should
consider. And, I am not counting it as one of the 99-sources you were promised.
As we pointed out above, the best prices are always available from manufacturers
who drop ship.
It is not well known, but thousands of manufacturers will actually drop ship for you.
WorldWide Brands (WWB) is not actually a wholesale supplier. They offer a service that
connects you with wholesalers and drop shippers that have been pre-screened. Each of
the companies listed in WWB has been contacted by telephone and agreed to drop ship or
sell to eBay sellers.
WorldWide Brands (WWB) charges a fee for this information, but it is well worth it.
They are the only supplier of wholesale information actually approved by eBay. My
company, The Auction Seller's Resource and WorldWide Brands are the only two eBay
Information companies who were allowed to exhibit at eBay Live.
If you don't want to purchase this information, there is a way you can find manufacturers
who will drop ship for free.
Go to www.thomasnet.com. This is the home of The Thomas Register, the largest
database of manufacturers in the US and Canada. You will see category listings on the
home page --just select one and start entering products you are looking for into the search
box. Hint --you will find most of the products you are interested in, in the "Other"
category. I have found companies this way. Although it is free --frankly it is a lot of
work. The fee charged by WorldWide Brands will save you hours of work and all of the
people you contact will be willing to work with you.
Click here to learn more about WWB. This is a link that will give you a $20 discount on
their service. Click on the Video button to learn more about the program.
So back to our sources:
15. Border Leather is an actual manufacturer of leather goods including both apparel
and accessories. These are not the cheap $17 leather jackets you see selling on eBay.
Border Leather makes several qualities of product form average to excellent. They have a
great line of motorcycle leathers and saddlebags that sell extremely well on eBay at a
very nice markup.
16. Overstock.com B2B is famous for buying all sorts of consumer products quite
cheaply. Personally next to eBay it is one of my favorite places to shop. What most
people don't know is that they have a special area where they list wholesale bulk
products. It's called Overstock B2B. They have several categories of merchandise
including housewares, garden accessories, tools, toys, apparel and more. They recently
added a large electronics section.
You have to search and be a little picky - not all of the merchandise is easily resalable on
eBay, but plenty of it is. I bought a box of 30 folding barbeque grills for $86 + $17
shipping, total $103, which worked out to $3.43 each. I sold about half of them on eBay
for $12 each and the rest on my web site Firepit-Grills.com for $14.95.
Don't overlook this site. Some of the largest power sellers on eBay source merchandise
from Overstock B2B.
Clothing & Apparel Suppliers
Clothing is a big seller on eBay and Amazon and it is still possible to buy name-brand
clothes from a number of sources at prices good enough to resell on eBay.
17. Jazame Shoes is an importer and wholesaler of Men's Italian Style Dress &
Casual Shoes. They carry a large selection of Designer Inspired Sunglasses &
Handbags that are hard to find.
18. Children's Wholesale is a good supplier of children's clothing and is used by a
number of eBay sellers.
19. SanSegal Sportswear sells a very nice line of fashion tee shirts, fleece jackets,
sweatshirts and other outdoor fashion items. One of their most popular products is
the Survival T shirt – the t-shirt that could save your life.
In the navigation, click on the Rep Map to get the name of your local representative.
Then contact that person for wholesale information.
20. Old Guys Rule is a hugely popular line of T-shirts among older men and are used
as gifts –especially with Fathers Day coming up. Their minimum order is 24 shirts
total and 6 pieces of any one design.
21. Magazzino Italiano is the only place on the web that I have found that sells authentic
luxury brands such as Gucci, Polo, Versace and others. Try one of their PowerSeller
Starter packs to get started with. However, will all these type of goods, you always want
to research the product first to make sure they are selling on eBay before buying them.
The best thing about Magazzino Italiano is that they guarantee their products and offer a
money-back guarantee if you are unhappy. One word of caution – be sure and check
eBay’s rules about selling famous name designer goods as they do have some restrictions.
22. The Yelete Group is a fashion company that sells a really neat line of fashion
hosiery, leggings, arm and leg warmers, toe socks, fishnet and men’s and ladies’
colorful dress socks.
23. Creative Eyewear, Inc. sells a really great line of high fashion sunglasses,
readers and fashion accessories.
24. Kakudu Australia manufacturers a nice line of Aussie hats, bags, vests, jackets
and accessories –all made down under. The quality of this stuff is excellent and the
clothing is very trendy.
Jewelry & Watches
25. The Silver Source is one of the largest and most reliable source of jewelry on the
web. They have been supplying flea market dealers and jewelry stores for over 20 years
and eBay sellers since 1998. They literally have thousands of styles of almost any type of
jewelry -- rings, pendants, necklaces, toe rings and more. Sterling silver rings start at
under $2.00 each. The minimum order is $100.
26. Alpha Watch sells a large line of fashion watches.
27. For over 15 years Killerbeads has been providing retailers around the world with the
hottest trends available in the youth market. They are a family company committed to
customer service and quality product and offer a profitable line of innovative jewelry,
accessory, gifts & incense products.
28. Mandeni Pearls Wholesale offers fine high quality fresh water pearl jewelry at
exceptional discount prices. They design and manufacture high quality fresh water Pearls
Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings and Rings.
29. Wholesale Silver Jewelry for small businesses. All jewelry is handcrafted, made with
real gemstones and 100% guaranteed. USA shipping just $6, worldwide shipping $15.
30. ODC Trading Services Inc are wholesalers of hand made Peruvian Jewelry made
with nickel silver (Alloy of nickel, copper and zinc)and semi-precious stones. They carry
a large selection of earrings, necklaces, chokers, bracelets, anklets, pins and other
Peruvian items. And they take PayPal.
31. Alamode Fashion Jewelry sells a large line of over 7000 products from sterling
silver, rings, bracelets, pendants, necklaces, brooches and charms. They are known for
providing a wide range of quality jewelry at affordable prices.
32. Unique jewelry by Fay is a wholesaler of earring charms, pins, slides, pendants,
fashion jewelry, chains, earrings, cell phone charms, charms, necklaces, bracelets,
Christmas jewelry, Halloween jewelry, thanksgiving jewelry, holiday jewelry, angel pins,
religious jewelry and more.
33. Accessory Wholesale is an extensive source for Wholesale Fashion Jewelry,
Costume Jewelry, Tiaras, Rhinestone and Bridal Jewelry, Bracelets, Pendants, Earrings,
Hats and Mardi Gras Accessories.
34. 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.
35. The A1 Watch Co. of New York is a manufacturer, distributor and wholesaler of
fashion watches.
36. Buy For Less Inc. is a dealer in surplus and factory refurbished electronics including
MP3 and MP4 players, PDAs, DVD players, digital cameras, camcorders, cordless
phones and more. Their quantities vary from 10 each to 50 each. Factory refurbished
electronics usually come with a 90-day manufacturers warranty. Some products have the
price listed, while on others you will need to request at quote. Contact them to get a quote
at: [email protected] Phone: 303-534-7100, Fax: 303-942-3666.
37. Garden Sunlight, Inc. manufacturers and sells a large variety of garden solar lighting.
This is a product category that is pretty exciting as the technology for these products has
changed dramatically in the past couple years. The solar chargers are now 30% to 40%
more efficient than just two years ago. And the lights are now LED instead of
incandescent or fluorescent. They also sell a really cool little spy camera that allows you
to spy on birds and wildlife in your garden.
38. Tornado Personal Defense Systems sells probably the most clever line of pepper
spray that I saw at the show. They have developed a really neat system of belt, keychain
and armband clips and the product is incredibly high quality compared to other products I
saw at the show. Their minimum order is just $300. The website is Retail but you can
email them at [email protected] for wholesale information. Be sure and
mention the ASD/AMD tradeshow or my newsletter as they have some show specials
that are still available for a few more weeks.
39. Bluefin Distribution is the US stocking distributor for several lines of Japanese
Action toys and figures. Just fill out the form to become a dealer to get pricing
information.
40. Delta Children’s Products sells licensed toddler and children’s products including
Barbie, Sponge Bob, Cars (the movie), Dora the Explorer, Fairies and others. One of
their products is a really neat toy hopper.
41. Palco Sports sells a very high quality line of Airsoft guns licensed by Colt, Sig Sauer,
Desert Eagle, Taurus and others. Unlike most of the cheap Airsoft guns, these are quality
reproductions licensed by the manufacturers that have the look, heft and feel of the real
thing and actually operate just like the real guns. They are so realistic that several police
departments around the US are using them for training to save ammunition.
42. Jobar International was selling one of the hottest products at a trade show I attended.
Are you ready for this? Really ready? OK. It’s Bedbug Mattress Barriers. That’s right.
It appears there is an epidemic of bed bugs in hotels all over America. So, more and
more travelers are buying these to take with them on trips. Jobar also sells a wide variety
of other products from beauty and bath, ASOTV, garden, toys, housewares and pet
products.
43. Mayday Industries sells a complete line of Disaster Preparedness Products including
Go Kits, first aid kits, Fire and evacuation supplies, Porta Potties, automotive kits and
more. They even have a line of pet survival products (now there’s a niche!) Use the
Contact Us form on the website to get wholesale information.
44. Mid American Tool is a large distributor of over 100 brands of hand tools, power
tools, air tools and more.
45. Fashion Electronics has one of the nicest lines of cell phone, iPad and Bluetooth
products I saw at the show. This is really nice stuff. Their line includes cell phone cases,
chargers, Bluetooth headsets, power supplies and batteries, chargers and more. One of the
neatest products is an iPad case with a built-in Bluetooth keyboard.
You will have to email them through the website for wholesale information.
46. Luyuan Inc features a really neat line of high fashion skateboards, dirt bikes and
scooters. They have offices and warehouses in California so you don’t have to worry
about importing.
47. MBK Wholesale is a large general wholesaler that carries a wide range of gifts,
collectibles and ASOTV items. They are a routine source for a lot of large power sellers.
Be sure and call them on the phone and ask a lot of questions about the merchandise.
They are good at answering questions because the product info on the web site is pretty
minimal.
48. Brooke Distributing is a wholesale distributor for Samsung, Pentax, Panasonic,
Sharpe, Techniks, and many other electronic companies. You will have to email them
from the web site to get a dealer application. Just fill out the application and fax it back
and they will give you access to the wholesale pricing for a wide range of digital cameras
and electronics.
49. Dragon Distributing is a leading, non-competing wholesale distributor who
specializes in the distribution of automotive and consumer electronics to independent
dealers. You will need a tax resale number and a commercial checking account to do
business with them. They carry all the hot brands of car-audio amps, speakers, cable and
accessories. Just fill out the dealer application on the website. It looks pretty
intimidating, but they will work with just about any online seller.
50. TeleBrands Wholesale is probably the leading supplier of ASOTV goods to eBay
sellers. There are several companies in this industry -- but this one is the best in my
opinion. They sell most products in one-case lots and the prices are typically 50-60%
below the advertised on TV price but might only be 20% to 30% above the eBay price.
The other big ASOTV supplier is Salco that runs a drop shipping operation for eBay
sellers at: http://ezdropshipper.com/.
51. Bell Golf Manufactures and wholesales golf clubs to dealers, distributors and
online sellers. Their products include titanium woods, steel woods, irons, wedges,
putters, grips, shafts, accessories, components including Synchron, Acer, Oxygen,
Power Play, Prof. Open, PP System, Bionik, Four Ball Blade, Technica, Karma,
Lamkin, Golf Pride, Winn, Apollo, True Temper, Powerflex and Aldila.
52. Boone's Antiques Yes, you can buy antiques wholesale. This company supplies
antique dealers and decorators all over the country. Boone's Antiques main store is in
Wilson, North Carolina. (Actually, "store" is an understatement. With 4 acres of antiques,
they are probably the largest antique's dealer on the East Coast).
Their pieces come from all over the world and they sell wholesale and retail to a wide
range of clients and ship anywhere. You can see a sampling of products and find out
more from the web site or by calling (252)237-1508. Whatever you're looking for, they
probably have it, or can get it for you. The prices on the web site are not the best they sell
for. Always call them for a quote letting them know you are a reseller.
53. GMC International does not have a website. They are a dealer in high-end
antiques, Objects D’Art and Estate jewelry that sell to the trade only (that means
wholesale). They are located in Westfield NJ and you can contact them at 908-5181900 or Fax them at 908-518-1903. Ask for Leon Remoko.
54. Greatrep.com is an association of hundreds of small designers and manufacturers.
When you deal through GreatRep, you are dealing direct with the manufacturer or master
importer of the product. Not all of the companies listed on GreatRep will work with eBay
and website sellers, but most of them will. If you run into one that doesn’t just move on
to the next one. Just fill out a short online form to get access.
Wholesale Books & Media
Media products (Books, CDs and DVDs) are great sellers on eBay, Amazon and at Flea
Markets. There is no one single supplier for all types of books; you will need several to
cover the market. Here are a few companies that distribute and wholesale books and
media products.
55. Noah's Ark provides a wide variety of items at discount pricing to stores, online
sellers, distributors, & churches. Products include Christian movies and family movies on
DVD, Christian books, gifts, T-shirts, ties, caps, Christian music CDs, Spanish products
& more.
56. The MacBeth Corporation wholesales a nice line of religious products including
books. They have a $50 minimum order size.
57. 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.
58. Ingram Books is the largest distributor of books in the US. And, they have a drop
shipping program that is used by a number of eBay and Amazon sellers.
59. Baker and Taylor is a distributor of books, CDs, Video Games and DVDs to retailers
all over the country. They were just acquired by the Charles Harlan Company so their
name may soon change.
60. Book Liquidator is a large seller of liquidation books
61. Springharbor is a large wholesale of Christian books
62. DVA, Inc. is a large liquidation seller of CDs and DVDs that also gets the occasional
video game and some books. I have worked with this company for the past two years and
always seem to make a good profit on the things I buy from them.
Back to regular sources:
63. D&H Distribution is one of the country's largest distributors of computer software
and supplies both large and small retailers. Their line card includes: Adobe,
Canopus/Grass Valley, CA, Corel, Intuit, Macromedia Academic, Microsoft, Pinnacle,
Sage Software, Sony Media Software, Academic, Sunburst and Symantec. One you get to
the web site you will need to register for an account and become approved before they
will sell to you. This will require a business name and a state sales tax number.
64. ASI is another large software distributor. If you are thinking of selling software, you
should consider joining Asci-II a group that supports small resellers.
65. COS International is another good source for consumer electronics and electronic
toys. For example they often have the hot mini remote control racing cars for as little as
$2.50 each. Other examples I have seen recently are HP Digital cameras for $55 each and
wireless LAN ports for $19 each.
66. Tech Liquidators is a wholesale liquidator for companies such as Best Buy, Sears
and other large retailers. They use an auction format similar to eBay and
Liquidation.com. This is a great place to find name brand electronics, but just make sure
what you are buying. Remember to avoid the returns.
67. King Wholesale is a company that sells a wide variety of pet novelty items and
accessories and sells a large line of higher-priced professional pet products.
68. Southern Textile is a source where Sam's Club sends their surplus merchandise when
it doesn't sell. The company is called They handle mostly clothing, but they also sell
other merchandise including electronics, toys, books, and even the occasional digital
camera. You will have to register to get access to prices but it's very simple to do so.
69. Smitty’s Glass wax. Is an eyeglass cleaning kit. You are probably thinking “what’s
an eyeglass cleaning kit?” Well this is the neatest kit I have seen and boy does the
product work. It not only works on glasses but it also works on computer screens, cell
phones, iPads and so on. The neat thing about this product is that it not only cleans, it
leaves a film that repels dirt and dust.
I usually have to clean my glasses at least twice a day. When I clean them with Smitty’s,
I am good for at least two days. The price point is very attractive and they are offering a
show special where you get $512 worth of wholesale product for $364.00 wholesale.
That allows you a really nice markup. I am not sure how long that offer will last so you
may want to move on this one quickly.
You will have to call or email them through the website to get the wholesale sourcing
information and pricing.
70. Price Zone carries a nice line of large woks and cookware for outdoor use including
large pot burners, utensils and butane burners.
71. Magic Masseuse is an FDA Approved bioelectric stimulator (TENS unit) used to
stimulate and massage your muscles. Your muscles respond to the impulses by
contracting and relaxing rhythmically. The Magic Masseuse is the consumer version of
the same units used by chiropractors and massage therapists. The device allows you to set
both strength and type of massage - Tap, Stroke, Knead, Parego, Massage, Acupuncture
and Cupping.
Figure 1 Magic Masseuse
The prices on the website are retail. Click on the link that says Wholesale information
and contact them for wholesale pricing.
72. Rising International sells a line of funky and cute colorful clothing from Nepal.
When you get to the website you can see the product overview, but you need to contact
them to get registered first before you can see the product detail and pricing.
73. Air-Val International is a Spanish company based in Barcelona. They sell a line of
licensed children’s perfumes and cosmetics. Some of the brands include Barbie, Phineus
and Ferb, most of the Disney characters, Hana Montana and Dora the Explorer. Not too
much info on the website, but contact them and they will send you plenty of information.
74. Fineline Settings sells a line of classy expensive-looking disposable dinnerware and
glasses. I could not believe how good this stuff looked. You could use it for a nice
dinner and when you are done –just toss it away.
75. Lampson & Goodnow sells a complete line of high quality kitchen and chef’s
knives. They operate with local manufacturing reps. So just go to their website and
send them an email asking for the name of a rep that covers your area. (You have to
tell them where you are located).
76. The Toysmith Group is located near us in Sumner Washington. They sell a
wonderful line of educational toys and games that are creative, inspiring and
imaginative for kids from 5 to 12.
77. The Real Insect Company of Menlo Park, CA sells a large line of insects
embedded in Lucite blocks. Their products include key rings, bottle openers, pen
stands, bracelets and pendants as well as large Lucite paperweights. A couple of
years ago Karen and I sold a ton of these right before Christmas. The neat thing
about this product is you can mark them up 200%. If insects freak you out, they also
sell a line of flowers and butterflies in Lucite as well.
78. EMCO Supply sells a complete line of military, security and outdoor clothing,
tools and supplies for campers and hunters. Contact them via email and they will
mail you a huge catalog of all of their goods.
79. Wingscapes sells a line of unique digital cameras for birders, gardeners and
anyone who wants to follow a project. The Time lapse Project cam is one of the
coolest products I have seen this year. Their Birdcams come with a sensor that
triggers a shot when a bird lands. Contact them through the website for wholesale
information. There are already quite a few sellers selling these on eBay and
Amazon, but I think this could be a good product to bundle with other products to
create a niche.
80. World Trading sells a very complete line of wholesale RC cars, boats airplanes,
tanks and helicopters. They stock all of their products at warehouses here in the US.
They even sell a remote control golf ball. You hit the ball and if you miss the hole,
you can pick up your remote control and roll it into the hole.
81. Chh Quality Products sells a complete line of games including Chess,
Backgammon, Mahjong, Dominos shuffle boards, Carom Boards, Foosball and
Cribbage sets.
82. Self Defense Supply is one of the largest wholesalers of security and self defense
equipment. Everything from spy pens to knives, and also carries a nice line of
Airsoft, BB and pellet guns.
83. Rothco has provided the market with military clothing and outdoor gear since
1953 and is one of the largest wholesalers of this type of gear and equipment.
Request a catalog as its much easier to use than their online site.
84. Hawk Importers sells virtually every kind of hand tool you can imagine. The
opportunity here is to create specialty sets of tools for specific uses. Use the word
guest as the username and 150910 as the password. If that is no longer working,
just send an email the company at [email protected] to request a
username and password to enter the website.
85. The Raymond Trading Company sells a very nice line of metal cases for
beauticians, cosmetologists, jewelers and beaders and anyone who has to carry
small supplies and tools around.
86. Superwin Global sells a beautiful line of high quality handbags in many designer
styles and fashions. When I was at the show, all the ladies gathered around their
booth were really excited by the bags.
87. OFT, Inc sells a very nice line of personal massagers, foot massagers and they
also sell the FDA Approved TENS electrical stimulators (Transcutaneous Electrical
Nerve Stimulators). I tried one of their foot massagers at the show and it was
awesome. I tried to buy one on the spot but they said I had to order a case of 6.
88. Mova, Inc. sells world globes in a variety of sizes that move (rotate) by
themselves. You have to see these in person (or watch the video). They seem to
move like magic. They are actually powered by room light –no batteries, no motors.
The MOVA Globe rotates peacefully and silently using only the energy of room light
and the force of the earth’s magnetic field. The MOVA globe is an inner globe that
rotates and is contained within an outer shell made of very clear acrylic that does
not rotate. The thin space between the inner globe and outer shell is filled with a
safe, perfectly clear fluid that buoyantly supports the inner globe completely out of
contact with the outer shell. This inner globe, floating and turning in a virtually
friction-free environment and energized by light, is analogous to the earth itself.
The optical properties of the outer sell and fluid are carefully chosen so that the
graphic features on the surface of the inner globe are magnified and appear to be on
the outer surface of the outer shell. This means that the outer shell actually appears
to move. The MOVA globe can rest on an attractive three fingered stand that is
provided, or on just about any other kind of stand that can be chosen to complement
it’s graphic design. The MOVA globe appears to rotate in spite of resting on the
stand, in quiet defiance of commonly held ideas about the laws of friction.
A carefully designed, and highly efficient drive mechanism within the inner globe
drives the rotation even in room light. Energy for the drive is provided by very
advanced solar cells within the inner globe, illuminated by light passing through the
graphic on the globe. The drive includes a magnetic element that reacts with the
earth’ s magnetic field, much as a common compass does, to provide torque to drive
the globe. All of these elements of the MOVA globe cooperate to create a beautiful,
magical object that provides a meditative point of focus to any room.
I predict these will be a huge seller next Christmas.
Liquidation and Closeout Suppliers
Liquidation and surplus companies are not technically niche product companies as
they sell a wide range of goods. However, you will often find niche products among
their merchandise. For example, Via Trading always has used blue jeans in stock.
And, Topper Liquidators generally sells overstock wedding gowns.
89. Liquidation.com is the web site for Liquidity Services, Inc. They are one of the
largest closeout and surplus dealers on the web. They act as the surplus dealer for major
department stores such as Macy's and chain stores like Target and BJ's Wholesale.
Liquidation.com has hundreds of bulk auctions to bid on at any given time. You get
access to a variety of lot sizes including pallets, box lots and trailer loads. They sell a
variety of surplus products: overstocks, closeouts, shelf pulls, refurbished products and
more. Best of all this company has excellent customer service.
Liquidation uses an auction format similar to eBay. A typical pallet will vary in price
anywhere from $200 to $2,000. Recently I saw a pallet of game machines including
several of each Game Boys, X-Box, and Playstation 2 game sets that went for an average
price of $40 each. Another pallet had a thousand pair of new name-brand blue jeans
(Polo, Lee, Boss, etc.) selling for less than $1.70 each.
Warning: Before you bid on a item at Liquidation.com --be sure to check the
shipping cost. The dealers who sell on Liquidation.com are located all over the country.
It can be very expensive to ship a pallet load of goods, so try to buy from suppliers who
are close to you. For example if you live on the East Coast it could be very expensive to
ship a pallet from California. Before placing a bid, get a shipping estimate or bid from
sellers who are less than 1,000 miles from your location. Always get a shipping quote
before bidding. If it is too high, email the seller and ask if you can arrange your own
shipping.
The merchandise changes every day and you can sign up for email alerts to make sure
you don't miss any specials.
90. Via Trading is another large closeout dealer that deals only in the Pallet load -however many of their pallets sell for as little as $250. They deal in surplus, overstock
and returns from major department store chains. One thing I have found when dealing
with Via, is that they are very honest in describing the merchandise. In short, you will get
what you pay for. But once again, whenever you buy pallet loads of merchandise, always
check the shipping charges first.
91. Topper International liquidators is another large liquidation firm but unlike the others
they tend to sell in smaller quantities which makes them perfect for small sellers. (Full
disclosure, Topper is a paid advertiser on my website).
92. 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.
93. American Merchandise Liquidators sells Top Brand Names at Below Wholesale
Prices. Closeouts, Overstocks, Customer Returns, and More. They sell to Off Price
Buyers: i.e., Closeout Sellers, Brokers, Flea Market Vendors, Auctioneers, eBay Sellers,
Wholesalers, Retailers and more.
94. Closeout Place has enormous buying power. This allows them to sell brand names
such as Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Fila, Converse, Puma, Skechers, Asics, Starter, Doc
Martens and more at approximately 50% off regular wholesale prices. They also have an
enormous selection of NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL licensed team apparel. They have a
200,000 sq.ft. warehouse in Chicago. So if you live in the upper Midwest you can visit
them in person. They sell their items in case packs and the minimum order is $300.
95. Jack Levy Sales carries a wide range of closeout general merchandise. They
specialize in giftware, house wares, collectibles, novelties, and licensed items including
Coca Cola, John Deere, M&M and NASCAR.
96. 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.
97. 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.
98. CAVA As Seen On TV carries some of the hottest ASOTV products and they are
happy to work with small online sellers.
99. 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.
Well that’s it for our 99 sources. So lets take a look at some of your bonus
items.
Bonus Search Engines
I promised you some bonus search engines. These are search engines where you can find
almost anything wholesale:
Alibaba is an excellent search engine to find products from China and the Far East. A lot
of the manufacturers only sell in large quantities, but if you take the time to search the
site and email the manufacturers, a lot of them will also sell in small lots. Look for the
listing Gold Supplier as these are manufacturers who have registered and had their
information checked out by Alibaba.
Ali Express is the company to use if you want to buy in small quantities from China
The Auction Seller's Resource Wholesale Search is a free search engine located on the
Auction Seller's Resource site. This is the first place I would start. Spend some time
clicking on the various product links and exploring the suppliers.
Wholesale Central is a large web site that hosts small wholesale companies that don't
have their own web presence.
Closeout Central is owned by Wholesale Central but specializes in mostly closeout
dealers.
GetThatWholesale is a really large wholesale search engine that I use all the time.
Even More Resources for Amazon & eBay Sellers:
If you are experienced buying wholesale this may be all you need. If not, I strongly
recommend you purchase The Wholesale Buying System. CLICK HERE to read about
the best selling printed instruction manual that comes with access to our members-only,
password-protected wholesale web site.
If you need money to purchase merchandise, Kabbage gives merchant cash advances to
eBay and Amazon sellers for that purpose.
As a parting gift, I also invite you to read and download 77 Tips and Tools for Selling on
The New eBay. Click Here to read the tips on the web site. At the bottom of the page is a
link to download a PDF file of the entire document.
Here is a link to our FREE GOVERNMENT AUCTION GUIDE. Lots of people on the
web charge up to $19.95 for this information, but it’s free to you.
Here is the link again to a page on our site where you can find information and apply for
a State Sales Tax number. Also, be sure and check out the FREE ARTICLES page where
you will find several articles about wholesale sourcing, drop shipping and other
information for eBay & Amazon sellers.
Finally, if you are just starting out, here are three great FREE eBooks by my friend, Chris
Malta.
1. Starting Your Internet Business Right.
2. How to Find Real Products You Can Sell Online
3. Understanding The Internet for Home Business
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That's it --I have tried my best. I hope you feel you received your money’s worth.
Cheers and Good luck with your online ventures,
Skip McGrath